Delrin vs. UHMW Machining
Comparison of Delrin and UHMW Property Values
| Acetal Homopolymer | Acetal Copolymer |
|---|
| 0.25 | 0.2 |
| 10,000 | 9,800 |
| 420 | 370,000 |
| 6.8 | 6.1 |
| -- | -- |
| Material |
|---|
| Water Absorption Rating |
| Tensile Strength |
| Flexural Modulus |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
| Dielectric Strength |
| UHMW - PE |
|---|
| slight |
| 3,100 |
| 110,000 |
| 11.1 |
| -- |
Material Properties
- Low moisture absorption
- High mechanical strength and rigidity
- Machinability
- High impact strength
- Machinability
- Low coefficient of friction
- Self-lubricating
- Chemical resistant
- Zero water absorption
- High abrasion resistance
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