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Elexar® EL-1392A

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Supplied by Teknor Apex Company

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Uses 
  • Appliance Wire Insulation
  • Appliance Wire Jacketing
  • Cable Jacketing
  • Connectors
  • Flexible Cord Jacketing
  • Industrial Cable Insulation
  • Terminal Cable Jacketing
  • Underground Power Cable
  • Wire & Cable Applications
  • Wire Jacketing
Appearance 
  • Opaque
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (200°C/5.0 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress (100% Strain)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Strength (Break)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D412
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A, 5 sec)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature
°F
 ASTM D746
Aging
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Change in Tensile Strength
     ASTM D471
277°F, 168 hr
%
  
316°F, 168 hr
%
  
Change in Ultimate Elongation
     ASTM D471
277°F, 168 hr
%
  
316°F, 168 hr
%
  
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dissipation Factor (77°F, 1 MHz)
 
 ASTM D150
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.125 in)
 
 UL 94
Oxygen Index
%
 ASTM D2863
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Elexar® EL-1392A, Elexar EL1392A, Elexar® , Elexar, ElexarEL1392A, EL, EL 1392 A, EL-1392A, EL1392A, EL:1392A, EL/1392A, EL+1392A, EL_1392A, EL 1392A, EL1392, 1392A, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, Teknor Apex, ThermoplasticElastomer, 1392EL
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Appliance Wire Insulation, Industrial Cable Insulation, Appliance Wire Jacketing, Flexible Cord Jacketing, Terminal Cable Jacketing, Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Cushion
in
  
Injection Notes
Drying is not necessary. However, if moisture is a problem, dry the pellets for 2 to 4 hours at 150°F (65°C).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 5 Temp.
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Screw Speed: 30 to 100 rpm
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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