Acetal

The benefits of an acetal plastic sheet includes a low coefficient of friction, high strength, low moisture absorption and easy machinability. It is excellent for applications with close-tolerance mechanical parts, as electrical insulators or in FDA applications such as food service. Acetal plastic sheets retain their toughness through a broad temperature range and is a good choice in wet environments. In abrasive wear applications, nylon may be a better choice than an Acetal plastic sheet.


Acetal Plastic Sheet Applications:
  • Bearings
  • Bushings
  • Conveyor Components
  • Scraper Blades
  • Gears
  • Ice Cream Equipment
  • Valves
  • Fittings
  • Cams
  • Impellers
  • Food Conveyors

Benefits of Acetal Plastic Sheets

  • Retains toughness through a broad temperature range
  • A good choice for wet environments
  • Easy to machine
  • Multiple formulations
  • FDA-compliant
  • Acetal Sheet – Available in thicknesses of 0.030" up to 4.5", and in sizes from 24" wide to 144" long.
  • Acetal Rods – Diameter sizes range from 0.062" to 12.00".
  • Acetal Tubular Bars – O.D. dimensions up to 13.5" are available with a variety of I.D. options.
  • Product Styles Section - Midland Plastics stocks Acetal in homopolymer (Delrin®) and copolymer versions as well as enhanced bearing-grade formulations using PTFE and other internal lubricants. Copolymer acetal is more chemically resistant while the homopolymer formulation offers slightly higher mechanical properties.
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Acetal/Polyoxymethylene (POM) Tech Sheet MIDLND_TechSheetUpdate_Acetal_v0r1.pdf