Acetal
Description
Acetal sheets, also known as polyoxymethylene (POM), are a highly valued industrial plastic used to manufacture precision mechanical parts. Thanks to their excellent resistance to wear, corrosion and heat, as well as their low coefficient of friction, they are especially well suited for environments where parts are exposed to repeated movement, friction or regular loads. Acetal also offers good dimensional stability, making it a reliable choice for machining and assembly.
Usage
- Wear parts: slides, wear pads, guides and shims.
- Mechanical components: gears, sprockets, pulleys and bushings.
- Bearings and sleeves for friction applications.
- Components for industrial equipment, such as conveyors, automation and material handling.
- Parts requiring precision and repeatability through CNC machining.
Features
- Low coefficient of friction: slides very well and helps reduce wear.
- Excellent resistance to abrasion and repeated friction.
- Good resistance to corrosion and many chemicals, depending on exposure.
- Good heat resistance for an engineering plastic, with a maximum continuous-use temperature of 80°C / 175°F.
- Very good dimensional stability, with minimal deformation, ideal for precision parts.
- Easy to machine: cutting, drilling, turning and milling, with good shop performance.
- Good rigidity and mechanical strength.
Dimensions
Several dimensions and thicknesses available upon request.
- Sheet formats: available in various sizes depending on inventory.
- Thicknesses: wide selection available depending on the application and required tolerances.