Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as acetal, is a high-performance thermoplastic material valued for its strength, rigidity, and low friction. Due to these properties, it is ideal for the production of precision components such as gears, bearings, and other parts that require high dimensional stability and wear resistance.Polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as acetal, is a high-performance thermoplastic material valued for its strength, rigidity, and low friction. Due to these properties, it is ideal for the production of precision components such as gears, bearings, and other parts that require high dimensional stability and wear resistance.
• Mechanical engineering: Manufacturing of gears, bearings, guiding elements, housings, springs, chains, screws, nuts, fans, pump parts, and valves.
• Electrical engineering: Production of insulators, coils, connectors, and components for electronic devices such as TVs and phones.
• Automotive industry: Used in control levers (e.g., for lights and indicators), window lifter mechanisms, door locking systems, and housing joints.
• Medical devices: Manufacturing of insulin pens and other medical equipment.
• Furniture industry: Production of fittings, locks, handles, hinges, and furniture casters.
• Construction: Used in glazing mounting systems and other structural applications.
• Packaging: Manufacturing of aerosol cans, vehicle tanks, and gas cartridges.
• Sports equipment: Production of paintball accessories (e.g., bolts) and other sports components.
• Apparel: Used in zippers and other textile accessories.
• Musical instruments: Applied in guitar picks, harpsichord parts, certain wind instruments, and more.
• Household appliances: Components in automatic coffee machines and other devices.
• High mechanical strength and rigidity: POM maintains its strength and stiffness over a wide temperature range.
• Low coefficient of friction: Provides excellent sliding properties, reducing wear and extending the service life of components.
• Excellent dimensional stability: Due to its low moisture absorption, POM retains its dimensions even in humid environments.
• Good chemical resistance: It is resistant to many solvents, fuels, and chemicals, allowing use in demanding environments.
• Sensitivity to UV radiation: Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause degradation of the material.
• Limited heat resistance: Prolonged exposure to temperatures above 100 °C can affect the material’s mechanical properties.
• Difficult to bond: POM is hard to glue without special surface treatments or specialized adhesives.
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