General Info
Sustarin® C XDT is FDA compliant X-Ray detectable Copolymer Acetal for enhanced food & product safety in a wide range of food processing & pharmaceutical applications offering X-Ray detectability with X-Ray detection systems.
Sustarin® C XDT is easily machined with excellent dimensional stability for close tolerance parts. Key properties include a low coefficient of friction and excellent wear properties, especially in wet or moist environments.
Key Properties
- X-Ray Detectable
- High Hardness and Rigidity
- Low Moisture Absorption
- Very Good Sliding Properties
- High Abrasion Resistance
- Good Combination of Rigidity, Stiffness and Toughness
- Low Creep Tendency
- Good Machinability
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
- Baffles
- Bushings & Bearings
- Conveyor Components
- Cups & Sleeves
- Forming Plates
- Gears
- Guides
- Mixer Components
- Pillow Blocks
- Piston Fillers
- Rollers
- Scraper Blades
- Sprockets
- Wear Plates
- Wear Strips
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 .375” to 6.000”
Width & Length 24.000” x 48.000”
Thickness .500” to 2.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 96.000”
Width & Length 48.000” x 120.000”
Rod*
Diameters .250” to 6.000” Length 10’
Diameters 7.000” to 12.000” Length 3’
Tube*
Various Sizes Available OD & ID vary depending on formulation.
(*) Minimums may apply for some formulations depending on grade & shape size required.
Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.
