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Acetal

Benefits of plastic molded products manufactured from Acetal include:

  • Highly resistant to chemicals, especially alcohols, oils and formaldehyde
  • Excellent machining characteristics (highly machineable)
  • Outstanding rigidity
  • Good heat resistance
  • Tough material
  • Low Friction Coefficient
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Extremely Low Water Absorption

Acetal plastics are used in a variety of products in many industries, including:

  • Industrial – pulley wheels, gears, bezels, springs, wear caps, bearings, cradles, housings, bushings, sprockets, cams, conveyor parts, wheels
  • Automotive – fuel system (carburetor) components, steering columns, seat belt parts, door handles, window brackets
  • Plumbing Fixtures – shower head parts, fittings, faucet cartridges, ballcocks
  • Consumer – toys, zippers, buckles, pens, garden sprayers, butane lighter cases
  • Telecommunications – telephone components