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Delrin® | Material Handling
Delrin Keeps
High-performance
Conveyor Systems Moving
®
Photo: Courtesy of Regina Catene Calibrate
Delrin® | Material Handling
Create Smooth-running Conveyors
Under High Cyclic Loading
Longer run times, quieter operation
and less downtime are all achievable
thanks to the superior mechanical
properties and enhanced tribological
performance of Delrin.
High-strength conveyor chains and modular belts made with
Delrin® acetal homopolymer are proven to deliver extended
system lifetimes with reduced maintenance. The inherent low
friction properties of Delrin reduce wear and enable smoother
running with lower energy consumption.
Design flexibility and performance
With Delrin, lighter components can be developed to reduce
overall system costs while maintaining performance. Delrin also
delivers workplace improvements like quieter systems compared
to metal as well as enhanced fatigue endurance versus acetal
copolymer systems.
2,500
Cycles to failure, 1000s
2,100,000
2,000
1,500
1,000
1,000,000
Delrin performance advantages
• Lightweighting versus metal systems
• Higher strength, creep resistance and greater elongation at
yield versus acetal copolymers and PBT
• Low moisture absorption versus nylons
• Low wear and low friction
• Wide operating temperature range
• Resistance to cleaning agents
• High productivity in manufacturing
medium viscosity
acetal copolymer
Delrin® 511CPE
Source: Delrin
Benefits of Delrin use for conveyors
• Lower energy consumption
• Less noise generation
• Reduced chain elongation and less risk of chain breakage
• Cleaner running with less dust generation
• Dimensionally accurate parts
• Minimal downtime and reduced overall system costs
Fatigue testing Delrin versus acetal copolymer
Test standard: ASTM D671 80°C, 220 kg/cm2, 30Hz
Delrin® | Material Handling
Differentiated Solutions for Safer and
Longer-lasting Performance
A long history of reliability for conveyors proves Delrin® is ideal
for applications from industrial and bottling to logistics and food
contact. With enhanced properties compared to acetal copolymer
and a diverse product portfolio, Delrin meets the needs of even
the most demanding systems.
2.5
Lubrication with water
% wear by mass
1.5
Ferritic
stainless
steel
Delrin®
No lubrication
0.5
Sliding distance (km)
Source: Regina
Wear of Delrin® (DuPont™ Kevlar® modified) chains from glass bottle
accumulation (1.5kg) vs ferritic steel. Speed: 70m/min.
Photo: Courtesy of FlexLink
With a broad portfolio of products,
Delrin outperforms across a range of
applications, from high-load industrial
systems to fast-speed parcel sorting lines.
Tailored products with high performance
•
Specialty Low Wear Low Friction grades minimize chain
resistance and keep systems running faster for longer
•
Delrin FG (food grades) comply with industry regulations
to enhance safety in food contact applications
•
Metal and X-ray detectable Delrin reduces risk of cross
contamination in food processing plants
•
Delrin antistatic grades dissipate charges for safer
industrial applications
•
Renewable Attributed (RA) grades* reduce carbon
footprint of parts without compromising performance
*ISCC mass balance certified, 100% bio-based.
Up to 75% reduced carbon footprint.
Food production trays with metal and X-ray detectable Delrin. In certain
cases, particles as small as 1.2 mm3 can be detected.
Delrin® | Material Handling
Standard
Diverse products for diverse uses
Portfolio category
Description
Products
100 series
Best combination of strength, impact
Delrin® 100CPE
High-viscosity
toughness and fatigue resistance without
Delrin® 111CPE
modification
Delrin® FG100P
300 series
An outstanding balance of ease of processing
Delrin® 311DP
Mid- and high-viscosity
and mechanical performance
Delrin® FG311DP
500 series
General purpose with an optimum combination
Delrin® 511CPE
Mid-viscosity
of flow and mechanical properties
Delrin® FG511DP
Low wear, low friction
Modified formulations designed for improved
Delrin® 100KM
long-term tribological performance and low
Delrin® 100TL
noise generation. Includes PFAS-free options
Delrin® FG100AL
Delrin® FG500AL
Specialty
Delrin® 500SC‡
Metal and X-ray detectable
Reliability in detection using standard
Delrin® FG500MXD
contamination control systems
Antistatic
Renewable Attributed
Static dissipative properties with high
Delrin® 300AS
strength and stiffness
Delrin® 300ATB
Base polymer produced using 100% bio-
Delrin® RA100CPE
feedstock in accordance with ISCC mass
Delrin® RA511CPE
balance certification
Source: Delrin
Selected products for illustration purposes.
FG denotes food contact grades with compliance to FDA, EU10/2011 and GMP (EC) 2023/2006.
‡
Silicon concentrate master batch for blending with standard Delrin® grades to improve friction performance.
For complete data, visit Delrin® Material Data Center at https://delrin.materialdatacenter.com
Let’s talk
We have the right materials, technology and technical resources to help you design and manufacture superior conveyor parts
and systems. To learn more, contact your Delrin representative or visit Delrin.com.
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reliability, supply and product performance. The iconic Delrin brand, coupled with proprietary technology and deep application expertise make us a leader in the high-end
engineering polymer market. Delrin has exciting growth prospects from exposure to automation, actuation, healthcare, mobility and consumer applications.
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