Delrin® Sheets, Rods, & Tubes

For all your Delrin material needs for any application, our team at Emco Industrial Plastics is here to help. Whether you're looking for Delrin sheet, Delrin rods, Delrin tubes or various related Delrin material products, we have you covered.

We have years of experience working with all varieties of Delrin material, including polyacetal Delrin and many other varieties. Our team is knowledgeable about the properties and capabilities of Delrin material, and we can assist with selecting the right type for your specific project or application. Contact us today to learn more!

Delrin Material Basics

Delrin, also known as Polyoxymethylene (POM), is a high-performance acetal resin with several desirable physical and mechanical properties. This highly-crystalline engineered thermoplastic is widely regarded for its durability, stiffness, and exceptional dimensional stability.

These characteristics make Delrin ideal for high-load and high-impact applications such as gears, conveyor belts, bearings, rollers, and safety restraints. Additional low moisture absorption and tribological properties lend themselves to the construction of items in wet or moist environments such as pumps, valves, and actuators. 

Delrin sheets, tubes, and rods can be cut and machined to required lengths and shapes to create a variety of parts and components.  

What Are The Benefits of Using Delrin?

Delrin offers a balance of the exceptional properties found in metals and plastics. Specifically, the material offers:

• High strength and stiffness properties – Delrin material boasts an impressive compressive strength of 5200 psi (by comparison, concrete has a compressive strength between 2500 psi and 4000 psi). This property, combined with its high stiffness, makes Delrin ideal for high-impact and heavy load carrying applications.
• Superior dimensional stability – Capable of maintaining its original shape and dimensions when subjected to changes in temperature and humidity, Delrin is especially useful in applications that are sensitive to dimensional changes, such as gears and bearings.
• Low moisture absorption – Delrin’s resistance to moisture allows the material to maintain its physical and mechanical properties even when operating in environments with high levels of moisture and humidity. Pumps, valves, and plumbing fixtures are just some examples of components that can benefit from Delrin construction.
• Excellent impact and creep resistance – Heavily loaded applications require materials that are exceptionally durable under extreme stress. Delrin’s impact and creep resistance contribute to its ability to resist denting and time-dependent deformation under heavy loads.
• Chemical resistance to fuels and solvents – Delrin’s resistance to fuels and solvents allow it to operate in petroleum-based applications without property degradation or deterioration, making it particularly suitable for piping, tank, and vessel fittings in the petrochemical industry.
• Excellent machinability – Despite its high strength and stiffness, Delrin sheet and other Delrin products can be easily cut into any desired shape using a variety of tools.
• Exceptional wear and abrasion properties – The material is also widely regarded for its resistance to wear and abrasion, which is especially crucial in gears where components are frequently in contact with one other. Delrin material fittings can also be used in piping systems used to convey abrasive material. This material also possesses a relatively low coefficient of friction, thus minimizing friction between moving parts. 

Applications of Delrin

The composition and properties of Delrin material make it the material of choice for many industrial applications. Because it is available in a range of special grades, the material can be used to accommodate diverse and unique customer requirements.

Delrin is currently used in numerous sectors including the automotive, electrical, electronics, food production, and petrochemical industries. Delrin sheets, rods and tubes are available for a wide range of uses including:

• High load mechanical applications
• Gears
• Safety restraints
• Conveyor belts
• Bushings
• Rollers
• Assorted fittings
• Applications exposed to the external environment
• Pumps and valves
• Actuator parts
• Piping Fittings
• Automotive applications
• Fasteners
• Fuel system components
• Interior trimmings
• Speaker grilles
• Window/door hardware
• Electrical insulator parts and components

Delrin® from Emco

Emco Industrial Plastics, Inc. is a leading provider of high quality machined and fabricated plastic components for a variety of industries. We work with a wide range of materials, including Delrin, to produce products that can be used in any application in almost any environment. 

Whether you're looking for polyacetal Delrin or any other variety, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you find just what you need. Our team can assist with material selection, machining, fabrication, and finishing to ensure that your Delrin material products meet your exact specifications. We supply Delrin sheets, rods, tubes and more.

To learn more about how Delrin can be used in your specific project, contact us or request a quote today!

Looking for cut-to-size items off the shelf? Shop Delrin sheets & bars, and rods from our distribution partner Fix Supply. Check out their Knowledge Center for additional information.