Acetals-polyoxymethylene

Acetal polyoxymethylene (POM) (Delrin, Kemetal—trade names)... 

All TP or TS matrix property can be improved or changed to meet varying requirements by using reinforcements. Typical thermoplastics used include TP polyesters, polyethylenes (PEs), nylons (polyamides/ PAs), polycarbonates (PCs), TP polyurethanes (PURs), acrylics (PMMAs), acetals (polyoxymethylenes/POMs), polypropylenes (PPs), acrylonitrile butadienes (ABSs), and fluorinated ethylene propylenes (FEPs). The thermoset plastics include TS polyesters (unsaturated polyesters), epoxies (EPs), TS polyurethanes (PURs), diallyl phthalates (DAPs), phenolics (phenol formaldehydes/PFs), silicones (Sis), and melamine formaldehydes (MFs). RTSs predominate for the high performance applications with RTFs fabricating more products. The RTPs continue to expand in the electronic, automotive, aircraft, underground pipe, appliance, camera, and many other products. 

Acetal Polyoxymethylene Homopolymer—POM PTFE Lubricated, azom.com Article ID 875. Source Plascams, Rubber and Plastics Research Association (RPRA). 

Acetal, Polyoxymethylene (Delrin/POM), is a robust polymer and an excellent choice for components that are to retain their mechanical strength over long periods (e.g. threaded connectors and adapters). Despite its mechanical strength, it cannot remain in contact with acid or alkaline solutions for a long time without degrading. Therefore, it should only be used with neutral aqueous solutions or organic solutions. 

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