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Description
Acetal C Natural Rod is a high-performance engineering plastic known for its stiffness and surface hardness. Ideal for various food-related applications.
Material Properties
Acetal C, also known as Polyoxymethylene Copolymer, offers exceptional stiffness, tensile strength, and surface hardness. This material is highly resistant to hydrolysis, strong alkalis, and thermal-oxidative degradation, making it suitable for demanding environments.
Machining Advantages
Acetal Rod is renowned for its ease of machining, outperforming all Nylons. It chips rather than creating continuous swarf, allowing for a superior surface finish with minimal visible marks. Additionally, it produces fewer burrs, reducing the need for time-consuming de-burring processes.
Food Safety and Compliance
Acetal Rod is food compliant, making it an excellent choice for applications involving food. Its low moisture absorption minimizes bacteria growth, ensuring safety in food processing environments. The availability of blue Acetal Rod helps in visual inspections to quickly identify any debris.
Applications
Common applications for Acetal Rod include seals, gears, marine components, insulators, medical instrument handles, steam cleaning equipment, bearings, and impellers. Its low friction characteristics make it ideal for small rotating components.
Specifications
- Material: Polyoxymethylene Copolymer
- Food Compliant: Yes
- UV Resistance: Good in black
- Moisture Absorption: Low
- Dimensional Stability: High
- Machinability: Easier than all Nylons
- Surface Finish: Outstanding with minimal burrs
Benefits
- Safe for food-related applications
- Easy to machine with high-quality finishes
- Reduces time and costs with minimal de-burring
- Reliable performance in damp conditions
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 easiest engineering plastics to machine, allowing for high-quality finishes.
Q: Is Acetal suitable for food applications?
A: Yes, Acetal Rod is food safe due to its low moisture absorption and bacteria resistance.
Q: Does Acetal Rod need less de-burring?
A: Yes, it produces fewer burrs after machining, saving time and effort in the manufacturing process.