Product Summary of Polyoxymethylene Acetal Copolymer & Homopolymer (POM)

This highly crystalline engineering thermoplastic with a good balance of physical, chemical and electrical properties, was first discovered in the 1920s. However, it took around 30 more years before a commercially viable product was first patented. Both the acetal copolymer and homopolymer are easily machined into a variety of components which include gears, bearings, wheels, guitar picks, etc.

Characteristics of Polyoxymethylene Acetal Copolymer & Homopolymer (POM) include:

• Chemically resistant
• Very low water absorption
• Resistant to hydrolysis by base
• Suitable for contact with food

Forms and Availability of Polyoxymethylene Acetal Copolymer & Homopolymer (POM)

Please find below a list of our standard stock dimensions. Of course, we are very often able to supply alternative dimensions.