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ESPOLEX 903

Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomer

Supplied by Sumitomo Chemical America, Inc.

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Central America
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Uses 
  • Automotive Exterior Parts
  • Handles
  • Knobs
  • Sporting Goods
  
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ISO 1133
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress 2 (100% Strain)
psi
 ISO 37
Tensile Stress 2 (Break)
psi
 ISO 37
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break)
%
 ISO 37
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength 3
     ISO 179
-22°F
ft·lb/in²
  
73°F
 
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ISO 868
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Brittleness Temperature (Type A)
°F
 ISO 812
Related Terminology
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Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Injection Notes
Injection Pressure: High
Pack/Hold Pressure: 40-70% of Inj Press
Screw RPM: Slow
Part Draft: 3-6° per side
Tool Surface Finish: Light Texture
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type 1A, 20 in/min
3Thickness: 3.2 mm
 
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