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Balls: Acetal (Technical name for Acetal is Polyoxymethylene)
Material	Size Range	Grade
Acetal
Additional Services:  Special sizes upon request.

Acetal (POM) is considered a high performance plastic. This particular plastic has excellent; chemical resistance, solvent resistance, wears properties and is self lubricating. The natural color of Acetal is “off-white”; colorant can be added to the raw material to meet the customer’s needs. This material, in its natural state, is heavier than water; meaning it will sink in water. The maximum continuous operating temperature in air for Acetal is approximately 185°F. Acetal ball blanks are injection molded or turned from extruded rod.

Approximate Values (Acetal)
Chemical Resistance	Specific Gravity (grams/cc)	Hardness (Rockwell)	FDA Grade Available	Maximum Operating Temperature
Inert to most chemicals	1.4M 89	R 122	Yes	185 Degrees Fahrenheit

Typical Applications Include:

• Ball Bearings,
• Caster Balls,
• Ball Bearing Slides,
• Seat Trackballs,
• Finger-Trigger Pumps, and
• Other Various Applications