Description
Description: The Acetal round rod (POM-C) is a thermoplastic material known for its high strength, rigidity, and excellent dimensional stability. Also referred to as polyoxymethylene (POM), this rod boasts low friction, good wear properties, and resistance to moisture, making it a preferred choice for many precision parts in wet environments.
Often referred to as “Delrin” in general use, Acetal actually comes in two types — POM-H (homopolymer, e.g. Delrin®) and POM-C (copolymer).
Our rods are made from POM-C.
Features:
- Composition: Thermoplastic polymer, often known as polyoxymethylene (POM) or by brand names like Delrin.
- Mechanical Strength: Offers high tensile strength and rigidity.
- Dimensional Stability: Resists warping or shrinking under varying conditions.
- Friction: Exhibits low coefficient of friction.
- Wear Resistance: Suitable for applications with moving parts due to its inherent wear properties.
- Moisture Resistance: Naturally resists absorption of water, making it ideal for wet environments.
- Temperature Tolerance: Functions effectively in a broad range of temperatures.
- Chemical Resistance: Resistant to a variety of solvents and chemicals.
Applications:
- Gears and bearings
- Bushings
- Precision parts in electronic devices
- Food processing machinery components
- Automotive parts
- Valve components
Specifications:
Length: Sold in length increments of 100mm.
Acetal at times is referred to as “Delrin” but that specifically is a brand of POM-H. We have “Delrin” listed as a tag to help people find this listing 🙂
In the context of motorsport applications, generally when people are referring to “Delrin” bushes, they generally mean Acetal.