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Compared with acetal homopolymer, the copolymer grade offers greater resistance to hydrolysis, hot water and thermal-oxidative degradation, making it a dependable choice for precision parts that must hold tight tolerances over years of continuous use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTensile strength: approx. 60 MPa\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDensity: approx. 1.41 g\/cm3\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinuous service temperature: up to approx. 100 degrees C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow moisture absorption, under 0.5% at saturation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow coefficient of friction with excellent wear resistance, dry or wet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood resistance to fuels, solvents and weak acids\/alkalis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMachines to a smooth, low-burr finish on CNC, mill and lathe equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Acetal Copolymer (POM-C), extruded sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThickness options: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandard sheet sizes: 1000 x 610mm and 3000 x 610mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColours: White (natural) and Black\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurface finish: smooth machined finish both sides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMachining and Fabrication Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTurns, mills, drills and taps cleanly with standard metalworking tooling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow internal stress reduces warping, even on thin-walled or intricate parts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSharp tooling and adequate coolant\/air flow are recommended to avoid melting at the cut edge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan be bonded with two-part epoxy after suitable surface preparation; mechanical fixing is recommended for load-bearing joints\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrecision gears, cams, sprockets and rollers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBearings, bushes and low-friction slide guides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePump housings, valve components and impellers used in wet or washdown environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFood and beverage processing equipment components\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJigs, fixtures, wear strips and machine guarding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy This Sheet From Us\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeld in depth as full sheets, with cut-to-size options available for one-off prototypes through to production runs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull technical data sheet available to download above for design and material approval purposes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUK-based technical support by phone for help with material selection, tolerances and machining advice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What thicknesses are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: This sheet is available in 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 40mm and 50mm thicknesses, in both standard sheet sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between acetal copolymer and homopolymer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Copolymer acetal offers improved resistance to hot water, hydrolysis and thermal-oxidative degradation, and more consistent properties through the sheet thickness, making it the preferred grade for demanding or wet-environment applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this material suitable for food contact use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Please check the technical data sheet above for the specific grade certification, or contact our team to confirm food-contact compliance for your application.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is acetal suitable for outdoor or UV-exposed applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The black grade offers improved UV stability compared with white\/natural acetal. 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