Delrin is the trade name commonly used for POM (Polyoxymethylene), an engineering acetal plastic. It is much stiffer and more dimensionally stable than many general-purpose plastics, which makes it useful for precision mechanical parts.
White and black Delrin sheets are essentially the same type of engineering plastic, with the color usually reflecting the material grade, formulation, or manufacturing source.
Property Delrin / POM Sheet
Material Acetal / POM
Strength High mechanical strength
Rigidity High
Friction Low
Wear resistance Very good
Dimensional stability Excellent
Moisture absorption Low
Machining Excellent — CNC, turning, milling
Typical colors White, black
Common uses Gears, bushes, rollers, guides, spacers, jigs, fixtures
White vs. Black Delrin
The color alone should not be the deciding factor. What matters more is the grade and specification.
White POM: commonly selected for general engineering, precision machining and applications where a light-colored surface is preferred.
Black POM: often selected for industrial/mechanical applications where a black appearance is preferred; some black grades can also have additives that alter UV, wear or other properties.
So, if you're buying for a CNC-machined component, ask the supplier for the POM grade, thickness, dimensions, density and datasheet, rather than simply asking for “black Delrin“ or “white Delrin.“
Why choose Laxmi Teflons?
Laxmi Teflons is based in Bhosari, Pune, and its current product information says it supplies engineering plastics including Delrin/POM, PTFE, Nylon, UHMWPE, PEEK, PET and other polymers.
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Some practical reasons to consider them:
Engineering-plastic specialization — they're not limited to Delrin; you can compare POM with PTFE, Nylon, UHMWPE, PEEK, etc., depending on your application.
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Custom sizes/specifications — Laxmi Teflons states that it offers different sizes and specifications and precision-cut solutions.
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Industrial/CNC applications — their range is specifically positioned for CNC machining, fabrication and mechanical components.
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Pune/Bhosari location — useful if you're sourcing for the Pimpri-Chinchwad/Bhosari industrial belt and need relatively quick local supply. Their listed address is J-3/3, J-Block, MIDC, Bhosari, Pune 411026.
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Other material options — if Delrin isn't the right choice, they can potentially supply alternatives rather than forcing one material for every application.
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One important point: I would not choose Laxmi Teflons solely because they claim “premium quality.“ For a production application, ask them for the Delrin/POM datasheet, exact grade, thickness tolerance, flatness, origin/manufacturer and sample and compare those against 2–3 suppliers.
If you tell me what component you're making and the required thickness (e.g. 5 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm), I can also explain whether Delrin, Nylon, PTFE or UHMWPE is the best material for it.
