General Info
Acetron® GP is MCAM's (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Formerly Quadrant EPP) general purpose copolymer acetal and is the only porosity-free acetal product available today. Investments in process technology by Quadrant now provide the performance and machinability of acetal without center core porosity. Our in-line photometric quality procedure assures every plate and rod is porosity-free as measured by MCAM's dye penetrant test making it the preferred acetal for food contact and medical applications. Acetron® GP natural is FDA, USDA, NSF, Canada AG and 3A-Dairy compliant.
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Key Properties
- High Strength and Stiffness
- Wear Resistance in Wet Environments
- Low H2O Absorption
- Excellent Machinability
- Higher Chemical and Hot Water Resistance than Homopolymer Acetal
- Less Centerline Porosity than Homopolymer Acetal
- Lower Outgassing than Homopolymer Acetal
Limitations
- Wear Resistance in Dry Environments
- Lower Temperature Stability (to 180 F)
- Poor Resistance to Strong Acids and Alkalies
- Formaldehyde Outgassing
- Lower Stiffness than Homopolymer Acetal
Applications
- Bushings & Bearings
- Conveying / Material Handling Components
- Electrical Components
- Food Products / Packaging Machinery Components
- Gears
- Medical & Diagnostic Equipment Components
- Metal Replacement Applications
- Rollers
- Scientific Instrumentation
- Valves & Fluid Handling Components
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
Available Sizes
Sheet
Thickness .031" to 6.000"
Sizes 24.000" x 48.000" Thicknesses .031" to 6.000"
Sizes 48.000" x 120.000" Thicknesses .250" to 2.000"
Also Available in 24.000" x 144.000" - Contact for Availability
Rod
Diameters .062" to 12.000" (Sizes >10.000" may have minimums)
Lengths 96.000" or 120.000" Diameters .125" to 2.750"
Lengths 48.000" or 96.000" Diameters 3.000" to 6.000"
Lengths 48.000" Diameters 6.500" to 8.000"
Lengths 36" Diameters 9.000" and greater
Tube
OD 1.970" to 13.500"
ID .393" to 11.800"
Also available in Bushing Stock
Boedeker Plastics, Inc.specializes in cut to size so you can purchase optimal sizes for your project and same day shipping service on all inventoried plastic and composite materials, if you don’t see the material and size you need contact us for other options.
Available Colors
- Black
- Blue
- Brown
- Gray
- Green
- Orange
- Red
- Rust
- White
- Yellow