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Description
This Acetal C Natural Rod is a high-performance engineering plastic suitable for various applications. Ideal for food-safe environments and precision machining.
Material Properties
The Acetal C Natural Rod is made from Polyoxymethylene Copolymer, offering high stiffness, tensile strength, and surface hardness. It is more resistant to hydrolysis, strong alkalis, and thermal-oxidative degradation compared to Acetal H, making it a reliable choice for demanding applications.
Machining and Fabrication
Acetal Rod is known for its excellent machinability, outperforming all Nylons. It chips easily during machining, resulting in minimal swarf and a superior surface finish. The material also requires less de-burring, saving time and costs in production.
Food Compliance and Safety
This material is food compliant, making it suitable for applications in the food industry. Its low moisture absorption minimizes bacteria growth, ensuring safety in food-related uses. The availability of colored options, like Blue Acetal, aids in visual inspections to maintain quality.
Applications
Acetal C Natural Rod is versatile, used in seals, gears, marine applications, insulators, medical instrument handles, steam cleaning, bearings, and impellers. Its low friction characteristics make it ideal for small rotating components.
Specifications
- Material: Polyoxymethylene Copolymer
- Food compliant
- High stiffness and tensile strength
- Good UV resistance in black
- Low moisture absorption
- Dimensional stability
- Available in various diameters and lengths
Benefits
- Safe for food applications
- Easy to machine with minimal burrs
- Maintains tolerances in damp conditions
- Low friction for smooth operation
Use Cases
- Seals
- Gears
- Marine
- Insulators
- Medical instrument handles
- Steam cleaning
- Bearings
- Impellers
FAQ
Q: Is Acetal easy to machine?
A: Yes, Acetal Rod is one of the best machining engineering plastics, allowing for easy machining with a great surface finish.
Q: Is Acetal suitable for CNC Machines?
A: Absolutely, Acetal Rod is ideal for high-speed automated machining processes such as CNC lathes.
Q: Is Acetal Rod suitable for food applications?
A: Yes, Acetal Rod is food safe due to its low moisture absorption and is commonly used in the food industry.