Medalist MD-160 Teknor Apex Thermoplastic Elastomer

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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
Molding Shrinkage			ASTM D955
Flow		in/in
Across Flow		in/in
Elastomers	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress			ASTM D412
100% Strain		psi
200% Strain		psi
300% Strain		psi
Tensile Strength (Break)		psi	ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation (Break)		%	ASTM D412
Tear Strength		lbf/in	ASTM D624
Compression Set (73°F, 22.0 hr)		%	ASTM D395
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)			ASTM D2240
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Medalist® MD-160, Medalist MD160, Medalist® , Medalist, MedalistMD160, MD, MD-160, MD160, MD:160, MD/160, MD+160, MD_160, MD 160, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, Teknor Apex, ThermoplasticElastomer, 160MD
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Medical Applications.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ISO (1).

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
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

Medalist® MD-160