TECAFORM® AH LM white
Ensinger's TECAFORM AH LM white is a modified POM-C which contains a special additive that allows for a very high degree of contrast when marked with laser etching plastic technology. As plastic applications become increasingly critical, and the desire for improved traceability of finished plastic parts increases concurrently, plastic laser marking has likewise become more necessary and desirable than ever before. The laser markings exhibited by TECAFORM AH LM white manifest themselves as dark grey or black in color, in contrast to other more simple color modifications, which result in a less visible color shift that is more light grey or white when exposed to plastic laser input and only barely visible.
This very high contrast of plastic laser marking in TECAFORM AH LM also makes possible the use of very small font sizes necessary for the smallest part surfaces. Laser markable plastic acetal ensures compliance to traceability requirements in both food and pharmaceutical industries, and also meets legal and agency requirements associated with those industries such as EU 10/2011. TECAFORM AH LM white laserable plastic acetal copolymer is available as a stock item in the form of sheets and round bars with short delivery times. An alternative color, TECAFORM AH LM grey can also be manufactured on request.
Facts
POM-C (Polyacetal (Copolymer))
Color
white
Alternative colors available:
white
Density
1.42 g/cm3
Fillers
Propietary
Features
- laser-markable
- resistent to cleaning agents
- high strength
- high toughness
- good machinability
- good slide and wear properties
Industries
mechanical engineering
precision engineering
automotive industry
electrical engineering
home appliances
medical technology
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Show/Hide Mechanical Properties
Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
Tensile strength | 8200 | psi | @73°F | ASTM D 638 |
Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) | 293,800 | psi | @73°F | ASTM D 638 |
Elongation at yield (tensile test) | 10 | % | @73°F | ASTM D 638 |
Elongation at break (tensile test) | 54 | % | @73°F | ASTM D 638 |
Flexural strength | 11,200 | psi | @73°F | ASTM D 790 |
Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) | 375,200 | psi | @73°F | ASTM D 790 |
Compression strength | 2700 | psi | @ 1% Deformation | ASTM D 695 |
Compression strength | 12,260 | psi | @ 10% Deformation | ASTM D 695 |
Compression modulus | 265,000 | psi | @73°F | ASTM D 695 |
Impact strength (Izod) | 1.14 | ft-lbs/in | @73°F, notched | ASTM D 256 |
Rockwell hardness | 85 | @73°F | ASTM D 785 |
Show/Hide Thermal Properties
Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
Melting temperature | 336 | °F | ASTM D 3418 | |
Service temperature | 212 | °F | Long Term | |
Service temperature | 284 | °F | Short Term |
Show/Hide Other Properties
Description | value | unit | condition | test method |
Moisture absorption | 0.12 | % | @ 24 hrs | ASTM D 570 |
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