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POM injection molding
POM injection molding
What is Polyoxymethylene (POM)?
Injection molding with POM plastic
Why choose POM injection molding?
POM offers strength, stiffness and dimensional stability, making it suitable for technical applications that require high precision. The material provides low friction, high wear resistance and reliable performance, even under continuous load. Below are the key features of POM injection molding.
1. Exceptional dimensional accuracy
POM exhibits minimal shrinkage and deformation, making it ideal for components requiring extremely tight tolerances, such as gears, mechanical couplings and moving assemblies.
2. Low friction and high wear resistance
The low coefficient of friction ensures smooth movement and minimal wear. As a result, POM is commonly used in plain bearings, rotating parts and guide mechanisms that must perform reliably over long periods.
3. High stiffness and tensile strength
POM is stronger and stiffer than many other plastics, allowing for thin yet strong constructions. The material remains stable under load and retains its shape even under high mechanical stress.
4. Excellent dimensional stability
POM neemt nauwelijks vocht op en blijft daardoor stabiel in afmetingen, zelfs in vochtige of veeleisende omgevingen. Dit maakt het ideaal voor technische precisieproducten.
5. Widely used in technical industries
Polyoxymethylene is widely applied in automotive, machinery, consumer electronics and precision engineering systems. The combination of strength, wear resistance and dimensional accuracy makes POM one of the best materials for complex technical functions.
The properties of polyoxymethylene
The advantages of POM plastic
This material is known for its outstanding mechanical properties and reliability under demanding conditions. It combines stiffness, wear resistance and chemical resistance, making it highly suitable for challenging applications.
Key material properties:
- Very high stiffness and tensile strength
- Low friction coefficient: ideal for moving parts
- Exceptional dimensional stability, even with temperature fluctuations
- Slijtvast en geschikt voor langdurige mechanische belasting
- Good chemical resistance to oils, greases and solvents
Disadvantages of POM
- Less suitable for visible components due to limited color stability
- Limited UV resistance without additives
- More sensitive to stress cracking than materials such as PP or PE
Recycled materials
Which other materials do we use?
In addition to POM injection molding, Orange Plastics also processes plastics such as PP, PE/HDPE, ABS, PC and PVC. Environmentally friendly alternatives, including recycled plastics and bioplastics, are also part of our portfolio. Our specialists are happy to help you select the most suitable material for your product and production process.
ABS
- Strong
- Shape-retaining
- Easy to process
PP
- Lightweight
- Flexible
- Chemically resistant
PE & HDPE
- Wear resistant
- Impact resistant
- Moisture resistant
PC
- Impact resistant
- Transparent
- Strong
PVC
- Wear resistant
- Moisture resistant
- Chemical resistant
Sustainable POM injection molding
Methodology
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Your product within 8 to 14 weeks
Costs and
lead times of POM injection molding
The costs of POM injection molding depend on the design, production volume and selected POM variant (POM-H or POM-C). POM is a high-performance engineering plastic with excellent mechanical properties, which can result in higher material costs compared to standard plastics. In addition, requirements for dimensional accuracy or wear resistance may demand extra process control, affecting unit price and lead time.
Factors influencing the price:
- Type of POM: POM-H, POM-C and reinforced variants have different price levels; specialized technical grades are more expensive
- Color: POM is typically white or black; custom colors or compounds increase costs
- Material usage: parts subjected to high mechanical loads often require thicker or reinforced designs
- Properties & additives: UV stabilizers or reinforcing additives increase material costs
Average delivery times:
- Standard POM: usually available immediately or within 1–2 weeks
- Special POM grades or custom colors: 2–6 weeks depending on supplier and material type
Our cases
Examples of injection molding projects
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about POM injection molding
Polyoxymethylene (POM) is a strong and wear-resistant plastic. It is stiff, dimensionally stable and resistant to wear, making it ideal for technical components that experience frequent movement or mechanical loads.
POM is often chosen for technical components because it is strong, wear-resistant and dimensionally stable. It performs well under friction, heat and mechanical stress, allowing parts such as gears, bearings and shafts to last a long time without excessive wear.
Key properties of POM include:
- Wear-resistant and strong: suitable for moving components
- Dimensionally stable: minimal deformation under heat or load
- Chemically resistant: resistant to oils, greases and solvents
- Easy to injection mold and machine: ideal for molded parts
- Smooth surface: minimal friction for moving components
POM injection molded products are used for:
- Gears, bearings and shafts
- Hinges and clamps
- Technical couplings and machine components
- Consumer products such as appliance or furniture parts
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