POM

Key Properties of POM

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Excellent dimensional stability
High stiffness and mechanical strength
Low coefficient of friction
Good wear and abrasion resistance
Low moisture absorption
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Excellent machinability
Good fatigue resistance
Suitable for tight-tolerance components

These properties make Polyoxymethylene (POM) suitable for industrial applications involving precision machining, moving parts, low-friction performance, dimensional accuracy, and repeatable mechanical operation.

Applications

POM Industrial Applications

Polyoxymethylene (POM) components are widely used across industries for applications that require dimensional stability, low friction, high stiffness, and precision machining.

Gears and pinions
Bushings and bearings
Rollers and guide wheels
Valve and pump components
Precision machine parts
Conveyor and automation components
Electrical and mechanical assemblies
Packaging machinery components

Polyoxymethylene (POM) is ideal for applications involving tight tolerances, moving parts, low-friction operation, dimensional accuracy, and repeatable mechanical performance.

POM PRODUCTS OFFERED

POM Stock Shapes

Plastic Engineering Solution supplies Polyoxymethylene (POM) in multiple stock shapes and machined forms, including:

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POM Rods

(3.18mm - 500mm diameter)
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POM Plate

(0.5mm - 152mm thickness)

POM Tubular bar

(OD - 20mm x ID - 12mm x LT - 2000mm TO
OD - 241.3mm x ID - 152.4mm x LT - 610mm)

All POM products are supplied and machined to support industrial applications requiring dimensional stability, low friction, high stiffness, wear resistance, and precision performance.

AVAILABLE GRADES

POM Grades Supported

We support a range of Polyoxymethylene (POM) material grades, including:

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POM-C — Polyoxymethylene Copolymer
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POM-H — Polyoxymethylene Homopolymer
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Natural POM
Black POM
Food-grade POM
Wear-optimized POM grades
Industrial-grade POM
Custom POM grades based on application requirements

Our team assists with POM grade selection based on dimensional accuracy, wear resistance, friction requirements, food-contact needs, machining complexity, and operating conditions.

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Machining capability

POM Machining

Polyoxymethylene (POM) is highly suitable for precision machining because of its stiffness, dimensional stability, and excellent machinability. It can be machined into tight-tolerance components with clean surface finishes and reliable repeatability.

Our POM machining capability includes:

We optimize machining parameters to achieve accurate dimensions, smooth finishes, tight tolerances, and reliable performance for POM components used in precision industrial applications.

Tolerance information

POM Machining Tolerances

Polyoxymethylene (POM) machining tolerances depend on:

Component geometry

Wall thickness

 Part size and complexity

Operating conditions

Application requirements

Required fit and function

Typical achievable tolerances are maintained as per design feasibility.

Detailed tolerance information can be provided during the RFQ stage.