Material: Acetal C - Ertacetal®C

Having a good combination of properties makes Ertacetal®C suitable for many applications. Physiologically inert, high impact strength, excellent machinability, good dimensional stability, low moisture absorption and good chemical resistance make it an ideal choice for precision machined components.

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Technical Specification

Property Test Method Units Value
Colour--Natural(White)/Black
DensityISO 1183g/cm³1.41
Water Absorption - saturation in air (23°c/50%RH)-%0.2
Water Absorption - saturation in water (23°c)-%0.85
Tensile strength*¹ISO 527N/mm²68
Tensile modulus of elasticity*¹ISO 527N/mm²3100
Elongation at break*¹ISO 527%35
Impact - Charpy*¹179/1eUkj/m²>150
Impact – Izod notched180/2Akj/m²7
HardnessRockwell Shore D-M84
Melt point-°c165
Max service temp in air short periods-°c140
Max service temp continuously for 20000hrs-°c100
Linear thermal expansion coefficient-K-1x10-511.0
Thermal Conductivity-W/(K.m)0.31
Flammability*² (6mm thickness)--HB
Volume resistivity*¹IEC93Ohm.cm>1014
Dielectric strength*¹IEC243Kv/mm20
Outside applications – UV resistance--C/B
Acids – strong (Ph<3)--C
Alkalis – strong (pH>11)--A
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons--A/B
Hot Water--A
 
‘A’ – Acceptable service, ‘B’ – Limited, ‘C’ – Unacceptable
*¹ Measured on dry test specimens (where applicable)
*² Tests completed by Quadrant EPP using UL test methods.

Availability:

Rod,1m & 3m long – 3-250mm diameter
Plate,1m & 3m long x 610mm & 1M wide x (610mm) 8-100mm & (1m) 8-50mm thickness
Tube,1m & 3m long x 20–350mm od x 10–300mm id.
Sheet,1m & 2m long x 1m - 1-6mm thickness
Coiled Strip 50kg Weight,0.5–1mm thick x 1m wide

Applications:

Gear wheels, Cams, Heavily loaded bearings and rollers, Insulating components, Pump housings, Domestic appliance parts, Impellers,Valves, Valve seats, Electrical component
The data shown are typical values and are not intended to represent specifications. Their aim is to guide the user toward a material choice. Not all material sizes shown within the availability programme of this data sheet are available as standard. Please contact ABG Rubber and Plastics Ltd for further details.
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