Acetal
High-performance acetal (POM-C / Delrin) sheets and rods for precision machining, bearings, and low-friction applications. Excellent dimensional stability and wear resistance.
Acetal products
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Popular uses for acetal
Explore how our customers use acetal across industries and projects.
Bearings & Rollers
Turned nylon, acetal, and UHMWPE bearings and guide rollers.
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Plastic Wear Strips
Machined UHMWPE and nylon strips for chain guides and slide tracks.
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Medical Components
Precision-turned PTFE, PEEK, and nylon parts for medical devices.
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Nylon Washers, Spacers & Custom Small Parts
Nylon washers, plastic spacers, shoulder washers, and PTFE washers in standard metric sizes or machined to your spec. From one-off prototypes to production quantities, delivered Australia-wide.
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Engineering Plastic Trade Names & Equivalents
Cross-reference guide to engineering plastic trade names. Ertalon, Sustamid, Nylatron, Ertacetal, Sustarin, Polystone, Tivar, Ertalyte, and Simona matched to the nylon, acetal, UHMWPE, PET, and PVC we supply.
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Conveyor Components
Acetal sprockets, chain guides, and tensioner components.
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Bus & Coach Parts
Machined acetal fittings, pulleys, and bushings for transit.
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Electrical Enclosures
Insulating acetal mounts, standoffs, and structural components.
Learn moreProcessing services for acetal
We do more than supply material - we cut, machine, fabricate, and finish to your exact specs.
CNC Lathe Machining
Precision-turned acetal bushings, gears, and fittings.
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CNC Routing
Milling, drilling, and profiling in acetal sheet and block.
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Machined Parts
Finished acetal components to tight tolerances.
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Fabrication
Assembly of acetal parts into finished sub-assemblies.
Explore serviceAcetal Sheets & Rod (POM-C / Delrin®)
Acetal (also known as POM-C or Delrin®) is a high-performance engineering plastic used where strength, precision, and low friction matter. It’s the go-to material for machined components that need to hold tight tolerances and perform reliably under load.
Key Properties
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High strength and stiffness
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Excellent dimensional stability
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Low friction and good wear resistance
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Low moisture absorption
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Good chemical resistance
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Easy to machine with a clean finish
Common Applications
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Gears, bushes, bearings, and rollers
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Wear strips and guide rails
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Conveyor components
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Precision machined parts
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Automotive and industrial components
Sheets Acetal sheet is ideal for CNC machining and fabrication where flatness, consistency, and accuracy are critical. It machines cleanly, holds tolerances well, and produces a smooth surface finish.
Rod Acetal rod is suited to turned components such as bushes, spacers, rollers, and pins. Its strength and low friction make it ideal for rotating or sliding parts.
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Acetal guides & articles
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