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Acetal

Acetal, also known as POM (Polyoxymethylene), is a semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 180° F (82° C). Acetal offers high strength and stiffness coupled with high dimensional stability and ease of machining.

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Strength/Rigidity

Dimensional Stability

Low Moisture Absorption

Wear Resistant

Product Options

Colors

Sheet and Rod: Natural, Black
Tube: Natural, Black

Grades

Homopolymer and Copolymer
General Purpose
Unfilled
Glass Filled
PTFE Filled
Static Dissipative
Metal Detectable

Sizes

Shape

Sizes

sheet

Dimensions: 12″ x 12″, 12″ x 24″, 12″ x 48″, 24″ x 24″, 24″ x 48″, 48″ x 96″, 48″ x 120″
Thickness: 0.030″ – 6″

rod

Round
Diameter: 0.125″ – 14″

Hex
Diameter: 0.25″ – 1.125″

Square
Width: 0.375″ – 1″

tube

Outside Diameter: 3″ – 8.5″

Technical Resources

Suppliers / Brands

Acetron®, Ertacetal®

Esinger

Tecaform®

Polymer Industries

UNITAL®

Rochling

Physical Properties

	UNITS	ASTM TEST	Copolymer ACETAL	Homopolymer ACETAL
Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F	psi	D638	4,500 – 9,690	7,000 – 9,800
Flexural modulus @ 73°F	psi	D790	264,000 – 434,000	305,000 – 464,000
Izod impact (notched)	ft-lbs/in of notch	D256	0.70 – 1.6	0.77 – 2.3
Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi	°F	D648	208 – 230	199 – 320
Maximum continuous service temp in air	°F	D794	207 – 212	185 – 302
Water absorption @ 73°F – 24 hours	%	D570	0.11 – 0.27	0.16 – 0.26
Compressive strength	psi	D695	4,400 – 16,000	5,200 – 16,000
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE)	(in/in°F)	D696	7.2E-6 to 7.4E-5	5.4E-5 to 5.6E-5
Coefficient of friction		D1894	0.005 – 0.46	0.070 – 0.25
Taber Abrasion Resistance	mg	D1044	13.8 – 14.0	12.8 – 13.1

*Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).

Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.

About Acetal

Acetal, also known as POM (Polyoxymethylene), or by tradenames such as Acetron® or Delrin®, is a semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 180° F (82° C).

Boasting high strength and stiffness, it is among the strongest and stiffest of all thermoplastics — coupled with high dimensional stability and ease of machining. Acetal is one of the most widely used engineering grade thermoplastics and is easy to machine, making it an excellent choice for complex parts where tight tolerances are required. It may also be processed by conventional injection molding and extrusion techniques.

Acetal is characterized by a low coefficient of friction and good wear properties, and offers especially low moisture sensitivity in wet environments. It also offers good electrical properties and resistance to a wide range of chemicals including many solvents. It is used in a wide variety of industrial applications where strength, toughness and low moisture absorption are required.

Acetal (copolymer) shows its strength in wet and high-temperature environments. Because of its low moisture absorption, it outperforms other materials such as nylon in high moisture or submerged applications. Acetal (homopolymer) has slightly better mechanical properties compared to the copolymer version, but with centerline porosity that may eliminate it from being used in certain applications. It is ideal for applications that benefit from its higher strength and rigidity, such as thin walled bushings.

Polymershapes proudly offers acetal from industry-leading manufacturers, including Quadrant Engineering Plastics (Acetron®). We can meet your acetal needs in a variety of shapes and sizes, including sheet, rod, hexagonal rod, square rod and tube. We can also provide you with various grades of acetal, including homopolymer and copolymer, general purpose, unfilled, glass-filled, PTFE-filled, static dissipative, and metal detectable.

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Polymershapes looks forward to helping you meet your needs for acetal, or any of a vast range of plastic materials and associated products from our broad and deep inventory — Contact your local Polymershapes facility today for more information!