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Acetal
Wear Resistance, Strength, Low Friction

Acetal for CNC Machining

Acetal is a strong, low-friction plastic with excellent wear properties, suitable for precise applications in various environments.

Please note

The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control.

Design Tip

To reduce costs on your acetal parts, minimize the number of part setups, inspection dimensions, or strict tolerances, and avoid deep pockets with small radii.

Hardness

Material hardness is based on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.

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A low friction, stiff, high strength plastic with good wear properties

Acetal

Acetal, often known by the popular brand name Delrin, is a plastic characterized by low friction and high stiffness. Delrin boasts outstanding dimensional precision, making it perfect for applications where accuracy is essential. It also possesses relatively high toughness, providing resistance to impact and wear.

Delrin’s minimal elongation allows it to retain its shape under stress without significant deformation. Delrin is widely utilized across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods.

Performance Characteristics

  • Excellent machinability
  • Excellent wear properties in wet and dry environments
  • Low friction
  • Strong and stiff
  • Good chemical resistance

Common Brands

  • Delrin
  • SUSTARIN
  • TECAFORM

Acetal Properties

  • Mechanical Properties
  • Thermal Properties
  • Electrical Properties
  • Optical Properties
  • Mechanical Properties

    Tensile Strength 10,000 psi
    Tensile Modulus of Elasticity 450,000 psi
    Tensile Elongation 75%
    Flexural Strength 14,300 psi
    Flexural Modulus of Elasticity 420,000 psi
    Compressive Strength -- psi
    Hardness (Rockwell) R121
    Izod Impact 1.5 ft-lbs/in

  • Thermal Properties

    Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion 6.8 in/in/°F x 10-5
    Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi/264 psi) 336 / 257 °F
    Max Continuous Service Temperature in Air 185 °F

  • Electrical Properties

    Dielectric Strength 500 V/mil

  • Optical Properties

    Light Transmittance -- %
    Haze -- %