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apilon 52® TLE 25

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyether)

Supplied by API SpA

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Hydrolysis Resistant
  • Low Temperature Resistant
  • Microbe Resistant
  • Oil Resistant
  • Recyclable Material
Uses 
  • Appliances
  • Belts/Belt Repair
  • Coating Applications
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Footwear
  • Gaskets
  • Handles
  • Household Goods
  • Power/Other Tools
  • Sporting Goods
  • Tubing
  • Wheels
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D638
--
psi
  
300% Strain
psi
  
100% Strain
psi
  
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Abrasion Resistance
mm³
 DIN 53516
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength 2
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (-4°F)
 
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A, 15 sec)
 
 ASTM D2240
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, Low Temperature Resistant, Low Temperature Performance.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Household Goods, Housewares, Tubing, Tube, Power Tools, Tools, Belts/Belt Repair, Belt Repair, Gaskets, Gasketing, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Injection Notes
Back Pressure: Medium to Low
Locking Pressure: High
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
L/D Ratio: 20:1 to 30:1
Compression Ratio: 1:2.5 to 1:3
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Without Notch
 
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