Elexar® EL-8313 Teknor Apex Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Specific Gravity			ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)		g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Elastomers	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress (200% Strain)		psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Strength (Break)		psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation (Break)		%	ASTM D412
Tear Strength²		lbf/in	ASTM D624
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D, 15 sec)			ASTM D2240
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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.

²Die C

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