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Nylacast Big Foot® Outrigger Pads

Nylon Outrigger Pads for Powered Access & Lifting Equipment For Hire

£10.00 per pad per week (excl VAT)

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Nylacast Big Foot® Nylon Crane Pads and Outrigger Pads provide a high-performance load spread solution for cranes, MEWPs, spider lifts, concrete pumps and other lifting equipment.

Manufactured from an advanced impact-modified PA6/PA12 nylon blend, they offer superior strength, ductility and dimensional stability compared to pads made solely from PA6 or polyethylene alternatives. This enhanced material resists shock loading, remains tough at low temperatures, and delivers exceptional compressive performance to maintain stability on soft or uneven ground.

Lightweight, durable, non-conductive and weather-resistant, these pads are ideal for demanding site environments. Our range includes a selection of square and round formats, all available for hire nationwide with reliable UK-wide delivery.

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Build your Nylacast Big Foot® hire

Choose the pad sizes you need. We'll keep the minimum weekly hire and transport loads compliant automatically.

Add quantities across any sizes. Need help picking the right pad? Call our hire desk on 01335 300 471.

Dimension & spec	Hire/week	Quantity
300mm Square 40mm thick 4kg each Drawing ref: A-BIL-NC-40-SQ-300	£10.00	Quantity for 300mm Square
580mm Square 60mm thick 22.5kg each Drawing ref: A-BIL-NC-60-SQ-580	£20.00	Quantity for 580mm Square
600mm Square 40mm thick 16.5kg each Drawing ref: A-BIL-NC-40-SQ-600	£20.00	Quantity for 600mm Square
1000mm Ø Round 40mm thick 36kg each Drawing ref: A-BIL-NC-40-R-1000	£25.00	Quantity for 1000mm Ø Round
1000mm Ø Round 50mm thick 49kg each Drawing ref: A-BIL-NC-50-R-1000	£30.00	Quantity for 1000mm Ø Round
1220mm Ø Round 50mm thick 66kg each Drawing ref: A-BIL-NC-50-R-1220	£40.00	Quantity for 1220mm Ø Round

Weekly hire minimum: £100.00. We'll add the surcharge automatically if the hire falls below this.

Transport (£120 each way) is added for every 1,000kg pallet load or part thereof.

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Preferred delivery date Earliest available date: Sunday 30 November 2025 (next business day before noon).

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Nylacast Big Foot® Advantage

Outrigger pads that stay stiff under serious load

The most common pads use UH-MWPE or HDPE, but both fall short of the structural performance delivered by Nylacast Big Foot® Outrigger Pads. When load spread matters, material stiffness is critical—our nylon blend keeps deflection in check and stability high.

Up to 3× the tensile strength

Material

PA6 / PA12 Nylon Blend

Tensile Strength Comparison

Higher numbers = stronger, stiffer pads

Material	Tensile Strength (MPa)
HDPE	25
UH-MWPE	28
Nylacast Big Foot® (PA6 / PA12 Nylon Blend)	75

With over triple the tensile strength of typical plastics, Nylacast Big Foot® resists creep and edge deflection, keeping cranes stable on demanding sites.

Purpose of Nylon Outrigger Pads

Load Distribution

They spread the load of the outrigger over a larger surface area, reducing ground pressure and preventing sinking or damage to the ground.

Stability

They help maintain equipment stability, especially on soft or uneven terrain.

Safety

By preventing outrigger slippage and ground failure, they enhance operational safety.

Why Nylon

Durability

Resistant to cracking, splintering, and corrosion.

Lightweight

Easier to handle and transport compared to steel or wood.

Weather Resistance

Performs well in wet, cold, or hot conditions.

Non-Conductive

Safer for use around electrical equipment.

Standard Nylon Pads

Most if not all Nylon outrigger pads are solely made from PA6, also known as Polymide 6 or Nylon 6.

Nylacast Big Foot®

Nylacast Big Foot® outrigger pads are manufactured from an impact modified blend of PA6 and PA12 so therefore fundamentally different, and should not be confused with pads made Soley form PA6 Nylon.

The Nylacast Big Foot® custom formulation contains a specific blend of additives that enable an increased ductility of the material through the use of both the impact modification and plasticisation of the PA6 material.

This offers a resistance to shock loading, increased flexibility without compromising compressive capability and improved creep resistance and performance at lower temperatures (where standard PA6 grades would become more brittle in comparison).

Key benefits of PA6 / PA12 blends

Improved dimensional stability

PA6 is known to absorb a significant amount of moisture (up to 3–4%), which can cause swelling and a degradation of mechanical properties in humid environments. PA12, by contrast, absorbs much less water (around 0.3–0.5%), so blending it with PA6 significantly improves dimensional stability for parts used in damp conditions.

Enhanced flexibility and toughness

PA12 has a longer carbon chain, giving it greater flexibility and impact resistance, especially at lower temperatures. This toughness helps offset the higher stiffness and strength of PA6, creating a more balanced and durable material.

Tailored mechanical properties: The final properties of the blend can be customised by adjusting the ratio of PA6 to PA12. For example, a blend with more PA6 will be stiffer and stronger, while a blend with more PA12 will be more flexible and impact-resistant. This allows for fine-tuning the material to specific application requirements.

Cost-effectiveness

PA6 is significantly more economical than PA12. Blending the two polymers is a cost-effective strategy to achieve a high-performance material that combines the best characteristics of both, avoiding the higher costs associated with pure PA12 or specialised polymers like PA612.

Improved chemical resistance: While both PA6 and PA12 have good chemical resistance, the PA6/PA12 blend can offer very good resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including oils and fuels. This makes it suitable for demanding industrial and automotive applications.