Acetal
Duro-Glide® Acetal
Duro-Glide® Acetal is engineered for applications that require excellent dimensional stability, low friction, and dependable wear performance in wet and demanding environments. Available in both acetal copolymer and acetal homopolymer options, Duro-Glide® Acetal gives manufacturers and machinists flexibility to match performance characteristics to the application.
Acetal copolymer offers reduced centerline porosity, superior hot water resistance, better resistance to strong alkalies and thermal-oxidative degradation, improved impact resistance, and much lower outgassing compared to homopolymer acetal. Acetal homopolymer, commonly known by the Delrin® trade name, provides higher crystallinity, greater hardness, improved strength, higher stiffness, better creep resistance, and a lower thermal expansion rate than copolymer acetal.
Why Choose Duro-Glide® Acetal?
- Excellent dimensional stability for precision parts and machined components.
- Ideal for wear applications in wet environments.
- Low friction surface supports smooth, reliable part movement.
- Acetal copolymer offers less centerline porosity than homopolymer acetal.
- Superior hot water resistance and better resistance to strong alkalies with copolymer grades.
- Homopolymer grades provide greater hardness, strength, stiffness, and creep resistance.
- Low moisture absorption helps maintain performance in washdown and humid conditions.
- Excellent machinability for tight-tolerance industrial parts.
Performance Benefits
Duro-Glide® Acetal provides a strong balance of dimensional stability, strength, machinability, and wear resistance for applications exposed to repeated motion, moisture, and demanding service conditions.
Material Options
Duro-Glide® Acetal is available in both POM-C and POM-H grades so users can select the balance of chemical resistance, impact resistance, stiffness, and mechanical strength needed for the job. Copolymer grades are often preferred where reduced porosity, hot water resistance, and lower outgassing are priorities, while homopolymer grades are chosen for increased rigidity and strength.
We offer 4′ x 10′ standard sheets in thicknesses from 1/4″ up to 4″.
Common Applications
Used in bearings, bushings, hinge pins, wear pads, scraper blades, dispensing heads, cams, pistons, handles, pump parts, washers, sprockets, and gears.
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