{"id":2518,"date":"2025-03-13T09:09:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T08:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iplast.krea.nu\/?post_type=plastmaterial&#038;p=2518"},"modified":"2025-03-13T13:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T12:28:40","slug":"pom-polyoxymethylene","status":"publish","type":"plastmaterial","link":"https:\/\/iplast.krea.nu\/en\/plastic-material\/pom-polyoxymethylene\/","title":{"rendered":"POM (Polyoxymethylene)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is POM (Polyoxymethylene)?<\/h2>\n<p>The material has excellent mechanical properties and is often used as an alternative to metal in precision components.<\/p>\n<h3>Important properties of POM (Polyoxymethylene)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High stiffness and strength<\/strong> \u2013 Retains its shape even under high loads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low friction and high wear resistance<\/strong> \u2013 Perfect for gears, bearings and sliding surfaces where low friction is required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excellent dimensional stability<\/strong> \u2013 Shrinks and expands minimally with temperature changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High chemical resistance<\/strong> \u2013 Resistant to many solvents, oils and fuels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Good electrical insulation properties<\/strong> \u2013 Suitable for electronic and electrical components.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heat resistant<\/strong> \u2013 Can withstand temperatures up to approximately 90\u2013110\u00b0C depending on variant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low water absorption<\/strong> \u2013 Retains its mechanical properties even in humid environments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy to process<\/strong> \u2013 Can be processed by injection molding, milling and turning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High fatigue resistance<\/strong> \u2013 Retains its properties even under repeated loads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Different types of POM (Polyoxymethylene) and their uses<\/h3>\n<p>POM comes in two main types:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>POM Homopolymer<\/strong> \u2013 Has higher stiffness, strength and mechanical performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>POM Copolymer<\/strong> \u2013 Has better chemical and heat resistance and lower risk of degradation. Used in components exposed to moisture and chemicals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How do we use POM in our production?<\/h3>\n<p>We use polyoxymethylene (POM) in a range of high-performance applications, where its mechanical and chemical properties make it an optimal material.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of the most common uses are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Precision components<\/strong> \u2013 POM is used in gears, plain bearings, shafts and other moving parts where low friction is crucial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automotive industry<\/strong> \u2013 The material is used in fuel systems, door mechanisms and other components that require durability and dimensional stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industrial machine parts<\/strong> \u2013 POM is used in valves, impellers and conveyor belts where low friction and high wear resistance are important.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronics and electrical components<\/strong> \u2013 Thanks to its insulating properties, POM is used in connectors, couplings and insulating materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lock and hinge components<\/strong> \u2013 Low friction and high wear resistance make it ideal for locks and hinges in both industrial and consumer products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Why do we choose POM (Polyoxymethylene)?<\/h4>\n<p>POM is an ideal material when a plastic is needed as a replacement for metal in engineering applications. It offers a balanced combination of strength, low friction and chemical resistance, making it a key component in many of our products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To optimize POM for different applications, it can be modified with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fiberglass reinforcement \u2013 For increased stiffness and strength.<\/li>\n<li>Lubricant additives \u2013 For even lower friction and improved sliding properties.<\/li>\n<li>UV stabilizers \u2013 For increased durability when used outdoors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In conclusion, POM is one of the primary engineering plastics we use, especially in applications where high precision and low friction are crucial.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polyoxymethylene (POM), also called acetal plastic, is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic used in applications where high stiffness, low friction and good dimensional stability are required. <\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[30],"class_list":["post-2518","plastmaterial","type-plastmaterial","status-publish","hentry","category-plastmaterial"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplast.krea.nu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plastmaterial\/2518","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplast.krea.nu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plastmaterial"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplast.krea.nu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plastmaterial"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplast.krea.nu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2518"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplast.krea.nu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2518"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}