Acetal vs. FR-5 Machining

Comparison of Acetal and FR-5 Property Values

Acetal Homopolymer Acetal Copolymer
0.25 0.2
10,000 9,800
420 370,000
6.8 6.1
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Material
Water Absorption Rating
Tensile Strength
Flexural Modulus
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
Dielectric Strength
G-11
0.2
43,000
3,000
0.83
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Material Properties

  • Low moisture absorption
  • High mechanical strength and rigidity
  • Machinability
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Good dimensional stability
  • High Dielectric Strength
  • Radiation Resistant
  • High Tensile Strength
  • Low Cold Flow Or Creep
  • Chemically Resistant
  • High Flexural Strength
  • Dimensional Stability
  • Low Moisture Absorption
  • Low Dissipation Factor
  • High Impact Strength
  • Cryogenic Serviceability

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