Acetal
PolyoxymethylenAcetal offers strength, rigidity, and low friction, making it ideal for precision-machined plastic components.
It performs reliably in industrial environments where stability and consistent mechanical performance are essential.
Acetal, or Polyoxymethylene (POM), is an engineering thermoplastic known for its high mechanical strength, excellent machinability, and low moisture absorption. Its ability to hold tight tolerances, resist deformation under load, and maintain dimensional accuracy across a range of conditions makes it a preferred material for gears, bearings, and other precision parts in demanding applications.
- Mechanical Strength: Withstands high loads and offers excellent rigidity.
- Low Friction & Wear Resistance: Ideal for sliding or rotating parts, reducing wear and extending service life.
- Dimensional Stability: Holds tight tolerances across temperature and humidity changes.
- Chemical Resistance: Performs well around fuels, oils, solvents, and many industrial chemicals.
- Low Moisture Absorption: Retains mechanical and dimensional properties in humid environments.
- Excellent Machinability: Easily cut, turned, milled, drilled, and fabricated using standard machining tools.
- Electrical Insulation: Suitable for non-conductive components in electrical systems.
- FDA Compliance: Certain grades comply with food-contact requirements.
- Gears and Bearings: Low friction and wear resistance suit moving mechanical parts.
- Automotive Components: Often used for fuel system parts, interior mechanisms, and small precision components.
- Medical & Laboratory Equipment: Chemical resistance and stability support select medical and sterilization-compatible uses.
- Consumer & Industrial Hardware: Used in fasteners, plumbing parts, and general-purpose mechanical components.
- Electrical Components: Provides insulation and dimensional stability for non-conductive parts.
Acetal offers reliable performance for precision-machined parts across mechanical, automotive, electrical, and industrial applications. Contact us for assistance selecting the right grade and to request pricing or machining support.