Polyoxymethylene (POM) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- POM
- Acetal Resin
- Polyacetal
Polyoxymethylene supplier for plastics processors, automotive component makers, electronics manufacturers and machine shops in Malaysia. Commonly called POM, acetal resin or polyacetal, this semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic is selected for precision parts that need stable dimensions, strength and low friction.
Buyers can choose POM copolymer or POM homopolymer resin in pellets or granules, along with modified grades for wear and sliding applications. Sheet, plate, rod and tube provide semi-finished stock shapes for machining when mould tooling is not the preferred production route.
POM is used in gears, bearings, clips, latches, guides, valve parts, connector components and appliance mechanisms. Grade selection should account for the processing method, load, service environment, colour, modification and any component approval requirements.
Send the required polymer structure, grade, form, processing route, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, technical documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 9002-81-7
- Grade
- copolymer, homopolymer, low-friction compound, stock shape
- Appearance
- natural white to opaque pellets or granules, or extruded stock shapes; colour depends on the selected compound
Polyoxymethylene grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POM copolymer resin | natural or coloured thermoplastic pellets or granules | — | Injection-moulded gears, clips, housings, valve parts and other precision components where dimensional stability, fatigue resistance and repeatable moulding are important. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| POM homopolymer resin | natural or coloured thermoplastic pellets or granules | — | Mechanically loaded precision parts, bearings, gears and machined components that call for the stiffness and strength profile of a homopolymer acetal grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Low-friction POM compound | compounded pellets or granules | — | Sliding parts, guides, bushes and wear components where the design specifies an internally lubricated or wear-modified acetal resin rather than an unmodified general-purpose grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Extruded POM stock shapes | opaque sheet, plate, rod or tube | — | Machined prototypes, replacement parts, jigs, rollers and low-volume engineering components produced from acetal stock rather than injection moulding resin. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy Polyoxymethylene from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Polyoxymethylene
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Polymer identity | polyoxymethylene engineering thermoplastic | — |
| CAS | 9002-81-7 | — |
| Polymer structure | homopolymer or copolymer, as specified | — |
| Physical form | pellets or granules for melt processing; sheet, plate, rod or tube for machining | — |
| Appearance | natural white to opaque, or coloured according to the selected compound | — |
Polyoxymethylene applications
Safety and handling
Keep resin and stock shapes closed, clean and dry, away from contamination and excessive heat. Follow the processing, drying and ventilation information for the quoted grade before moulding, extrusion or machining.
Common questions about Polyoxymethylene
Are polyoxymethylene, POM, acetal resin and polyacetal the same material family?
Yes. POM is the standard abbreviation for polyoxymethylene, which is also called acetal resin or polyacetal. Buyers must still distinguish homopolymer, copolymer and modified grades because they have different property and processing profiles.
What is the difference between POM homopolymer and POM copolymer?
Homopolymer grades are commonly selected for high stiffness, strength and fatigue performance, while copolymer grades are often chosen for processing stability and broader chemical or hot-water service. The component design, service conditions and approval specification should decide the grade.
Should I order POM pellets or acetal sheet and rod?
Pellets or granules are intended for injection moulding or extrusion, while sheet, plate, rod and tube are semi-finished stock shapes for machining. State the manufacturing route, dimensions or moulding process and required quantity with the enquiry.
When is a low-friction POM compound appropriate?
Wear-modified or internally lubricated compounds are used for sliding parts, gears, guides and bushes where friction and wear targets exceed those of a general-purpose resin. Provide the mating material, load, speed and service conditions so the grade requirement can be assessed.
What specifications should a POM buyer provide?
Identify homopolymer or copolymer, processing method, natural or coloured material, any reinforcement or wear modification, required mechanical or dimensional properties, quantity and delivery location. List any component or industry approval documents needed for review.
How are polyoxymethylene packing and documentation confirmed?
Pack format depends on whether the requirement is resin pellets or stock shapes and on the requested quantity. Available technical documentation, packing, delivery route and timing are confirmed with the quotation.