Acetal (Polyacetal) is a strong, hard dimensionally stable plastic with very low frictional resistance. The static and dynamic coefficients of friction are equal, which means 'stick slip' is virtually impossible.
Acetal is also easy to machine mechanically and boasts good chemical resistance to oils and fuels. Its low moisture absorption and excellent mechanical properties guarantee products that remain true to size. Acetal is widely used in machine construction.
Unique features
- Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
- Highly dimensionally stable
- Wear, impact and shock resistant
- Excellent mechanical processing
- Resistant to organic solvents
Applications
- Food industry
- Mechanical engineering
- Precision parts
- Gears, racks
- Bearings
Machining options
- Gluing
- Water jet cutting
- Laser cutting
- Welding
- Warm bending
- Cold bending
- Thermoforming
- Yes
- Not in all cases
- No
How to identify Acetal
Acetal is standard available in the colours black, natural and blue. Due to the specific mass of 1.41 grams per cubic centimeter, Acetal sinks. At the same time, this makes the material relatively heavy compared to other technical plastics.
Furthermore, Acetal is hard and robust. Due to its stiffness, the material is not easy to bend. During machining, Acetal shows short chips.
What are the main technical properties of Acetal?
Acetal is a widely used material in mechanical engineering.
The material is characterised by high dimensional and shape retention. Acetal also has good rolling properties.
Acetal is hard and at the same time impact-resistant and easy to machine.
The Acetal FoodGrade variant is suitable for direct contact with foodstuffs.
What are the main technical properties of Acetal?
Acetal is a widely used material in mechanical engineering.
The material is characterised by high dimensional and shape retention. Acetal also has good rolling properties.
Acetal is hard and at the same time impact-resistant and easy to machine.
The Acetal FoodGrade variant is suitable for direct contact with foodstuffs.
How to identify Acetal
Acetal is standard available in the colours black, natural and blue. Due to the specific mass of 1.41 grams per cubic centimeter, Acetal sinks. At the same time, this makes the material relatively heavy compared to other technical plastics.
Furthermore, Acetal is hard and robust. Due to its stiffness, the material is not easy to bend. During machining, Acetal shows short chips.
