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Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as acetal, polyacetal, and polyformaldehyde, is an engineering thermoplastic used in precision parts requiring high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability. As with many other synthetic polymers, it is produced by different chemical firms with slightly different formulas . POM is characterized by its high strength, hardness and rigidity to −40 °C. POM is intrinsically opaque white because of its high crystalline composition but can be produced in a variety of colors.
properties
- Wear and abrasion properties
- Dimensional stability
- Low moisture absorption
- Mechanical stability when wet
- Excellent machine-ability
- High fatigue endurance
- High strength and stiffness
- Superior impact and creep resistance
Applications
- Pump and valve components
- Close tolerance precision parts
- Thin wall parts
- Electronic components
- Gears
- Bearings
- Bushings
- Rollers
- Fittings
- Electrical insulator parts