SUSTARIN® C

Category: Acetal

Description

POM C Acetal copolymer is rigid and strong with a low coefficient of friction against metals and other plastics. POM C is creep resistant and ideal for parts where dimensional stability is important. POM C does not absorb moisture and is resistant to a wide range of solvents; however resistance to strong acids is poor. Its physical properties remain constant in a variety of environments. Low moisture absorption results in excellent dimensional stability for close-tolerance machined parts. In high moisture or submerged applications, POM C bearings outperform nylon 4 to 1.

POM C Acetal is used extensively in traditional “metals” applications where the combination of strength and toughness offer winning advantages.

Properties

High mechanical strength, hardness and stiffness
Good impact strength at temperatures as low as -40°C
Excellent resilience
Good creep resistance and very good dimensional stability
Good electrical insulating and dielectric properties
Good sliding properties and wear resistance
Very low moisture absorption (resistance to hydrolysis)
Good load bearing properties
Excellent machining capabilities – ideal for close tolerance parts.
AFRIPOM POM C meets EU and FDA requirements for food contact applications.

Applications

Sustarin is ideally suited for close tolerance mechanical parts which require dimensional stability.

Mechanical engineering,
Automotive industry,
Manufacture of chemical equipment: e.g.
- Meter components
- Sliding elements
- Gears
- Control discs
- Impellers
- Bearings
- Pump components
- Valve bodies
- Catch elements
- Coil bodies
- Bearing cages
- Clutch parts
- Pump housings

SUSTARIN® C can be used in “hot water” applications up to 60°C without any hydrolysis affect.