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TECAFORM ® AH ID Metal Detectable ACETAL

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General Info

TECAFORM® AH ID metal detectable Acetal that can be detected by the standard metal detection equipment that is typically used in quality inspection. This advancement in technology will reduce the risk of product contamination, and help minimize the possibility of significant financial loss.

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To find out how detectable Metal & X-Ray detectable plastics are, go to our Metal & X-Ray Detectability Page, watch our technical video and download our free white paper on this topic.  Learn More 

Key Properties

  • Detectable by Standard Metal Detection Equipment
  • Excellent Machinability
  • Good Combination of Mechanical Properties
  • TECAFORM® Is Resistant to Aqueous Solutions with Ph Values Ranging From 4 To 14.
  • Good Wear and Abrasion Properties
  • Low Moisture Absorption
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Grey in Color

Limitations

  • Wear Resistance in Dry Environments
  • Poor Resistance to Strong Acids and Alkalies
  • Slightly Lower Mechanical Properties than Homopolymer Acetal

Applications

  • Bushings & Bearings
  • Food & Beverage Processing Components
  • Meat Processing Components
  • Poultry Processing Components
  • Seafood Processing Components
  • Structural Parts
  • Thrust Washers
  • Wear Parts
  • Wear Strips

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

  • TECAFORM® AHID

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

Available Colors

  • Blue

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of TECAFORM ® AH ID Metal Detectable ACETAL

DETAIL
Description Value
Material Type Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastic
Chemical Name POM Polyoxymethylene Acetal Copolymer
Trade Name TECAFORM® AHID
Additives Metal Detectable Additive
Color Blue
Manufacturer Ensinger
PHYSICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Density ASTM D792 g/cm³ 1.48
  ASTM D792 lb/in³ 0.053
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion ASTM D570 % by wt. 0.22
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion ASTM D570 % by wt. 0.65
MECHANICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 psi 9,500
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 psi 450,000
Tensile Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % 10
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 psi 15,000
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 psi 450,000
Hardness ASTM D785 NA Rockwell M91
IZOD Impact-Notched ASTM D256 ft-lb/in 0.77
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction Dynamic, 40 PSI, 50 FPM NA 0.21
THERMAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ASTM D696 x 10-5 in./in./°F 7.7
Heat Deflection Temp ASTM D648 °C at 264 psi 110
  ASTM D648 °F at 264 psi 230
Melting Point Temp ASTM D3418 °C 165
  ASTM D3418 °F 329
Max Continuous Operating Temp °C 100
  °F 212
Minimum Operating Temp °C -50
  °F -58
Flammability Rating UL94 NA HB
COMPLIANCE
Description Value
FDA Yes
USDA Yes
NSF No
3-A Dairy No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency No
USP Class VI No
OTHER
Description Value
ASTM Shape Spec D6100 S-POM0200 (Only >0.062" Thickness)
Relative Cost $$$$
Machinability 1

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

TECAFORM® is a registered trademark of Ensinger.

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