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Description
This natural acetal sheet is an ideal engineering plastic for machining. It is food compliant and suitable for various applications including seals and gears.
Material Properties
The acetal sheet is made from Polyoxymethylene Copolymer, known for its high stiffness, tensile strength, and surface hardness. It offers better resistance to hydrolysis, strong alkalis, and thermal-oxidative degradation compared to other variants.
Machining Advantages
Acetal sheet is easy to machine, producing chips rather than long swarf threads. It allows for a high-quality finish with minimal operator input, making it economical for machining. It also leaves very few post-machining burrs, reducing the need for manual de-burring.
Moisture Resistance and Food Safety
This material absorbs very little moisture, minimizing distortion and expansion during machining and storage. It is food contact safe, making it suitable for use in food preparation and production environments.
Low Friction and Wear Resistance
Acetal sheet features low friction properties, allowing components to slide easily with minimal inertia. It is durable and has good wear resistance, although it is not recommended for highly abrasive situations.
Applications
Common applications for acetal sheet include seals, gears, marine components, insulators, medical instrument handles, steam cleaning parts, bearings, and impellers.
Specifications
- Material: Polyoxymethylene Copolymer
- Food compliant
- High stiffness and tensile strength
- Good UV resistance in black
- Low moisture absorption
- Dimensional stability
Benefits
- Safe for food contact
- Economical due to fast machining
- Minimal post-machining burrs
- Suitable for damp environments
Use Cases
- Seals
- Gears
- Marine
- Insulators
- Medical instrument handles
- Steam cleaning
- Bearings
- Impellers
FAQ
Q: Is Acetal Sheet suitable for CNC Machines?
A: Yes, it is an outstanding choice for high-speed CNC automated machines.
Q: Does Acetal Sheet absorb less moisture?
A: Yes, it absorbs very little moisture, reducing distortion during machining and storage.
Q: Is Acetal Sheet low in friction?
A: Yes, it has low friction properties, allowing components to slide easily.