Acetal Blue Plastic Rod - Food Safe, High Strength, Low Moisture Absorption, UV Resistant, Perfect for Seals, Gears, Bearings, 20mm to 100mm Dia


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Acetal Rod: The Ultimate Solution for High-Performance Engineering Applications

If you’re looking for a durable, versatile material for a variety of applications, the Acetal Rod is your ideal choice. Known for its excellent machinability, low moisture absorption, and food compliance, Acetal Rod has become a go-to material in industries ranging from food processing to medical devices and marine engineering. Whether you're designing seals, gears, or bearings, this high-performance thermoplastic is engineered to meet your most demanding needs.

Why Choose Acetal Rod?

  1. Exceptional Machinability
    Acetal Rod is known for being one of the easiest engineering plastics to machine. It chips easily, preventing long strands of swarf that can wrap around tools. With sharp cutting tools, Acetal can be machined to a smooth, flawless finish with almost no visible machining marks. The process is quicker and more efficient compared to other plastics like Nylon.

  2. Low Moisture Absorption
    Acetal Rod absorbs minimal moisture, ensuring that components maintain their dimensional stability even in humid environments. This is particularly important for applications where accuracy and consistency are critical. Whether you are in a wet or damp environment, Acetal Rod retains its form and performance.

  3. Food Safe Compliance
    Acetal is an ideal choice for food processing applications. Its minimal moisture absorption reduces the chance of bacteria accumulation, making it highly suitable for food-grade components. Blue Acetal Rod, specifically, is often used in the food industry because if the material breaks, the blue color makes it easy to spot any debris during a visual inspection.

  4. High Strength and Durability
    Acetal Rod offers excellent stiffness, tensile strength, and surface hardness. It outperforms many other materials, including Nylon, in hot water applications and maintains its structural integrity for longer periods, even under harsh conditions.

  5. Slippery and Low Friction
    Acetal has natural lubrication properties, making it an excellent choice for components that require low friction and smooth operation. It is particularly beneficial for small rotating parts that need to start smoothly, without jerking or requiring excessive force.

  6. Wide Range of Applications
    Acetal Rod is versatile enough for a wide range of industries and uses. It is used in the production of gears, seals, medical instrument handles, bearings, impellers, and more. Its resistance to wear and tear makes it especially suitable for demanding environments such as steam cleaning, marine applications, and high-performance machinery.

Property Details
Material Polyoxymethylene Copolymer
Machinability Easy to machine with sharp cutting tools, providing an excellent surface finish
Moisture Absorption Low, maintains dimensional stability and tolerances
Food Compliant Yes, suitable for food-related applications due to minimal moisture absorption
UV Resistance Good resistance in black color
Strength High stiffness, tensile strength, and surface hardness
Color Natural, White, Black, Blue
Applications Seals, Gears, Bearings, Impellers, Medical Instrument Handles, Marine, Steam Cleaning
Temperature Resistance 10% better properties than homopolymer in hot water
Friction Low friction, excellent for smooth-running components

Conclusion

Whether you need a material for CNC machining, food applications, or high-performance components, Acetal Rod offers an unbeatable combination of properties that make it an essential material for a wide range of industries. Its superior machinability, low moisture absorption, and food compliance make it a reliable choice for professionals who need durability and efficiency.

Choose Acetal Rod for your next project, and experience a material that delivers high performance, ease of use, and exceptional longevity. Get yours today and elevate the quality of your products.

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