Usa Industrials BULK-PS-AC-182 Acetal Plastic Bar

Product Description

The USA INDUSTRIALS BULK-PS-AC-182 is a natural-color acetal (POM) rectangular plastic bar used in machining, fabrication, and light industrial applications. Measuring 0.5 inches thick, 2 inches wide, and 48 inches long, this bar stock is ready for cutting, milling, drilling, or turning to finished part dimensions. Acetal is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic known for its low moisture absorption, high stiffness, and self-lubricating properties, making it a reliable choice for bushings, wear pads, slides, and precision mechanical components. Machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians work with this material across a wide range of industrial and OEM production applications.

This bar stock is suited for general-purpose machining in both light industrial and commercial environments. Common applications include bearing surfaces, guide rails, spacers, rollers, and structural components where metal replacement or reduced friction is the goal. The natural color indicates unmodified, unfilled acetal resin, which provides consistent mechanical properties throughout the bar cross-section. It is appropriate for food-processing-adjacent applications where unfilled POM is acceptable, as well as standard mechanical assemblies in manufacturing and maintenance operations.

Key Features

• Acetal (POM) construction offers high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability
• Natural color indicates unfilled, unmodified resin for consistent, predictable machining behavior
• Rectangle profile at 0.5 inches thick by 2 inches wide simplifies setup on standard mill or lathe fixtures
• 48-inch length provides full-bar stock for multiple part runs without additional splicing
• Low moisture absorption helps maintain tight tolerances in humid or wet service environments
• Self-lubricating surface reduces wear in sliding or rotating contact applications without added grease

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose acetal bar stock suitable for machining into custom components across a broad range of industrial, manufacturing, and maintenance applications wherever POM material properties meet design requirements.

Installation Notes

Machining of acetal bar stock is typically performed by machinists or fabricators using standard mill, lathe, drill press, or band saw equipment. Work-holding fixtures should be secure to prevent deflection during cutting. Sharp tooling and moderate feed rates are recommended practice for clean edges and accurate dimensions. Dispose of chips and shavings per local regulations, as acetal is not suited for uncontrolled burning.