Delrin is Highly Suitable for Wet Environments
Delrin is one of the names given to a type of Acetal, an engineering thermoplastic that is designed to withstand high temperatures and is available in both homopolymer and copolymer grades. It is durable material that is recognized for its low friction levels, stiffness, enhanced dimensional stability, and easy machining. It has impressive wear properties, exceptionally in wet environments.
This particular thermoplastic absorbs only small amounts of moisture, which allows its physical properties to remain steady in a number of different environments. The result of minimal absorption is outstanding dimensional stability for machine parts of close-tolerance. In addition, it is ideally suited for electrical insulators that need stiffness and strength, as well as provides resistance to an extensive array of chemicals including various solvents, and is resistant to hydrolysis by base.
Delrin can be used in many industries that extend beyond electronics, including the food industry, as the material has been FDA approved and is rendered safe for food purposes. Also, it can be found in diecast toys, musical instruments, and so on. It is incredibly versatile and practical and has a variety of benefits. Delrin is continually being improved to make it even more useful for the general public and private industries.
