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HAPFLEX 598-3

Thermoplastic

Supplied by Hapco Inc.

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Product Description
The Hapflex 500 series offers a full range of soft durometers, from 45 - 95 Shore A, while the Hapflex 600 series yields harder durometers on the Shore D scale ranging from 50 - 70 Shore D. All are relatively fast, room curing, flexible systems that do not require post curing, but can be accelerated with moderate heat for faster curing. Most Hapflex 500 & 600 products are offered in 2 speeds: a standard 30-45 minute working time, and a 3-6 minute working time for fast demold.

The Hapflex elastomers are low viscosity, making them easy to handle and pour, yet still provide precise duplications of surface details surface finishes.

In addition, the Hapflex elastomers are virtually shock resistant and unbreakable, making them exceptionally well suited for permanent molds, parts or master patterns that will not crack or chip during use or storage. A major advantage is the superior abrasion resistance properties of the Hapflex elastomers.

Precision tracing patterns, roll coverings, fixtures, flexible parts, forming dies, bending tools, and a variety of foundry applications are just a few examples of Hapflex applications.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Fast Cure
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Good Flexibility
  • Good Toughness
  • Low Shrinkage
  • Low Viscosity
  • Moisture Resistant
  • Shock Resistant
Uses 
  • Gaskets
  • Liners
  • Molds/Dies/Tools
  • Patterns
  • Rollers
Appearance 
  • Clear - Blue Tint
Forms 
  • Liquid
Processing Method 
  • Casting
  • Machining
  • Thermoforming
  • Vacuum Casting
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D4669
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D2566
Weight - per cubic inch
g
  
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength 2
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
 
 ASTM D256
Unnotched Izod Impact
 
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermoset
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Thermoset Components
      
Part A
 
  
Part B
 
  
Thermoset Mix Viscosity (77°F)
cP
 ASTM D4878
Demold Time (70°F)
min
 Internal Method
Gel Time 3 (77°F)
min
 ASTM D2971
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: HAPFLEX 598-3, HAPFLEX 5983, HAPFLEX , HAPFLEX5983, 598, 598-3, 5983, 598:3, 598/3, 598+3, 598_3, 598 3, Thermoplastic, Unspecified, Thermoplastic Unspecified, TP, Unspecified, TP Unspecified, Hapco Inc., ThermoplasticUnspecified, TPUnspecified, 3598
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Fast Cure, Fast Curing, Low Viscosity, Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, Good Flexibility, Flexible, Moisture Resistant, Water Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption, Low Shrinkage, Good Toughness, Tough.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Molds/Dies/Tools, Molds, Dies, tools, Gaskets, Gasketing, Rollers, Roller.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Die C
3100 g
 
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