Whether reducing friction, maintaining tight dimensional tolerances, or supporting repeated movement, POM plays a critical role in precision component design. DURACON® combines consistent processing with mechanical strength, wear resistance, and durability, giving manufacturers confidence in demanding engineering applications.
DURACON® polyoxymethylene (POM)
DURACON® POM from Daicel delivers an exceptional combination of mechanical strength, stiffness, low friction, wear resistance, and dimensional stability. Its excellent fatigue performance and low moisture absorption make it ideal for precision gears, bearings, automotive fuel system components, electrical mechanisms, valves, pumps, and industrial engineering applications requiring long-term reliability.
Contact Omya Performance Polymer Distribution to discuss grade selection and application support.
DURACON® is Daicel’s range of polyoxymethylene (POM), also known as acetal. This engineering thermoplastic combines mechanical strength, stiffness, low friction, and wear resistance, making it well suited to precision components and moving mechanical parts.
DURACON® POM is used across automotive and mobility, electrical and electronics, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. Suitable grades may also be considered for precision components in medical and healthcare equipment, depending on the application and its requirements.
DURACON® combines mechanical strength with low friction, fatigue resistance, and low moisture absorption. These properties help components maintain dimensional accuracy and dependable performance during repeated movement and extended use.
Yes. Its low friction, wear resistance, and fatigue performance make DURACON® well suited to gears, bearings, sliders, and other moving components. The most appropriate grade depends on factors such as load, operating speed, temperature, and contact materials.
Selected grades can replace metal in suitable applications, helping reduce component weight and simplify manufacturing or assembly. Suitability depends on the component design, mechanical loads, operating environment, and required service life.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution works closely with customers and Daicel to recommend suitable DURACON® POM grades for each application. Our technical specialists provide support with grade selection, processing, and application development, helping manufacturers achieve reliable component performance and consistent production quality.
