Acetal POM (Polyoxymethacrylate) Homopolymer – Glass fibre
POM-H+GF
Acetal POM (Polyoxymethacrylate) Homopolymer – glass fibres
Acetal (POM)
Reinforced fibreglass
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Injection Moulding
Transparent Food Contact Recycled Biobased flame-retardant UV resistant
✓ This material meets the criteria ~ Specialized grades may meet this criteria
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UV ageing
Injection moulding difficulty
Recycling
Performance profile
Mechanical properties
| Density | 1.49 to 1.59 g/cm³ ISO 1183 |
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| Charpy notched impact | 3.0 to 10 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 3200 to 9150 MPa ISO 178 |
| Flexural resistance | 170 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 3400 to 9500 MPa ISO 527-1 |
| Tensile resistance | 53.0 to 132 MPa ASTM D638 |
| Tensile strain | 2.0 to 10 % ISO 527-1, -2, Break |
Chemical resistance and characteristics
Chemical resistance
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Recommended applications
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Automotive Applications
- Gears
- General purpose
- Technical parts
- Industrial applications
- Enclosures
- Consumer applications
- Bearings
- Automotive electronics
Frequently asked questions
GF grades require higher injection pressures. Strongly anisotropic shrinkage (perpendicular to fibres > along axis). Increased nozzle and mould wear — nitrided steels recommended. Drying identical to base grade.
POM is a recyclable thermoplastic. Recycling is limited by its sensitivity to thermal degradation. Depolymerisation allows for the recovery of formaldehyde. Recycled grades exist for non-critical applications.
POM-FDA grades are approved for food contact (cold and hot water). Used in taps and kitchen equipment. Check the specific grade with the supplier.
