POM-C Polyacetal rods POM-C Polyacetal rods POM-C Polyacetal rods
Medical Grade POM-C Polyacetal Rods
Our Acetal C Medical Grade Rod is designed to meet the stringent requirements set by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and complies with the Federal Regulations, CFR 21. Additionally, it has undergone thorough assessments for biocompatibility according to U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI and ISO 10993 standards.
Sterilizable using hot steam, plasma, and ethylene oxide, our Acetal C Medical Grade Rod boasts high chemical resistance, exceptional dimensional stability, and low moisture absorption. With a long term service temperature range of -50°C to 100°C and a short term maximum service temperature of 140°C, it ensures reliability in various medical applications.
This specially formulated medical-grade Polyacetal maintains optimal strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability. The rods come in a wide range of standard and custom colors to suit your specific needs.
Applications of Acetal C Medical Grade Rod:
- Medical technology
- Pharmaceutical industries
- Biotechnology research and development
It withstands multiple cleaning and disinfection agents, as well as various solvents, making it a preferred choice in the medical industry where steam sterilization is a common practice.
Explore similar materials in our inventory, such as Acetal C Extruded Natural Rod and Nylon 66 Extruded Rod. If you require machined or finished Acetal C components, feel free to reach out to our team for more information. Acetal C Rod excels in billeting, precision grinding, and CNC turning applications.
Mechanical Properties
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) |
2800 | MPa | 1mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile strength | 69 | MPa | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Tensile strength at yield | 70 | MPa | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Elongation at yield | 15 | % | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Elongation at break | 30 | % | 50mm/min | DIN EN ISO 527-2 |
| Flexural strength | 94 | MPa | 2mm/min, 10 N | DIN EN ISO 178 |
| Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) |
2800 | MPa | 2mm/min, 10 N | DIN EN ISO 178 |
| Compression strength | 18/32/65 | MPa | 1% / 2% / 5% | EN ISO 604 |
| Compression modulus | 2200 | MPa | 5mm/min, 10 N | EN ISO 604 |
| Impact strength (Charpy) | n.b. | kJ/m2 | max. 7,5J | DIN EN ISO 179-1eU |
| Notched impact strength (Charpy) | 9 | kJ/m2 | max. 7,5J | DIN EN ISO 179-1eA |
| Ball indentation hardness | 158 | MPa | ISO 2039-1 |
Thermal Properties
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melting temperature | 169 | C | DIN EN ISO 11357 | |
| Service temperature | 140 | C | short term | NN |
| Service temperature | 100 | C | long term | NN |
| Glass transition temperature | -60 | C | DIN EN ISO 11357 | |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 14 | 10-5*1/K | 23-100°C, long. | DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2 |
| Thermal expansion (CLTE) | 13 | 10-5*1/K | 23-60°C, long. | DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2 |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.39 | W/(k*m) | ISO 22007-4:2008 | |
| Specific heat | 1.4 | J/(g*K) | ISO 22007-4:2008 |
Electrical Properties
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| surface resistivity | 1012 | O | DIN IEC 60093 |
Other Properties
| OTHER PROPERTIES | VALUE | UNIT | PARAMETER | NORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water absorption | 0.1 | % | 24h / 96h (23°C) | DIN EN ISO 62 |
| Flammability (UL94) | HB | – | corresponding to | DIN IEC 60695-11-10; |
| Resistance to hot water/ bases | (+) | – | – | |
| Resistance to weathering | – | – | – |
