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MEGOLON™ + S800

Thermoplastic

Supplied by AlphaGary

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Product Description
MEGOLON+ S800 is a thermoplastic, halogen free, fire retardant high-speed cable sheathing compound for general-purpose applications. This product exhibits excellent processing characteristics including the ability to extrude at very high speeds and has been specifically designed to allow cable manufacturers to maximise volumetric output and efficiency

APPLICATIONS
  • UK: BS 7878 : 7 (HD 624.7 S1)
  • Germany: DIN VDE 0207, part 24, type HM2
  • Also complies with BS7655 6.1 Grades LTS1 and LTS 3
  • Designed to meet the demands of the data and communication cable market
  • Also suitable for low voltage cable applications
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
 
Features 
  • Fast Molding Cycle
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Colorability
  • Good Processability
  • Good Surface Finish
  • Halogen Free
  • Low Viscosity
  • Moisture Resistant
Uses 
  • Cable Jacketing
  • Communication Wire Insulation
  • Low Voltage Insulation
Agency Ratings 
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (150°C/21.6 kg)
g/10 min
ISO 1133
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Elongation at Break
     
73°F 2
%
 
73°F 3
%
 
158°F 4
%
 
158°F 5
%
 
158°F 6
%
 
after 7 days: 212°F
%
IEC 60811-1-2
Tensile Strength
     
73°F 3
psi
 
73°F 2
psi
 
158°F 4
psi
 
158°F 5
psi
 
158°F 6
psi
 
after 7 days: 212°F
psi
IEC 60811-1-2
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress (Yield)
psi
IEC 60811-1-1
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
IEC 60811-1-1
Tear Strength
lbf/in
BS 6469 99.1
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Hot Pressure Test (194°F)
%
IEC 60811-1-3
Aging
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Change in Tensile Strength in Air (212°F, 168 hr)
%
IEC 60811-1-2
Change in Tensile Strain at Break in Air (212°F, 168 hr)
%
IEC 60811-1-2
Change in Tensile Stress
     
73°F, 168 hr, in ASTM #2 Oil
%
 
73°F, 168 hr, in Diesel
%
 
158°F, 4 hr, in ASTM #2 Oil
%
 
158°F, 4 hr, in Diesel
%
 
158°F, 4 hr, in SAE 20 Oil
%
 
158°F, 168 hr, in Water
%
BS 6469 99.1
Change in Tensile Strain at Break
     
73°F, 168 hr, in ASTM #2 Oil
%
 
73°F, 168 hr, in Diesel
%
 
158°F, 4 hr, in ASTM #2 Oil
%
 
158°F, 4 hr, in Diesel
%
 
158°F, 4 hr, in SAE 20 Oil
%
 
158°F, 168 hr, in Water
%
BS 6469 99.1
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dissipation Factor (50 Hz)
 
ASTM D150
Insulation Resistance
    BS 6469 99.2
68°F 7
ohm·cm
 
68°F
ohm·cm
 
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Oxygen Index
%
ISO 4589-2
Acid Gas Emission Conductivity
µS/cm
IEC 60754-2
Acid Gas Emission pH
 
IEC 60754-2
Flammability Temperature Index
°F
ISO 4589-3
Related Terminology
This supplier and product may also be known by these terms: Alpha Gary

Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: MEGOLON™ + S800, MEGOLON S800, MEGOLON™ , MEGOLON, MEGOLONS800, S 800, + S800, S800, : S800, / S800, - S800, _ S800, S800, _S800, Thermoplastic, Unspecified, Thermoplastic Unspecified, TP, Unspecified, TP Unspecified, AlphaGary, ThermoplasticUnspecified, TPUnspecified, 800S
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Zero Halogen Content, Halogen Free, Fast Cycle, Rapid Cycle, Productivity, Fast Molding Cycle, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Colorability, Moisture Resistant, Water Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption, Good Surface Finish, Low Viscosity.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Communication Wire Insulation, Low Voltage Insulation.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 3 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): IEC (1), BS (1), DIN (1).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
 
Cylinder Zone 5 Temp.
°F
 
Melt Temperature
°F
 
Die Temperature
°F
 
Extrusion Notes
Compression ratio: 1-2 : 1
Draw down ratio: 1.5:1
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2after 7 days, in Diesel
3after 7 days, in ASTM #2 Oil
4after 4 hours, in SAE 2 Oil
5after 4 hours, in Diesel
6after 4 hours, in ASTM #2 Oil
7after 28 days immersion in water
 
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