Acetal Copolymer (POM)
Acetal Copolymer Resin Characteristics & Uses
Acetal Copolymer (POM) Applications:
Plastic Molded Concepts can use Acetal Copolymer (POM) for a wide variety of molding services, including:
- New Product Design & Development
- Plastic Injection Molding Consulting
- Plastic Injection Molding
- Plastic Overmolding
- Insert Molding
- Plastic Welding
- Post Molding Operations.
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Acetal Copolymer (POM) Material Data Sheet
These data sheets are examples of the information you should be able to acquire from the material supplier(s) of choice. When specific material(s) are selected then all necessary physical part properties will become the basis for your selection(s).| Material | Acetal Copolymer |
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| Chemical Name | Acetal Copolymer (POM); Acetal Polyoxymethylene Copolymer; Lubricomp |
| Structure | Crystaline |
| Opacity | Opaque |
| Strength | Tensile Strength: 6400-10600 psi Yield |
| Specific Gravity | 1.38 to 1.44 |
| Shrinkage | 2.0-3.5% |
| Melting Point | 347° F |
| Deflection Temperature |
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| Service Temperature | 230°F |
| Applications | Acetal Copolymer resin is used in applications requiring a combination of strength, low moisture absorption, chemical resistance and dimensional stability. It’s also used for high-performance engineering components. Acetal Copolymer is widely used in the consumer electronics industry and the automotive industry. Specific applications for Acetal Copolymer resin include:
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| Advantages | Acetal Copolymer resin is used for its high strength, rigidity, toughness and dimensional stability. It also has good wear and friction properties that can be improved by compounding with additives. Like Acetal Homopolymer resin, the Copolymer is easy to machine. However, compared to Homopolymer, Acetal Copolymer resin exhibits better resistance to organic & inorganic solvents and acids. |
| Disadvantages | The disadvantages of Acetal Copolymer resin include:
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