Delrin - Teflon

donbernard · Post by **donbernard** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 1:37 pm

The question lies in the subject line.
Is Delrin the same as Teflon?.
Here in Europe I am able to get "Teflon" tennons easily whereas Delrin I have to order from the US and wait up to two weeks for delivery.

Bernard (DonBernard)

hazmat · Post by **hazmat** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:25 am

They're different so far as I know. Delrin is otherwise known as acetal, so you might want to look it up that way on your side of the pond. Dunno if it'll help you out at all but it might.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:28 am

Yes, they are definitely different materials. Teflon works fine. I think both materials are self lubricating....oohhh yyeaah. I love self lubricating.

LexKY_Pipe · Post by **LexKY_Pipe** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:17 pm

I wonder if there's a European name for Delrin?

hazmat · Post by **hazmat** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:06 am

LexKY_Pipe wrote:I wonder if there's a European name for Delrin?

The trade name is acetal. I would think it would be the same worldwide but I'm not sure. I just know when I look it up at onlinemetals, that's how its listed.