General Info
TECAFORM® AH is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic copolymer acetal offering high strength, stiffness, and toughness. TECAFORM is resistant to hot water, hydrocarbons and solvents, and it possesses good bearing and wear properties.
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Key Properties
- No centerline porosity
- Low moisture absorption
- Excellent machinability
- Good combination of mechanical properties
- Chemical resistance to fuels and solvents
- TECAFORM™ is resistant to aqueous solutions with pH values ranging from 4 to 14
- Good wear and abrasion properties
- Good dimensional stability
- Good property retention at elevated temperatures
- Black Grades are also manufactured from resin that is FDA compliant
- NSF Standards 51 & 61 Compliant
Limitations
- Wear Resistance in Dry Environments
- Poor Resistance to Strong Acids and Alkalies
- Slightly Lower Mechanical Properties than Homopolymer Acetal
Applications
- Bushings & Bearings
- Fixtures & Jigs
- Food Processing Equipment Components
- Gears
- Pump & Valve Components
- Pump Parts
- Rollers
- Structural Applications
- 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
