Also known as Acetal, this isn’t your average polymer. It’s the high-performance, semi-crystalline workhorse engineered to replace metal and outclass other plastics. When your design demands low friction, high stiffness, and unwavering durability in the harshest environments, POM is the answer. Stop making compromises. Start engineering with conviction.
KEY BENEFITS
Forget weak links. POM delivers a suite of benefits that directly translate to a superior product and a smoother manufacturing process.
| BENEFIT | WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU |
|---|---|
| High Strength & Stiffness | Rigid and tough right out of the gate. Holds its shape under heavy load, perfect for gears, levers, and structural components. |
| Low Friction & High Wear Resistance | Self-lubricating. Parts slide smoothly without greasing, reducing noise, wear, and maintenance. Outlasts the competition. |
| Dimensional Stability | Minimal moisture absorption. What you mold is what you get, with incredible accuracy and consistency, batch after batch. |
| Fatigue & Chemical Resistance | Laughs in the face of solvents, fuels, and repeated stress cycles. Built for the long haul in demanding conditions. |
APPLICATIONS
This isn’t theoretical. POM is the secret weapon inside thousands of critical components across every major industry. It’s the mark of a quality build.
| INDUSTRY | KEY APPLICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Automotive | Fuel system components (pump parts, caps), door locks, window regulators, gears, seatbelt mechanisms. |
| Consumer Appliances | Gears in printers and coffee makers, pump housings, spray triggers, zippers, high-end kitchen utensil parts. |
| Industrial & Plumbing | Precision gears, bearings, bushings, conveyor parts, ball valves, faucet cartridges, irrigation components. |
| Consumer Electronics | Keycaps, slider mechanisms, connector bodies, precision rollers – anywhere smooth, reliable motion is critical. |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Cut through the marketing fluff. Here’s the cold, hard data that proves its mettle. (Typical values for unfilled, homopolymer POM).
| PROPERTY | TEST METHOD | VALUE | UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (Yield) | ASTM D638 | 70 | MPa (10,000 psi) |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | 2,800 | MPa (400,000 psi) |
| Impact Strength (Izod Notched) | ASTM D256 | 80 | J/m |
| Coefficient of Friction | ASTM D1894 | 0.1 – 0.3 | – |
| Heat Deflection Temp @ 1.8 MPa | ASTM D648 | 110 | °C (230 °F) |
| Melting Point | – | 175 | °C (347 °F) |
| Moisture Absorption (24hr) | ASTM D570 | 0.2 | % |