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Last updated: April 21, 2026<\/time><\/p>\nDelrin is DuPont’s brand name for POM homopolymer, while generic “acetal” typically refers to POM copolymer. Both are polyoxymethylene engineering plastics used in precision mechanical applications.<\/p>\nHDPE vs UHMW-PE \u2014 Which Polyethylene Is Right for Your Application?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHDPE vs UHMW-PE \u2014 Which Polyethylene Is Right for Your Application?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHDPE vs UHMW-PE \u2014 Which Polyethylene Is Right for Your Application?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHDPE vs UHMW-PE \u2014 Which Polyethylene Is Right for Your Application?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPOM Homopolymer (Delrin) Properties<\/h2>\nPOM homopolymer offers tensile strength of 70 MPa (highest of all acetal grades), flexural modulus of 2,800 MPa, elongation at break of 40% (most ductile), and excellent fatigue resistance for cyclic loading applications.<\/p>\nPOM Copolymer Properties<\/h2>\nPOM copolymer provides better chemical resistance against acids and hot water, excellent hot stamping capability for decorated parts, improved stability with less centerline porosity, and typically lower cost than homopolymer.<\/p>\nSelection Guide<\/h2>\nChoose homopolymer (Delrin type) for precision gears with high loads, snap-fit designs, and applications requiring highest strength. Choose copolymer for chemical exposure environments, decorated parts, and cost-sensitive applications. For high-strength applications, consider our PA66-CF30<\/a>.<\/p>\nSource POM Materials<\/h2>\nAs a specialized source manufacturer, we supply both POM homopolymer and copolymer in rod and sheet forms. Contact us<\/a> for technical support and pricing.<\/p>\n
Delrin is DuPont’s brand name for POM homopolymer, while generic “acetal” typically refers to POM copolymer. Both are polyoxymethylene engineering plastics used in precision mechanical applications.<\/p>\nHDPE vs UHMW-PE \u2014 Which Polyethylene Is Right for Your Application?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHDPE vs UHMW-PE \u2014 Which Polyethylene Is Right for Your Application?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHDPE vs UHMW-PE \u2014 Which Polyethylene Is Right for Your Application?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHDPE vs UHMW-PE \u2014 Which Polyethylene Is Right for Your Application?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPOM Homopolymer (Delrin) Properties<\/h2>\nPOM homopolymer offers tensile strength of 70 MPa (highest of all acetal grades), flexural modulus of 2,800 MPa, elongation at break of 40% (most ductile), and excellent fatigue resistance for cyclic loading applications.<\/p>\nPOM Copolymer Properties<\/h2>\nPOM copolymer provides better chemical resistance against acids and hot water, excellent hot stamping capability for decorated parts, improved stability with less centerline porosity, and typically lower cost than homopolymer.<\/p>\nSelection Guide<\/h2>\nChoose homopolymer (Delrin type) for precision gears with high loads, snap-fit designs, and applications requiring highest strength. Choose copolymer for chemical exposure environments, decorated parts, and cost-sensitive applications. For high-strength applications, consider our PA66-CF30<\/a>.<\/p>\nSource POM Materials<\/h2>\nAs a specialized source manufacturer, we supply both POM homopolymer and copolymer in rod and sheet forms. Contact us<\/a> for technical support and pricing.<\/p>\n
POM homopolymer offers tensile strength of 70 MPa (highest of all acetal grades), flexural modulus of 2,800 MPa, elongation at break of 40% (most ductile), and excellent fatigue resistance for cyclic loading applications.<\/p>\n
POM copolymer provides better chemical resistance against acids and hot water, excellent hot stamping capability for decorated parts, improved stability with less centerline porosity, and typically lower cost than homopolymer.<\/p>\n
Choose homopolymer (Delrin type) for precision gears with high loads, snap-fit designs, and applications requiring highest strength. Choose copolymer for chemical exposure environments, decorated parts, and cost-sensitive applications. For high-strength applications, consider our PA66-CF30<\/a>.<\/p>\nSource POM Materials<\/h2>\nAs a specialized source manufacturer, we supply both POM homopolymer and copolymer in rod and sheet forms. Contact us<\/a> for technical support and pricing.<\/p>\n
As a specialized source manufacturer, we supply both POM homopolymer and copolymer in rod and sheet forms. Contact us<\/a> for technical support and pricing.<\/p>\n
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