Acetal plastic low friction, wear properties curbell. Acetal af blend retains 90% of the strength that is inherent in unmodified acetal. Technical data sheet acetal pom laminated plastics. Delrin af is a combination of 10% to 25% oriented ptfe fluorocarbon fibers which are uniformly dispersed in delrin acetal resin.
Typical properties of acetals professional plastics. It offers an excellent balance of desirable properties that bridges the gap between metals and ordinary. Delrin is the material of choice in many wear applications. See the chart below for details of acetals material properties. Easy to machine, acetal makes an outstanding choice for. Acetals are thermoplastics with the chemical name polyoxymethylene pom. Acetal is a mechanical thermoplastic with high strength and stiffness coupled with enhanced dimensional stability and ease of machining. Overall, acetal provides high strength and stiffness. Delrin behaves like most engineering materials in that as temperature increases, elongation increases and strength decreases. Delrin material specifications technical products, inc. Choosing the right seat material is the most challenging. An overview on all available resins, including their mechanical and physical properties, is shown in the delrin product guide and properties.
Delrin acetals balance of physical, tribological and environmental properties make it. Unit 14 portland business park, richmond park road, sheffield, s 8hs. Delrin is a crystalline plastic that offers an excellent balance of properties that. The above data are preliminary and are subject to change as additional data are developed on subsequent lots. Delrin acetal homopolymer offers slightly higher mechanical properties than acetal copolymer, but may contain a low density center also known as center line. Delrins overall combination of physical, tribological and environmental properties make it ideal. It combines lowfriction and highwear resistance with the high strength and stiffness such. Material properties of acetal general purpose plastic. The natural color of acetal af and delrin af blend is dark brown. We cannot give a legally binding guarantee of certain properties or the suitability for a.
It may be necessary to ask some or all of the following. Its superior creep resistance makes acetal a good choice when dimensional stability is needed. Delrin, acetal, and its many trade names is a material properly known as polyoxymethylene or pom. Acetal polyoxymethylene is a high strength, low friction engineering plastic that has excellent wear properties in both wet and dry environments. Contact dupont for material safety data sheet, general guides andor additional information about ventilation, handling, purging, drying, etc. Black delrin 150 nc010 polymer plastics company, lc. Delrins overall combination of physical, tribological and environmental. It retains 90% of the mechanical strength of unfilled acetal homopolymer, while. Delrin acetal homopolymer, delrin sheet, delrin rods. It is one of the strongest plastics and is a good goto material when you. Delrin is an advanced acetal homopolymer developed by dupont using the latest dupont delrin 150nc010 resin technology. Acetal delrin delrin af characteristics no centerline porosity acetron gp easy to machine natural grade is fda, nsf, and usda compliant low moisture absorption high strength and.
This material offers a unique combination of chemical, mechanical, electrical and thermal properties. It is also available in natural on a custom run basis. Contact us for manufacturers complete material property datasheets. Delrin 150 sheets, rods, and tubes emco industrial plastics.
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