KEP KEPITAL F20 – 02 Hot Sale POM Resin

Physical Properties

• Density: As measured by ASTM D792, the material’s density is 1.41 g/cm³, indicating its mass per unit volume.
• Melt Index: According to ASTM D1238, the melt index is 9 g/10min, reflecting the material’s flowability under specified loading and temperature conditions.

Polymer Properties:

• Base Material: Polyoxymethylene (POM) Copolymer
• Modification Features:
  
  • Good flowability, facilitating smooth processing during injection molding.
  • High dimensional stability, ensuring parts maintain accurate shapes and sizes.
  • Good mechanical properties, providing strength and durability for various applications.
  • Resistant to a wide range of chemicals, enhancing its suitability in different working environments.

Applications:

• Automotive Industry:
  KEPITAL F20-02 is extensively used in automotive components due to its resistance to fuels, lubricants, and mechanical stress. Its low friction and wear properties make it ideal for moving parts.
  • Fuel System Components: Fuel pump housings, fuel line connectors, and valves benefit from F20-02’s excellent resistance to gasoline and diesel. Test data shows minimal dimensional change (<0.5%) and retention of mechanical properties after prolonged exposure to automotive fuels at elevated temperatures (up to 80°C).
  • Interior and Exterior Parts: Used in seat belt components, window regulator parts, and door lock mechanisms due to its high fatigue resistance and dimensional stability. For example, tensile strength retention is >90% after 1,000 hours at 100°C in air.
  • Sliding Parts: Gears, bearings, and bushings in automotive applications leverage F20-02’s low friction coefficient (0.2–0.3) and wear resistance, reducing maintenance needs and extending component life.
    Data Evidence: According to KEP’s technical documentation, F20-02 maintains stable mechanical properties in contact with automotive fluids, with no significant degradation in tensile strength or elongation after immersion in gasoline or diesel for 1,000 hours at 60°C.
• Electrical and Electronics:
  KEPITAL F20-02 is used in electrical and electronic components where dimensional precision and electrical insulation are critical.
  • Connectors and Housings: Precision connectors and switch housings benefit from F20-02’s low CLTE (10–12 × 10⁻⁵/°C) and high dimensional stability, ensuring tight tolerances in compact designs.
  • Insulating Components: Volume resistivity (~10¹⁴ Ω·cm) and arc resistance (~120 seconds, ASTM D495) make it suitable for insulating parts in electrical devices.
  • Moving Parts in Devices: Used in small gears and sliders in printers, copiers, and other electronics due to its low friction and wear properties.
    Data Evidence: UL Prospector data confirms F20-02’s suitability for injection molding of thin-walled parts, with flow characteristics supporting multi-cavity molds, critical for high-precision electronic components.
• Consumer Goods:
  KEPITAL F20-02 is employed in consumer products requiring durability, aesthetics, and resistance to wear.
  • Zippers and Fasteners: Its low friction and high wear resistance make it ideal for zipper sliders and clothing fasteners, with a wear rate of <0.01 mm³/N·m under standard sliding conditions.
  • Appliance Components: Used in washing machine gears, vacuum cleaner parts, and kitchen appliance mechanisms due to its resistance to detergents and mechanical stress.
  • Sporting Goods: Components like ski bindings and bicycle parts utilize F20-02’s fatigue resistance, withstanding cyclic loads without deformation.
    Data Evidence: KEP’s testing shows F20-02’s fatigue resistance under cyclic loading (10⁶ cycles at 20 MPa) with minimal creep, ensuring long-term performance in consumer applications.
• Industrial Applications:
  In industrial settings, KEPITAL F20-02 is used for parts requiring high mechanical strength and chemical resistance.
  • Conveyor System Components: Rollers and guides in conveyor belts benefit from F20-02’s low friction and wear properties, reducing energy consumption and maintenance.
  • Pumps and Valves: Its resistance to organic chemicals (e.g., alcohols, esters, ketones) and dimensional stability make it suitable for pump impellers and valve seats in chemical processing.
  • Precision Gears and Bearings: Industrial gears and bearings leverage F20-02’s high stiffness (flexural modulus ~2,500 MPa) and low wear rate, ensuring reliable operation under load.
    Data Evidence: KEP’s technical data indicates F20-02’s shear strength (~40 MPa at 23°C, ASTM D732) and impact strength (~6 kJ/m², ISO 180) support its use in high-load industrial applications.