Description
Acetal and Nylon – Natural and Black Engineering Plastic
Overview
Our Acetal and Nylon is available in Natural and Black, supplied as engineering plastic plate and round bar for machining, tooling, jigs, fixtures and low-friction components. Acetal is a strong, stable plastic that machines well and holds its shape under regular workshop and engineering use. It is a good choice where metal may be too heavy, too noisy or not suitable for the working environment.
Key Features and Benefits
- Available in Natural and Black
- Supplied as plate and round bar
- Good machinability
- Stable engineering plastic
- Suitable for bushes, rollers, guides and machined parts
- Useful alternative to metal in low-friction applications
- Cut to order with +3mm / -0mm tolerance
Available Sizes
Plates: 2mm | 3mm | 4mm | 5mm | 6mm | 8mm | 10mm | 12mm | 16mm | 20mm | 25mm | 30mm | 35mm | 40mm | 50mm
Round Bar: 10mm | 12mm | 20mm | 25mm | 30mm | 36mm | 40mm | 45mm | 50mm
Cutting Tolerance
+3mm / -0mm
Typical Applications
- Machined plastic parts
- Bushes and bearings
- Rollers and guides
- Jigs and fixtures
- Spacers
- Wear components
Product Specifications
- Product type: Acetal
- Material: Engineering plastic
- Colours: Natural and Black
- Forms: Plate and round bar
- Tolerance: +3mm / -0mm
FAQs
- Is Acetal suitable for machining? Yes. Acetal is widely used for machined plastic components because it cuts cleanly and keeps good dimensional stability.
- Do you supply black Acetal and natural Acetal? Yes. Both Natural Acetal and Black Acetal are listed in plate and round bar formats.
- Are all sizes listed online? Not always. Stock may vary, so contact the team for full availability.
Contact and Ordering
For Natural, Black, plate or round bar Acetal, contact John Keatley Metals for stock checks, cut sizes and ordering help.
