Vulcan

Plastic injection material family

Acetal copolymer and homopolymer

Low friction precision families for moving mechanisms, gears and fuel system parts.

8 property checks5 commercial examples16 supplier paths

Property screen

Useful ranges and selection cautions.

These are family level planning ranges. The selected commercial grade and its current data sheet control the design.

Typical density1.39 to 1.45 g/cm³
Friction and wearExcellent for many moving pairs
StiffnessHigh with good fatigue response
Mold shrinkageOften 1.5 to 2.2%
MoistureVery low absorption
Chemical resistanceGood fuels and solvents, grade dependent
TemperatureTypical continuous use near 90 to 120 °C
Key cautionOverheating, formaldehyde release, bonding and shrinkage

Typical applications

Where this family enters a shortlist.

  • Gears and latches
  • Bushings and guides
  • Fuel system mechanisms
  • Precision clips

Questions before approval

What can change the decision.

  1. What is the mating wear material?
  2. Does the design require adhesive bonding?
  3. Which fuel blend and temperature apply?

Existing material names

Commercial families to start the search.

These names are examples within the broader family. They are not presented as equivalent grades or approved substitutions.

Celanese HostaformDuPont DelrinBASF UltraformAsahi Kasei TENACMitsubishi Iupital

Supplier directory

16 sources with related portfolios.

Open current supplier data and filter for the exact chemistry, reinforcement, hardness, cure, certification and regional supply requirement.

BASFUltramid, Ultradur, Ultraform, Ultrason and ecovioSABICLEXAN, CYCOLOY, VALOX, NORYL and ULTEMCelaneseZytel, Hostaform, Celanex, Fortron and SantopreneCovestroMakrolon, Bayblend, Apec and DesmopanEnvaliorDurethan, Pocan, Akulon, Stanyl and ArnitelSyensqoRyton, Amodel, KetaSpire and UdelLyondellBasellHostacom, Hifax and Moplen compoundsBorealisDaplen and Borstar polyolefinsMitsubishi ChemicalIupilon, Iupital and DURABIOTorayAmilan, Toraycon and TorelinaAsahi KaseiLEONA, TENAC and XYRONAvientNymax, Maxxam, GraviTech and custom compoundsRTP CompanyCustom reinforced and specialty compoundsKINGFAAutomotive engineering plastics and compoundsArkemaRilsan PA11, Pebax and KynarKRAIBURG TPETHERMOLAST TPE families

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