POM H (poly­oxy­me­thy­lene (homo­po­ly­mer))

Due to the higher degree of crystal­liza­tion, POM H is charac­te­ri­zed by slightly higher density, hard­ness and strength.
POM H is available with a PTFE modi­fi­ca­tion to improve the casting properties.

The data sheets for this mate­rial and other mate­ri­als can be found in our down­load center.

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Mate­rial Main features Target industry/applications

POM-H natu­ral (poly­oxy­me­thy­lene (homo­po­ly­mer))
  • increased density, hard­ness and strength
  • good sliding and fric­tion properties
  • elec­tri­cally insulating
  • only diffi­cult to bond
  • good machina­bi­lity
  • not hot water resistant above 60°C
  • physio­lo­gi­cally harmless
  • Compared to POM C, lower impact strength, abra­sion resis­tance and lower ther­mal and chemi­cal resistance
  • Mecha­ni­cal Engineering
  • Jig and fixture construction
  • Trans­port and conveyor technology
  • Precis­ion Engineering
  • Auto­mo­tive industry
  • Elec­tri­cal engineering
  • House­hold appliances
  • Food Tech­no­logy

POM-H black (poly­oxy­me­thy­lene (homo­po­ly­mer))
  • increased density, hard­ness and strength
  • good sliding and fric­tion properties
  • not elec­tri­cally insulating
  • only diffi­cult to bond
  • good machina­bi­lity
  • not hot water resistant above 60°C
  • Compared to POM C, lower impact strength, abra­sion resis­tance and lower ther­mal and chemi­cal resistance
  • Mecha­ni­cal Engineering
  • Jig and fixture construction
  • Trans­port and conveyor technology
  • Precis­ion Engineering
  • Auto­mo­tive industry
  • Elec­tri­cal engineering
  • House­hold appliances

POM-H + PTFE dark brown (poly­oxy­me­thy­lene (homo­po­ly­mer))
  • opti­mi­zed sliding fric­tion ratio or very good sliding and wear resistance
  • impro­ved coef­fi­ci­ent of sliding fric­tion with a very low suscep­ti­bi­lity to stick-slip effects
  • High mecha­ni­cal strength
  • high stiff­ness and hardness
  • good creep resistance
  • High impact strength
  • very good dimen­sio­nal stability
  • elec­tri­cally insulating
  • good machina­bi­lity
  • only diffi­cult to glue
  • not hot water resistant above 60°C
  • Mecha­ni­cal Engineering
  • Trans­port and conveyor technology
  • Elec­tri­cal engineering
  • Auto­mo­tive industry
  • Process engi­nee­ring
  • Textile indus­try
  • Precis­ion Engineering
  • Pack­a­ging and paper machines