{"product_id":"black-acetal-homopolymer-rod-16mm-to-80mm","title":"Black Acetal Homopolymer Rod (POM-H) 16mm to 80mm Diameter – 250mm to 3000mm Lengths","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack acetal homopolymer (POM-H) rod from 16mm to 80mm diameter, in lengths from 250mm to 3000mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acetal homopolymer is a high-performance engineering plastic that is easy to machine. It is strong, slippery and resists impact and fatigue, so it is often a more economical and easier-to-machine choice than metal for precision parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose black acetal homopolymer rod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh strength and stiffness for mechanical parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow friction – a naturally slippery surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood resistance to impact and fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent dimensional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to machine – more economical and easier to machine than most metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack colour throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize, length and weight guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeights are approximate (calculated at 1.42 g\/cm³).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLengths available\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. weight per 1000mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500, 1000, 1500, 3000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.29kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500, 1000, 1500, 3000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.45kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500, 1000, 1500, 3000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.26kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250, 500, 1000, 1500, 3000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.79kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250, 500, 1000, 1500, 3000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.01kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250, 500, 1000, 1500, 3000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.46kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250, 500, 1000, 1500, 3000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.27kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250, 500, 1000, 1500, 3000mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.14kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: acetal homopolymer (POM-H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameters: 16mm, 20mm, 45mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 75mm and 80mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 500mm, 1000mm, 1500mm and 3000mm (16mm to 45mm); 250mm, 500mm, 1000mm, 1500mm and 3000mm (50mm to 80mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperties: high stiffness, low friction, excellent dimensional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision machined parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall gear wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive lock system parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive, consumer electronics, medical device and general industrial components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich rod do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack acetal homopolymer (this rod)\u003c\/strong\u003e – homopolymer grade is generally used for more mechanical and strength-led applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acetal-black-rod-polyoxymethylene-copolymer-food-compliant-uv-resistant-high-strength-cnc-machinable-various-diameters-6mm-to-90mm-thick\"\u003eBlack acetal copolymer rod\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – the copolymer grade works best in chemical applications; 50mm to 220mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/delrin-acetal-homopolymer-rod-20mm-to-130mm\"\u003eWhite Delrin® acetal homopolymer rod\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – if you need white, 20mm to 130mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for a nylon? See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nylon-66-rod-5mm-to-200mm\"\u003eNylon 66 rod\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between acetal homopolymer and copolymer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Both are engineering plastics used for precision parts that need high stiffness, low friction and excellent dimensional stability, and they are very similar. Homopolymer is generally used for more mechanical\/strength applications; copolymer works best in chemical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this rod suitable for food use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is not a suitable choice for food storage, as acetal is easily attacked by acidic foods. 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