TECAFORM AH

SKU: TECAFORM AH natural
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UNIT EA.
$5326.22
SUBTOTAL
$978.66

Product Description

TECAFORM AH natural acetal is an unfilled porosity free POM-C with a unique balance of physical properties not available in most other thermoplastics. This copolymer acetal is an engineering plastic made for wide-ranging universal applications in many different industries. The key performance characteristics of unmodified POM copolymer include high mechanical strength and rigidity, excellent wear, low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability. Unfilled POM-C copolymer is manufactured by Ensinger under the tradename TECAFORM AH natural, and offers high crystallinity and a good degree of toughness (even in the lower temperature range), combined with good chemical resistance.

FACTS

Chemical Designation:
POM-C (Polyacetal (Copolymer))
Color:
white transparent
Density:
1.41 g/cm3

FEATURES

  • Porosity Free
  • Good Wear Properties
  • Low Water Absorption
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Easy To Machine
  • High Dimensional Stability

INDUSTRIES

  • Food Technology
  • Food Processing
  • Agricultural Machinery
  • Construction Industry
  • Conveyor Technology
  • Automotive Industry
  • Gear Manufacturing
  • Packaging And Paper Machinery
  • Heavy Duty Industry
  • Process Engineering

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Thermal properties

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DESCRIPTION VALUE UNIT CONDITION TEST METHOD
Deflection temperature 316 F @ 66 psi ASTM D 648
Thermal expansion (CLTE) 4.7*10-5 ininF ASTM D 696
Deflection temperature 230 F @264 psi ASTM D 648
Service temperature 285 F Intermittent -
Service temperature 195 F Long Term -
Melting temperature 329 F -

Mechanical properties

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DESCRIPTION VALUE UNIT CONDITION TEST METHOD
Modulus of elasticity
(flexural test)
400,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 790
Compression strength 4,500 F @ 73 °F, 5 % strain ASTM D 695
Impact strength (Izod) 1.0 ftlbsin @ 73 °F -
Rockwell hardness 86 - @ 73 °F ASTM D 785
Wear (K) factor 65 x 10-10 in3minftlbshr 40 psi, 50 fpm ASTM D 3702
Coefficient of friction .21 lbs/in^2 Dynamic ASTM D 3702
Tensile strength at break 9,700 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
Elongation at yield 9 % @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
Compression modulus 250,000 psi @ 73°F ASTM D 695
Compression strength 2,500 psi @ 73 °F, 1% strain ASTM D 695
Compression strength 12,000 psi @ 73 °F, 10% strain ASTM D 695
Rockwell hardness 120 - @ 73 °F, R scale ASTM D 785
Tensile strength at yield 9,300 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
Modulus of elasticity
(tensile test)
330,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
Elongation at break 40 % @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
Flexural strength 13,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 790

Electrical properties

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DESCRIPTION VALUE UNIT CONDITION TEST METHOD
Volume resistivity 1.0 x 1014 O*cm ASTM D 257
Dielectric strength 500 V/mil ASTM D 149
Dielectric constant 3.7 % @ 60 Hz, 73 °F, 50% RH ASTM D 150
Dissipation factor .001 % @ 60 Hz, 73 °F ASTM D 150

Other properties

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DESCRIPTION VALUE UNIT CONDITION TEST METHOD
Flammability (UL94) HB % UL 94 -
Moisture absorption 0.18 % @ 24 hrs, 73 °F ASTM D 570
Moisture absorption .80 % @ saturation, 73 °F ASTM D 570

Relative costs

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relative costs US from $ to $$$$$$ $

Tribology

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DESCRIPTION VALUE UNIT CONDITION TEST METHOD
Impact resistance
Electrical conductivity
Coefficient of friction
Wear resistance

Chemical resistance

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DESCRIPTION VALUE UNIT CONDITION TEST METHOD
Acids, strong
Acids, weak
Alcohols
Alkalis, strong
Alkalis, weak
Chlorinated solvents
Hydrocarbons, aliphatic
Hydrocarbons, aromatic
Inorganic salt solution
Ketones, Esters

Sterilization resistance

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DESCRIPTION VALUE UNIT CONDITION TEST METHOD
Steam resistance
Hot air resistance
Plasma resistance
Formaldehyde resistance
Ethylene oxide resistance
Gamma radiation resistance

Weather resistance

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DESCRIPTION VALUE UNIT CONDITION TEST METHOD
UV radiation
low water absorbtion

Compliance

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DESCRIPTION VALUE UNIT CONDITION TEST METHOD
FDA Compliant resin
EU 10/2011 % -
Biocompatible
ISO / Norsok
Detectable
Drinking water
Aircraft