Polyoxymethylene (POM)

Properties overview:
  • Good toughness even at low temperature
  • Low moisture absorption
  • Good resistance to organic solvents
  • High wear resistance
  • Good resistance to stress cracking
  • Excellent recovery properties

    • Fillers:
  • Glass fibres
  • Glass beads

    • Further options:
  • Impact modification
  • UV-Stabilisation
  • Self-lubrication

    • Common Tradenames of suppliers of original material:
  • Hostaform (Ticona)
  • Ultramid (BASF)
  • Delrin (Du Pont)

    • Typical applications:
  • Gears
  • Pen components
  • Chains
  • Bearings
  • Pump valves
  • Screws
  • Screws