Compare and contrast Copolymer Acetal or Dupont Delrin in Sheet and Rods

Delrin is the perfect plastic for turning on a machine lathe. It’s simple to turn, however it requires slow speeds. I have used this stuff to make Scottish small pipes chanters. I have ordered countless items from Industrial Plastic. Small pieces always ship quickly and everything is always well packed. I’ve never had an issue with an order.
Between the Delrin and Acetal rods, both materials are exceptionally tough and easily machinable, and they have comparable physical properties. They do appear similar, but for practical use there are some differences that may make one better than the other. It also depends heavily on your application. As with any plastic materials, make sure to check the typical properties data sheet for the applicable properties you may need for your application.
Our Acetal Sheet is definitely our best material for machining,as it gives an excellent finish both on manual and CNC Machines. Its got a pretty low moisture absorption making it the usual grade for food contact and where the dimensional stability is critical. Acetal Sheet has an ideal combination of high mechanical strength, durability and strength, giving it superb sliding properties, electrical insulation, and wear resistance.
Acetal Sheet has numerous applications and is certainly valued in the food preparation industry. Because of its low moisture absorption it gained Food & Drug Administration approval and its excellent sliding abilities which aid with very low friction and hard wearing food safe components.
Acetal Sheet is one of the engineering plastics used within the auto industry because of its long term dimensional stability and durability. It offers solutions for designers to help them produce long lasting and very durable components. Another popular area for Tecaform AH is in moisture applications. This environment suits acetal well because the low moisture absorption will result in components that will not expand or alter dimensions due to contact with water.

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