ALLPLATICS has released Acetal hard engineering plastic which is suitable for use in the mineral processing industry.
Acetal can be used for friction bearings with small tolerances, gears, tool supports, rollers, clamps, plugs, electrical insulators and agitators & kneading elements.
Allpastics says Acetal has a high tensile strength and rigidity, excellent machinability and versatility of application. It has creep resistance and is resistant to hydrolysis, strong alkalis and thermo oxidative degradation.
The supplier says the material is suitable for use in components where exceptional strengths is needed for above average temperature or moisture levels.