Delrin - Acetal (POM) Precision Plastic Balls

Material: POM

Measurement System: Imperial

Colour: Natural/White

Continuous use temperature: 95°C/203°F

Flammability: UL94 HB

Delrin Plastic Balls, also known as POM-C or acetal balls, available in natural/opaque colour. Renowned for their exceptional material characteristics and versatility, Delrin balls offer unparalleled reliability across a wide spectrum of industries and applications.

Material Characteristics:

• Highly Durable: Delrin balls are engineered from polyoxymethylene (POM), renowned for its outstanding durability and resistance to wear, abrasion, and fatigue, ensuring prolonged service life even in demanding environments.
• Low Friction: With a low coefficient of friction, these balls exhibit smooth and efficient movement, reducing energy consumption and minimizing wear in mechanical systems.
• Dimensional Stability: Delrin plastic maintains dimensional stability across a wide range of temperatures, ensuring consistent performance in various operating conditions.
• Chemical Resistance: POM-C material offers excellent resistance to a broad range of chemicals, making Delrin balls suitable for use in diverse industrial environments.
• High Precision: Delrin balls are manufactured to precise tolerances, ensuring uniformity in size and shape for consistent performance in critical applications.

Industry Uses and Applications:

1. Bearings and Bushings: Delrin balls are commonly used as bearing components in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications, where their low friction and wear resistance enhance efficiency and reliability.
2. Conveyor Systems: In material handling and conveyor systems, Delrin balls serve as conveyor rollers, providing smooth and efficient movement of goods with minimal friction and noise.
3. Medical Devices: Delrin plastic balls are utilized in medical devices such as check valves, infusion pumps, and surgical instruments, where biocompatibility, durability, and precision are crucial.
4. Electronics: Delrin balls find applications in electronic devices, including switches, connectors, and actuators, where their electrical insulation properties and mechanical reliability are highly valued.
5. Food and Beverage: Due to their FDA compliance and resistance to moisture and chemicals, Delrin balls are utilized in food processing equipment, conveyors, and packaging machinery, ensuring hygienic and efficient operation.
6. Consumer Goods: Delrin balls are incorporated into various consumer products such as toys, kitchen appliances, and sporting equipment, where their durability, smoothness, and dimensional stability enhance performance and user experience.

From precision engineering to demanding industrial applications, Delrin Plastic Balls offer unmatched durability, reliability, and performance.

The POM data sheet is available as a PDF to download below.

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