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Acetal Black Rod
Our Acetal Black Rod is a high-performance engineering plastic known for its exceptional strength, stiffness, and durability. This material is particularly resistant to moisture absorption and is compliant with food safety regulations, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.
Key Features
- High Stiffness: Acetal Black Rod provides superior stiffness and tensile strength, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.
- Excellent Machinability: This material can be easily machined to achieve a smooth finish, reducing the need for extensive de-burring.
- Low Moisture Absorption: With minimal moisture uptake, Acetal maintains its dimensional stability and accuracy even in humid conditions.
- Food Safe: Our Acetal Black Rod is compliant with food safety standards, making it suitable for use in food-related applications.
- UV Resistance: The black colour provides good UV resistance, ensuring longevity in outdoor applications.
Applications
- Seals: Ideal for producing seals that require high performance and durability.
- Gears: Widely used in gear manufacturing due to its low friction properties.
- Marine Components: Suitable for marine applications where moisture resistance is crucial.
- Medical Instruments: Commonly used for handles and components in medical devices.
- Bearings: Excellent for manufacturing bearings that require high strength and low wear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acetal easy to machine?
Yes, Acetal Black Rod is one of the easiest engineering plastics to machine, allowing for a high-quality finish with minimal effort.
Does Acetal Black Rod require less de-burring?
Absolutely, due to its machining characteristics, Acetal produces fewer burrs, significantly reducing the de-burring process.
Is Acetal suitable for CNC Machines?
Yes, it is highly compatible with CNC machining, enabling efficient production of precision parts.
What is the moisture absorption of Acetal Black Rod?
This material absorbs very little moisture, which helps maintain its dimensional accuracy in various conditions.
Is Acetal Black Rod suitable for food applications?
Yes, it is food safe and often specified in the food industry due to its low moisture absorption and minimal bacteria retention.
What sizes are available for Acetal Black Rod?
We offer a range of diameters from 6mm to 250mm, with lengths available in 100mm, 250mm, 500mm, 1000mm, 1500mm, and 3000mm.
Is Acetal Rod slippery?
Yes, Acetal Black Rod has low friction characteristics, making it ideal for applications requiring smooth rotational movement.
What colours does Acetal Rod come in?
We supply Acetal Black Rod, along with other colours such as natural and blue, catering to various aesthetic and functional needs.