General Info
TECAFORM® HPV13 is a brown homopolymer acetal with an internal PTFE lubricant. Its low coefficient of friction, excellent PV values, toughness, wear resistance, and machinability make it an exceptional material for use in many industrial and military components with moving parts.
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Key Properties
- Lower cost alternative to Delrin AF blend
- No stick slip
- Low coefficient of friction
- Good dimensional stability
- Superior wear resistance
- Superior resistance to repeated impacts and creep
- Self-lubricating
- The use of TECAFORM™ HPV 13 can eliminate costly lubricants, reduce maintenance costs and product contamination.
- Excellent machinability
- Complies with FDA regulation 21CFR 177.2480 and may be used in contact with food up to 150 F on a repeated use basis, except those foods containing more than 15% alcohol. Delrin® AF does not.
Limitations
- Wear Resistance in Dry Environments
- Poor Resistance to Strong Acids and Alkalies
- Slightly Lower Mechanical Properties than Homopolymer Acetal
Applications
- Bushings & Bearings
- Thrust Washers
- Wear Components
- 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
