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Acetal

Scientific name:
Polyacetal (POM)
Available in:
Sheet, Rod, Tube
Types:
Copolymer - most common, available in white & black, sheet, rod or tube.
Homopolymer - available in white rod only.
Acetal H-TF - A special grade of which has PTFE fibres evenly dispersed through the acetal. Deep brown in colour. Not always ex-stock in Australia.
General properties:

• High mechanical strength, hardness and stiffness
• Very high mechanical properties
• Very good creep resistance and dimensional stability
• Excellent dielectric properties
• Low co-efficient of friction
• Poor weatherability
• Suitable for food contact

Applications:

Precision gears & cams
Bearings with close tolerances or high load
Dimensionally stable precision parts
Insulating components for electrical applications
Snap fit assemblies
Parts which operate in water between 60-90°C
Feedscrolls and food processing components

 

To obtain a more detailed specification sheet please contact us.

 

Click on the pictures below to see some parts we have made in this material.


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