AKU®-CETAL POM-ESD-FG PLATES made of POM protected against electrostatic discharge (ESD)

POM-ESD-FG

Polyoxymethylene (POM) with ESD-FG(Electrostatic Discharge-Fiberglass) is a special variant of POM formulated with a glass fiber filler and additional additives to improve electrostatic discharge properties.

Properties of POM-ESD-FG:

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD):
  The addition of ESD fibres makes POM-ESD-FG electrically conductive and helps to minimize electrostatic discharges. This is particularly important in applications where electrostatic charges could cause damage to electronic components.

• Glass fiber reinforcement:
  The glass fiber reinforcement improves the mechanical properties of POM-ESD-FG, including tensile strength, impact strength and stiffness. This makes it suitable for demanding structural applications.

• Chemical resistance:
  As with conventional POM, POM-ESD-FG is resistant to many chemicals and shows good resistance to solvents and fuels.

• Low water absorption:
  POM-ESD-FG, like unreinforced POM, has low water absorption, which results in stable mechanical properties even under damp conditions.

• Good wear resistance:
  The combination of glass fiber reinforcement and POM properties makes POM-ESD-FG wear-resistant. It is therefore used in applications with high friction or abrasion.

Applications of POM-ESD-FG:

POM-ESD-FG is used in various industries for specific applications, including:

• electronics industry:
  Enclosures, components and equipment where electrostatic discharges must be avoided.

• Automotive industry:
  Electrical components, transmission components, bearings and other parts where ESD protection and high strength are required.

• Mechanical engineering:
  Precision components, bearings, guide elements and other parts in applications with high mechanical loads.

• packaging industry:
  Components of packaging machines where electrostatic discharges are undesirable.

POM-ESD-FG combines the good mechanical properties of POM with the ability to minimize electrostatic discharges, making it a suitable choicewhich makes it a suitable choice in applications where this combination is required.