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        "rendered": "<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d2eafd\">With the development of the trend of\u201creplacing steel with plastics\u201d, plastic gears are also continuously evolving to meet the operating requirements of various fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5;color:#e5e5e5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you still struggling with choosing the right gear material? Are you still hesitating among materials such as PA, POM, and PEEK?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t worry. In the selection of materials under the trend of \u201creplacing steel with plastics\u201d, why not get to know another rising star in the field of gear materials \u2014 POK? One more understanding means one more choice. Perhaps this is exactly the solution to your problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About Gears, I believe everyone is familiar with gears. The most common working principle of gears is gear transmission, which can achieve functions such as changing rotational speed and torque, changing the direction of motion, and changing the form of motion. Gears have advantages including high transmission efficiency, accurate transmission ratio, and a wide power range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For these reasons, gears are important components in various mechanical equipment, such as automobiles, machine tools, aviation, ships, agricultural machinery, construction machinery, and other fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the development of the trend of \u201creplacing steel with plastics\u201d, plastic gears are also continuously evolving to meet the operating requirements of various applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 <\/strong><strong>About POK<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>POK, also known as polyketone, is a high-performance engineering plastic.<\/strong>&nbsp;It can not only meet the excellent mechanical performance requirements of gears, but also demonstrates outstanding wear resistance among various materials, making it an ideal choice for many application scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/tempsite02.honeitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-53.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-53.png 428w, https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-53-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2&nbsp;Advantages of POK as Gear Material<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"319\" src=\"http:\/\/tempsite02.honeitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-54.png 691w, https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-54-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5a23bf8e wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"285\" src=\"http:\/\/tempsite02.honeitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-56.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1315\" style=\"width:154px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-container-content-e29552f7\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tempsite02.honeitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-55.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"692\" height=\"287\" src=\"http:\/\/tempsite02.honeitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-55.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1314\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-55.png 692w, https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-55-300x124.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3 Wear \/ Noise Test Comparison<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25cf Test standard: ASTM G 137;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25cf Test materials: POK, POM, PA66;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25cf Test conditions: Load (0.1 MPa), speed (1, 1.25, 1.5 m\/s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"692\" height=\"259\" src=\"http:\/\/tempsite02.honeitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-57.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-57.png 692w, https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-57-300x112.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"692\" height=\"177\" src=\"http:\/\/tempsite02.honeitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-58.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-58.png 692w, https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-58-300x77.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4 <\/strong><strong>Limitations Under Certain Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>POK is not a perfect material for every situation. There are still some conditions where it may not be suitable, and actual application environments need to be considered:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attention:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u25cf Long-term exposure to temperatures \uff1e<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>90<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;\u2103<\/strong><strong>, or high-temperature and high-humidity environments;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u25cf Applications where component discoloration is not allowed (black grades are recommended);<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u25cf Situations requiring resistance to strong acids or strong alkalis;<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u25cf Attempts to replace currently used super engineering plastics, such as PEEK and PSU, where the same rigidity, strength, and heat resistance are required.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 <\/strong><strong>Reference Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>01&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>For applications requiring low-temperature resistance, or materials that require no formaldehyde or harmful substance emissions to replace POM materials:&nbsp;Choose POK. It can not only solve the above problems but also prevent mold corrosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25b7 Such as small appliances, medical applications, and other fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>02&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>In high-temperature wear-resistant applications, POM and PA66 may melt and lose their wear resistance under high load\/high temperature conditions:&nbsp;POK materials can be used as replacements to ensure stable wear resistance.\u25b7 Such as CNC milling machining, automotive electronic power steering, and other fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>03&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>When POM and PA66 gears generate high noise, have insufficient wear resistance and fatigue resistance, or when POM gears are prone to tooth breakage:&nbsp;POK materials can be used as replacements to ensure quiet and stable product operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25b7 Such as robot vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning machines, printers, and other small appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>04&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>For requirements such as high-temperature wear resistance, noise reduction, and medical-grade safety materials:&nbsp;POK materials can be used, with relevant water-contact and food-grade certifications, no formaldehyde, and low VOCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25b7 Such as small appliances, medical devices, and other fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Others<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">POM is extremely sensitive to acids and alkalis, so halogen-containing additives cannot be used in POM. Therefore, POM is incompatible with halogen-containing PTFE and flame retardants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, although POM has a low coefficient of friction, its wear loss is relatively high. The wear process may be accompanied by noise and powder generation, which also requires attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wer Resistance Test Data of POK and POM Materials Under 100 rpm and 66 N Conditions:<\/strong><strong>\uff1a<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"287\" src=\"http:\/\/tempsite02.honeitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59.png 693w, https:\/\/www.wdfsz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-59-300x124.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared with POM, POK materials already have excellent wear resistance. If higher wear resistance is required, additional wear-resistant additives can also be added to further improve performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The design flexibility of POK materials can also meet your creativity, enabling complex shapes that are difficult to achieve with traditional metals, while easily adapting to design trends and application requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can save significant costs in materials and manufacturing processes, reducing production costs without affecting quality or durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">POK gears can be applied in fields such as water meters, cleaning appliances, printers, automotive components, electronic toys, medical applications, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there are special requirements that cannot be met by standard grades, don\u2019t worry. We can also conduct customized R&amp;D and production according to your requirements, making every effort to achieve the expected material performance and provide customers with the ideal material solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In summary, POK materials occupy an important position in the field of engineering plastics due to their excellent wear resistance.&nbsp;Whether in automotive, machinery, electronics, or other industries, POK provides a reliable and efficient material choice.&nbsp;If you are looking for a material with excellent wear resistance, POK may be worth trying. We believe it will bring you unexpected results.<\/p>",
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