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Acetal
Acetal offers an ideal combination of strength, toughness and hardness with excellent slide.
Our black Acetal extruded co-polymer sheets are semi crystalline thermoplastic and characterised by a low co-efficient of friction, good wear properties and offer resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including many solvents.
They also provide high mechanical strength, stiffness and heat resistance. As water absorption is very low, dimensional accuracy and stability is improved over nylons.
Typical uses
- High mechanical strength, stiffness and hardness
- Excellent resilience
- Good creep resistance
- High impact strength, even at low temperatures
- Very good dimensional stability (low water absorption)
- Good sliding properties and wear resistance
- Excellent machinability
- Good electrical insulating and dielectric properties
- Physiologically inert (most grades are suitable for food contact)
Example applications
Gear wheels with small modulus, cams, heavily loaded bearings and rollers, bearings and gears with small clearances, valve seats, snap-fit assemblies, dimensionally stable precision parts, electrically insulating components.
We also offer Acetal Natural Extruded sheets.
Acetal FAQs
Does acetal have good chemical resistance?
Yes, acetal is considered good for chemical resistance as are:
- HDPE
- Polypropylene
- PTFE
- PEEK
- PVC
- RG1000
- UHMWPE
Does acetal have good wear resistance?
Acetal is classed as a high wear resistant plastic as are:
- Delrin
- Nylon 6
- Nylon 6.6
- Oilon
- HDPE
- Polypropylene
- Polyurethane
- PEEK
- RG1000
- Whale Tufnol
- UHMWPE
- PET
Is acetal considered easy or difficult to bond?
Acetal is considered difficult to bond.
These plastics are considered easy to bond:
- Nylon 6
- Nylon 6.6
- PEEK
- PVC
- Polyurethane
- Tufnol
- Acrylic
- Polycarbonate
- ABS
These plastics are considered difficult to bond:
- Acetal
- Delrin
- Oilon
- HDPE
- Polypropylene
- PTFE
- RG1000
- UHMWPE
- PVDF
Is acetal easy to machine?
Acetal is considered easy to machine as are:
- Delrin
- Cast Nylon 6
- Nylon 6.6
- Oilon
- HDPE
- PEEK
- PVC
- RG1000
- Tufnol
- UHMWPE
What is the operating temperature of acetal?
Acetal has an operating temperature of 100°C long term and 140°C short term. Long term typically means between 5,000 and 20,000 hours operating at this temperature without losing more than 50% of its performance. Short term typically means up to 2 hours at any one time.
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Yes, callers are welcome at any of our trade counters in Leeds.
We keep our prices as low as possible by providing a web service. If you need some advice about choosing plastic our sales team will be able to help you on 0113 249 2222 or via email service@theplasticpeople.co.uk. However, to benefit from the low prices on our site you will need to place your order online.
Our standard delivery service operates through mainland UK and is free for orders over £100. If your order cannot be delivered using our standard service we will advise you. If you live outside of mainland UK your delivery charge will be shown before you checkout: it will be either £20 or £25 depending on the size of your order.
We send out orders once payment has been received. For Cut To Size orders this is next day; for Orders with optional extras this is around 5-7 business days.
As soon as we despatch your order we will email to let you know and tell you which courier is bringing it. We normally use either UK Mail or TNT. You can track your order via their websites by entering your Order Reference number and postcode:
Track and Trace - UK Mail
Track and Trace - TNT
Our couriers will also email you to let you know delivery details.
Our trade counters in Leeds and Newcastle are open Monday - Friday 08:00 – 16:00. Callers are welcome – you can view our materials before buying or come to collect. If you come to collect your order we will make no packing / delivery charge.
Protective Films
All plastic sheet products will have a Clear, Blue or White protective film on both sides or a combination of all three. This is to protect during transit and needs removing before usage. Sometimes it can be difficult to peel off but use a thumbnail gently on any corner to lift and peel. Alternatively gently wet any corner with a cloth to separate film and peel.
Adhesives & Sealants
When using any adhesives or sealants with your plastic sheet product great care must be taken in ensuring its compatibility. Some products can react adversely and either not bond/seal properly or would cause the acrylic to cloud or become white at the bond line. Refer to our web pages for advice if unsure. Check your sealant/adhesives ‘use by date’ to ensure its still current for best performance in your project.
Delivery Damages
You have 14 days from receiving your order to report any visible damages. Please email a photograph of the damage along with your order number and contact details as soon as possible to service@theplasticpeople.co.uk. We'll arrange a refund or replacement for you as soon as we receive this. Please keep your packaging and do not use the damaged goods, so they can be collected and returned to us if necessary.
