Polyoxymethylene (POM) can be used in temperatures ranging from -50 +100 centigrade. The high surface strength is only sur-passed by a few materials. POM shows good sliding properties and high resistance to wear and tear because of high strength and surface. There is a very low risk of stress cracks.
POM Advantages:
1)No microporosity.
2)High strength
3)High rigidity
4)High thermal stability
5)Good electrical insulation properties
6)Very good sliding properties
7)High resistance to solvents
8)Very high resistance to stress cracks
Application:
Because POM rod has excellent chemical resistance and very low moisture absorption, it is often chosen and is a widely specified engineering plastic within the brewing industry. Also because of the very low moisture absorption, POM rod is highly recommended within the food industry having received Food & Drug Administration approval and also the marine industry for the fact that POM rod is non hydroscopic the finished machined product will not expand or swell due to moisture absorption.