High Strength and Stiffness: Just like round Delrin / POM rods, the square rods are highly rigid and maintain excellent tensile strength under stress. They are known for their ability to withstand heavy-duty applications
Low Friction: One of the standout properties of POM is its low friction coefficient, making Delrin / POM square rods ideal for use in sliding or rotating parts, where friction reduction is crucial
Durability and Wear Resistance: Delrin / POM square rods have exceptional wear resistance, especially in applications where parts are subjected to constant friction or wear, such as in machinery, gears, and bushings
Dimensional Stability: POM Polyacetal maintains high dimensional stability, which ensures that the square rods will keep their shape even when exposed to temperature fluctuations or mechanical stress
Chemical Resistance: Delrin / POM square rods offer resistance to a variety of chemicals, including oils, solvents, and weak acids and bases, making them ideal for use in challenging environments
Machinability: Delrin / POM square rods are easy to machine, cut, and fabricate into complex parts. This makes them ideal for custom applications, where precise shapes and tight tolerances are required
Electrical Insulation: Due to its high electrical insulating properties, Delrin / POM square rods are often used in electrical and electronic components
Thermal Resistance: While not suitable for extremely high temperatures, Delrin / POM square rods can withstand moderate heat levels, typically up to 90°C to 120°C (194°F to 248°F)
Gears and Bearings: Square rods can be easily machined into gears and bearings for low-friction, high-load applications
Bushings and Sleeves: Delrin / POM square rods are used to create bushings and sleeves for a wide range of mechanical systems
Rollers and Pulleys: Delrin / POM’s wear resistance makes square rods suitable for producing rollers, pulleys, and other mechanical moving parts
Fuel Systems and Automotive Parts: Delrin / POM square rods are used to manufacture parts that require high strength and resistance to chemicals, such as components in fuel pumps, valves, and injectors
Transmission Components: Delrin / POM is used in car transmission systems to produce parts that require high mechanical strength and durability
Electrical and Electronics
Connectors and Electrical Insulators: Delrin / POM square rods are used in electrical connectors, housings, and insulators due to their excellent electrical insulating properties
Electrical Components: Square rods are also used for manufacturing custom electrical components such as switches and relay parts
Medical Equipment and Devices: Delrin / POM square rods are commonly used to make medical device components like pumps, valves, and surgical tools due to their precision and biocompatibility
Diagnostic Instruments: Components in diagnostic instruments benefit from Delrin / POM's strength, wear resistance, and ease of machining
Industrial and Manufacturing
Machine Parts: Delrin / POM square rods are ideal for creating precision machine parts, including custom components with specific shapes that need to be robust and wear-resistant
Conveyor Systems: Due to their low friction, Delrin / POM square rods are used in the production of components for conveyor systems
Aircraft Components: Delrin / POM square rods are used to manufacture lightweight, durable components that can withstand the high stresses and demands of aerospace applications
Military and Defense: In defense applications, Delrin / POM square rods are used for mechanical parts that require high strength and low friction in complex environments
Processing Equipment: Square rods are used in food production for machinery that requires durability, wear resistance, and ease of cleaning
Precision Components: Delrin / POM square rods are used in the production of high-performance sports equipment such as parts for machinery used in sports gear manufacturing
Improved Machinability: The square shape allows for easier machining into specific components and can be used in applications that require precise alignment or connection to other parts
High Load-Bearing Capacity: Square rods maintain the high mechanical strength and stiffness of Delrin / POM, making them ideal for high-stress, high-load applications
Low Friction and Wear Resistance: Like round rods, the square version offers low friction and high wear resistance, which is vital for reducing maintenance in dynamic systems
Customization: Square rods can be cut into smaller parts or used as structural components that need to be connected or aligned with other parts in specific configurations
Precision Components: Due to their ability to be machined with high accuracy, Delrin / POM square rods are excellent for producing tight-tolerance parts used in precision mechanical systems
Chemical and Environmental Resistance: Delrin / POM square rods resist a broad range of chemicals, UV degradation, and moisture, making them suitable for use in harsh environments
