Is wear-resistant POM the same as low-friction POM?

No. Wear resistance focuses on material loss and surface life, while low friction focuses on sliding resistance, startup force, stick-slip, or noise. Some formulations may support both, but they should be validated under the actual contact system.

What information is needed for wear or friction comparison?

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Motion Components

Wear-Resistant and Low-Friction POM

Wear-resistant and low-friction POM for gears, bushings, rollers and sliding parts. The range includes PTFE, MoS2, aramid and silicone-oil formulations, with different flow and reinforcement options.

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Typical parts: Gears / bushings
Selection basis: Wear / friction
Validation: Application trial
Documents: TDS on request

Wear, Friction and Surface Life

Wear resistance describes material loss during repeated contact. Friction affects sliding resistance, start-up force and stick-slip. Both depend on the mating material and operating conditions.

Wear loss and changes in surface condition
Sliding resistance and start-up force
Stick-slip and operating noise
Dimensional change over repeated cycles

Typical Moving Components

Gears, bushings, rollers and guides have different contact surfaces, motion patterns and service-life requirements.

Gears, worm gears and cams
Bushings, sleeves and rollers
Sliders, guides and conveyor components
Textile machinery and other moving assemblies

Wear-Resistant Formulations and Grades

These options use different fillers and additives. Linked grade pages contain the available property data; wear and friction results depend on the mating surface and test conditions.

POM EDM-111

MFI 7 g/10 min; natural color; listed for high wear resistance.

POM EGH20-TF

PTFE + 20% glass fiber; listed for high wear resistance.

POM EMS162

MFI 7 g/10 min; black color; MoS2-filled and listed for high wear resistance.

POM ENM1040

MFI 7 g/10 min; natural color; listed with a special wear-resistant additive.

POM EP-AF100A / EPAF100A / EPAF96A

Aramid fiber or aramid powder filled options for wear-resistant parts.

POM EPTL402

PTFE-filled POM; MFI 7.5 g/10 min; natural color.

POM ESO102

Silicone-oil-modified POM.

POM ETM270H

High-flow wear-resistant POM.

TEST EVIDENCE / POM

Wear-test records

Browse 6 internal wear-test records by condition, with measured values, process curves and specimen photos where available.

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Inquiry Inputs

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Movement type and mating material
Load, speed, cycle, and temperature
Current wear, noise, or friction problem
Lubrication and surface finish
Target lifetime and test method

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is wear-resistant POM the same as low-friction POM?: No. Wear resistance focuses on material loss and surface life, while low friction focuses on sliding resistance, startup force, stick-slip, or noise. Some formulations may support both, but they should be validated under the actual contact system.
What information is needed for wear or friction comparison?: Share the part, movement mode, mating material, load, speed, temperature, lubrication, failure mode, current material, and target test or service-life requirement.

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