Delrin Plectra

delrin plectra

Plectra are triangular shaped, mm 2,6 wide at the base, mm 1,5 at the top and 11 mm long.
Other sizes are available on demand.

They are available in packs of 100 in three thicknesses:

THICK (mm 0,63)
MEDIUM (mm 0,50)
THIN (mm 0,38)

Thickness are nominal and may differ by as much as mm 0,05.

As a rough guide, thick plectra are used for the bass octaves, thin plectra for the 4´ choir, and medium plectra for all other applications.

Available as Natural Delrin and Black Delrin.

Natural Delrin, Pack of 100 pieces, Euro 35 + VAT and delivery costs

Black Delrin, Pack of 100 pieces, Euro 40 + VAT and delivery costs

While traditionally plectra were made from birds´ quill, the plastic acetal has become the material of choice due to its longevity.

Acetal is available as homopolymer POM-H and copolymer POM-C and in various grades for different applications.

Acetal in its various forms is marketed under brand names like Delrin, Celcon and others.

The copolymer (like Celcon) is somewhat softer than the homopolimer, but plectra cut from it also do not last as long.

We use the homopolymer Delrin POM H for plectra because of its superior durability.

We offer natural (whitish) delrin and black delrin (carbon filled).

Natural Delrin gives the longest lasting plectra, but they work harden in time, so the voicing may have to be gone over after a while.

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