TECAFORM AD EF natural
TECAFORM AD EF natural

TECAFORM AD EF natural

POM-H Bio-based

TECAFORM AD EF natural is a mass-balanced bioplastic, presenting a sustainable alternative to fossil-based POM-H (Homopolymer Acetal). This biopolymer combines a reduced carbon footprint with impressive physical properties, including outstanding sliding characteristics and excellent wear resistance, along with great strength and fatigue resistance.
Furthermore, TECAFORM AD EF natural offers a slightly higher density, hardness, and strength compared to POM-C while also offering a reduction in non-renewable fossil resource usage. This bio Acetal Homopolymer excels in excellent electrical insulation properties and is easily machinable. Consequently, this biobased plastic is ideal for applications in power transmission such as gears in electronic motors, or food processing as well as a variety of other industries.

As a Bio POM Homopolymer by Ensinger, TECAFORM AD EF natural is available in the form of bio POM-H plates and bio POM-H rods.

TECAFORM AD EF natural is part of Ensinger's "Reuse for Tomorrow" solutions, which includes carefully developed products that contribute significantly to environmental protection through their reduced carbon footprint. Find here further information about our mass-balanced bioplastics.

Facts

Chemical designation
POM-H (Polyacetal (Homopolymer))
Colour
white
Density
1.43 g/cm3

Main Features

  • from bio-based/ biomass-balanced raw materials with optimized PCF
  • good slide and wear properties
  • high strength
  • electrically insulating
  • good chemical resistance
  • difficult to bond
  • good machinability
  • not hot water resistant over 60°C

Target industries

Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    3400 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 79 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 79 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 37 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 45 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Flexural strength 106 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    3600 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Compression modulus 2700 MPa 5mm/min, 10 N EN ISO 604
    Compression strength 19/33/69 MPa 1% / 2% / 5% EN ISO 604
    Impact strength (Charpy) n.b. kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
    Notched impact strength (Charpy) 15 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eA
    Shore hardness 85 D DIN EN ISO 868
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature -60 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Melting temperature 182 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Heat distortion temperature C HDT, Method A ISO-R 75 Method A
    Thermal conductivity 0.43 W/(k*m) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Specific heat 1.3 J/(g*K) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Service temperature 150 C short term NN
    Service temperature 110 C long term NN
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 12 10-5*1/K 23-60°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 13 10-5*1/K 23-100°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    surface resistivity 1014 -
    volume resistivity O*cm DIN IEC 60093
    Dielectric strength kV/mm DIN 53483-1
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Resistance to hot water/ bases - -
    Flammability (UL94) HB corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    Resistance to weathering - -
    Water absorption 0.05 / 0.1 % 24h / 96h (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62
    Water absorption % saturation (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62

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