Acetal
Overview
Acetal is the common name for a family of thermoplastics with the chemical name “PolyOxyMethylene”, or POM.
Acetal is available in two general types of resins: Copolymer acetal (POM-C), and homopolymer acetal (POM-H); commonly called Delrin®.
Each type of acetal has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
Temperature Range
-40°C to 120°C
Applications
Pump components
Valve components
Features
High stiffness
Low friction
Fatigue resistance
Good chemical resistance
Low moisture absorption