Acetal / Delrin |
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Trade Names |
Acetal, Delrin, Ertacetal C, Ertacetal H, POM C, POM H |
Available |
Sheets, Rods, Tubes |
Colours |
Natural (White), Black, Deep Brown |
Similar Plastics |
Nylon |
Standard Sizes |
2000mm x 1000mm 3000mm x 610mm |
Acetal & Delrin
Acetal sheet, plate and Acetal rod are among the strongest and stiffest of all thermoplastics. Acetal and Delrin plastic engineering materials are characterised by good fatigue life, low moisture sensitivity, and high resistance to solvents and chemicals.
Acetal products also contain good electrical properties. Homopolymer and copolymer grades of Acetal, also known as Ertacetal, are available including an enhanced bearing grade material.
Delrin is a semi crystalline engineering plastic that is beneficial to engineering applications, and is suited to CNC machining.
What is the difference between Acetal POM C and Delrin POM H?
Copolymer and homopolymer Acetal's are very similar in many characteristics. However, there are some differences, e.g. POM-H has higher mechanical values, better wear resistance and is better for use in tribological applications (friction and wear). POM-C has better chemical resistance.
Acetal & Delrin Characteristics:
- High mechanical strength
- Excellent resilience
- Good creep resilience
- High impact strength, even at low temperatures
- Very good dimensional stability
- Good sliding properties and wear resistance
- Excellent machinability
- Physiologically inert (most grades are suitable for food contact)
We carry an extensive range of stock to accommodate the diverse market for semi-finished plastic materials, offering custom sizes on all general plastics. Our professional cutting service will ensure quality finishes and rapid turnaround at all times.
With over 20 years of expertise in the fabrication sector, our commitment to service & quality, along with unrivalled product knowledge enables us to guide you in all aspects of plastic material selection, from component design through to production.
Our plastic design team are capable of creating a range of specialist bespoke products, from initial prototypes and one offs to full production runs. The capabilities and capacity available allows us to offer an extensive specialist service.
