This section is to be used in conjunction with the product data for specific Delrin® Engineering thermoplastic resins—Delrin® acetal resins. Designers new to plastics design must consider carefully the aspects of plastic properties which differ from those of metals: specifically, the effect of environment on properties, and the effect of long term loading.
Delrin® Design Guide
Delrin®, the world’s first acetal resin, is a highly versatile engineering plastic with metal-like properties.