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apilon 52® F 20

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyester)

Supplied by API SpA

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Hydrolysis Resistant
Uses 
  • Footwear
  • Low Temperature Applications
  
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
     ASTM D638
100% Secant
psi
  
300% Secant
psi
  
Tensile Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness
     ASTM D2240
Shore A, 15 sec
 
  
Shore D, 3 sec
 
  
Additional Information
Abrasion Resistance, DIN 53516: < 50 mm³
Related Terminology
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Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Injection Notes
Locking Pressure: High
Back Pressure: Low to Medium
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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