GEHR POM

GEHR POM® ESD 9 is a variant of POM-C with reduced surface resistance. Unfilled thermoplastic materials made of plastic are electrically insulating and are classified as non-conductors. By means of certain modifiers, such as treated carbon black, metal fibers or certain salts, however, an inherently acting electrical conductivity can also be introduced. This can result in antistatic, static dissipative or even very conductive properties. The aggregates used are not subject to migration, so that continuity of this special property is ensured. In our standard program we have the following electrically conductive materials in stock: GEHR PE-ELS®, GEHR POM-ELS® and GEHR PVDF-ELS®. Due to market-specific requirements, we have now added an electrically conductive type to the technical materials: GEHR POM-ESD 9® has a static conductivity with a surface resistance of between 106 Ω and 109 Ω. This favors applications in sensitive electrical engineering and conveyor technology with – at the same time – increased requirements in explosion protection.

GEHR POM® C is produced from the continuous operating temperature of this engineering plastic ranges between -40 °C and +100 °C. Based on its toughness combined with high dimensional stability, there is no tendency to stress cracking. The copolymer has high thermal stability and chemical resistance. In particular, the increased hydrolytic stability and resistance to contact with many solvents must be taken into account. This material is frequently found in applications in the food industry, as cleaning processes require resistance to the use of hot water or various chemical agents. Our round rods and sheets in natural or black color comply with the food contact regulations according to 10/2011/EC.

GEHR POM® ELS is a variant of POM-C with enhanced electrical conductivity. The conductivity is generated by a specially adjusted additive. Migration to the part surface, and thus strong fluctuation of the good conductivity, should therefore not occur. The surface resistance, measured on the semi-finished product, is ≤104 Ω.

GEHR POM® C 25GF has a broad property profile that offers increased strength for many applications compared to non-reinforced GEHR POM-C®. In addition, the reinforcement reduces the coefficient of expansion and simultaneously increases the heat deflection temperature.

GEHR POM® 10 PE (GLIDE) are used for tribological applications in which increased sliding wear is to be expected, POM-10PE is frequently used, whose sliding properties have been significantly enhanced. This type of POM-C with modified sliding properties also has a raw material food contact approval.

GEHR POM® 10 PE-TF (GLIDE) is new material in which the tribological behavior (friction) has been optimized by incorporating solid lubricants. Thanks to these solid lubricants, we achieve a high wear resistance, a low coefficient of friction and thus a good dry running capability. In addition to the standard features, these plastic materials also have excellent emergency running properties, good damping properties as well as optimized chemical resistance and oxidative stability. Their abrasion behavior is also positively influenced by the firmly integrated PTFE additive, which is not harmful to health