TECAFORM® AH UD blue

ultra detectable acetal

TECAFORM® AH UD Blue is a revolutionary new food grade plastic that is an Ultra Detectable acetal copolymer designed specifically for food contact applications in the food industry. Food safety is extremely important in the food industry, as companies try to assure their products only come in contact with FDA compliant materials in the food zone. High speed food production lines detect particulate matter in the food product one of three ways; Using optical scanners that have the ability to readily detect blue materials, metal detection equipment, or X-ray equipment. All three methods are designed to help keep food safe from unwanted particulates.  TECAFORM® AH UD blue is the first multi-detectable plastic that will show up regardless of the scanning method being used.

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Facts

Chemical designation
POM-C (Polyacetal (Copolymer))
Color
dark blue
Density
1.71 g/cm3

Main Features

  • metal detectable
  • x-ray opaque
  • food grade blue
  • good mechanical properties
  • good machinability

Target industries

Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Tensile strength at yield 7,500 psi ASTM D 638
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 12 % ASTM D 638
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    300,000 psi ASTM D 638
    Flexural strength 12,500 psi ASTM D 790
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    460,000 psi ASTM D 790
    Compression strength 1,600 psi @ 1% deformation ASTM D 695
    Compression strength 12,650 psi @ 10% deformation ASTM D 695
    Compression modulus 240,000 psi ASTM D 695
    Impact strength (Izod) 0.68 ftlbsin ASTM D 256
    Rockwell hardness 89 lbs/in^2 M Scale ASTM D 785
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Service temperature 212 F Long Term -
    Melting temperature 329 F -
    Deflection temperature 320 F @ 66 psi ASTM D 648
    Deflection temperature 230 F @ 264 psi ASTM D 648
    Service temperature 285 F short term -
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 1.2*10-5 ininF -
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    volume resistance 1.0*1014 Ω*cm ASTM D 696
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    Other properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Moisture absorption 0.13 % @ 24 hrs. ASTM D 570

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