Acetal (POM) Injection Molding
Acetal, or POM, provides excellent strength, stiffness, and creep resistance
Acetal or Polyoxymethylene (POM) is a high-performance thermoplastic well-suited for a wide range of applications due to its wear characteristics. The material offers excellent strength, stiffness, and creep resistance. We offer various grades of acetal for injection molding, including:
- Celcon M90
- 10% Glass Filled Acetal
- 20% Glass Filled Acetal
Compare Material Properties of Molded Acetal
| Tensile Strength ASTM D648 | Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 | Impact Strength, Izod ASTM D256 | Heat Deflection ASTM D648 | Data Sheet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celcon M90 | 9,570 psi | 377 ksi | 1.31 ft-lb/in | 230.0 F | View PDF |
| RTP 800 GB 10 (10% Glass-Filled Acetal) | 11,500 psi | 550 ksi | 1.0 ft-lb/in | 270.0 F | View PDF |
| RTP 800 GB 20 (20% Glass-Filled Acetal) | 14,000 psi | 850 ksi | 1.2 ft-lb/in | 310.0 F | View PDF |
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Acetal or POM Injection Molding Applications
Acetal’s strength and durability makes it a good resin choice for mechanical components such as:
- Gears
- Bearings
- Bushings
- Belt feeds and guides
- Rollers
- Fasteners
- Automotive parts
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