Acetal vs. Torlon Machining
Comparison of Acetal and Torlon 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 |
| Torlon 4203 Electrical Grade | Torlon 4301 Bearing Grade | Torlon 5530 Glass Filled |
|---|
| 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| 18,000 | 12,000 | 15,000 |
| -- | -- | -- |
| 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 580 | -- | 700 |
Material Properties
- Low moisture absorption
- High mechanical strength and rigidity
- Machinability
- Good chemical resistance
- Good dimensional stability
- High dimensional stability
- Low creep
- High thermal endurance
- Machinability
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