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General facts Polyoxymethylene 10% PTFE filled
Shortening: POM
Color: White, opaque
Coloring options: Almost unlimited
Common uses: Impellers, plain bearings, fine mechanical details, etc.
Benefits Restrictions Technical data
Benefits
Excellent combination of toughness, stiffness, fatigue strength and creep resistance (spring material).
Good moisture and chemical resistance.
Useful in a wide temperature range.
Resistant to thermal and oxidative degradation.
Good resistance to stress relaxation.
Good friction and wear properties.
Low gas and vapor permeability.
Tight tolerances and good dimensional stability of finished details.
Qualities with different fillers and additives are available to suit different purposes.
Restrictions
Attacked by strong mineral acids (pH below 4).
Degraded by UV radiation in unpigmented condition.
Approved for contact with food.
Should not be used in electrical applications above + 70 ° C.
Elongation should not exceed 2-4%.
High combustion rate, dangerous gas is formed.
Sensitive to criminal instructions. Homopolymer should not be used in alkaline environments (pH above 9).
Specific properties of POM-H TF plastic
POM-H TF – 10% PTFE filled has a very high toughness to it and is resistant to cleaning agents. This type of plastic could also be used as an electrical insulation that works very well. POM-H TF plastic offers good machinability as well as great slide and wear properties. A downside to this type of plastic is that it is quite difficult to bond.
