TECAFORM AH RP natural

TECAFORM AH RP natural

Reprocessed POM-C

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TECAFORM AH RP natural (polyoxymethylene, copolymer) is manufactured from reprocessed POM-C and is an alternative to our conventional TECAFORM AH natural. However, this is not POM recycling, but rather the reprocessing of POM by-products sourced from returns via the Ensinger take-back programme.

Compared with the fossil-based variant, TECAFORM AH RP natural has a lower product carbon footprint and, like the fossil-based variant, is an unfilled, non-porous POM-C copolymer with exceptional physical properties. It offers high mechanical strength and stiffness, low wear, minimal moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability. These properties make the POM-C plastic ideal for a wide range of demanding applications across various industries. Furthermore, the reprocessed POM exhibits high toughness and excellent chemical resistance even at low temperatures. Ensinger produces TECAFORM AH RP in the form of POM tubes, POM plates and POM rods made from reprocessed POM plastic.

The material forms part of Ensinger’s ‘Reuse for Tomorrow’ solutions. These comprise carefully developed products which, thanks to a lower PCF compared with their respective fossil-based equivalents, can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The relevant PCF values and information on how they are calculated can be found in the downloads section.

Facts

Chemical designation
POM-C (Polyacetal (Copolymer))
Colour
white
Density
1.41 g/cm3

Main Features

  • from reprocessed by-products/ production residues with optimized PCF
  • stiff
  • high strength
  • resistent to cleaning agents
  • high toughness
  • very good electrical insulation
  • good machinability
  • good slide and wear properties

Target industries

Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    2800 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 67 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 67 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 9 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 32 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Flexural strength 91 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    2600 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Compression modulus 2300 MPa 5mm/min, 10 N EN ISO 604
    Compression strength 20/35/68 MPa 1% / 2% / 5% EN ISO 604
    Impact strength (Charpy) 150 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
    Shore hardness 82 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 166 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Heat distortion temperature C HDT, Method A ISO-R 75 Method A
    Thermal conductivity 0.39 W/(k*m) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Specific heat 1.4 J/(g*K) ISO 22007-4:2008
    Service temperature 140 C short term NN
    Service temperature 100 C long term NN
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 13 10-5*1/K 23-60°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 14 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 Silver electrode, 23°C, 12% r.h. -
    volume resistivity 1013 Ω*cm Silver electrode, 23°C, 12% r.h. -
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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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    Relative costs Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Relative costs EU from € to €€€€€€

Stock program

In addition to our standard dimensions, we manufacture customised tubes, rods and hoses precisely to your specifications. Enquire now.