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apinat® A 65
Thermoplastic Elastomer
Supplied by API SpA
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General
Material Status
Commercial: Active
Availability
Europe
Features
Biodegradable
Good Weather Resistance
Uses
Overmolding
Agency Ratings
Appearance
Natural Color
Processing Method
Extrusion
Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
ASTM D792
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
ASTM D638
300% Strain
psi
100% Strain
psi
--
psi
Tensile Elongation
(Break)
%
ASTM D638
Abrasion Resistance
mm³
DIN 53516
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength
lbf/in
ASTM D624
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness
(Shore A, 15 sec)
ASTM D2240
Additional Information
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Ozone Resistance
2
(104°F)
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: apinat® A 65, apinat A 65, apinat® , apinat, apinatA65, A 65, A65, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, API, ThermoplasticElastomer, 65A
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Weather Resistance, Weather Resistant.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 3 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EN (2), ISO (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
Drying Temperature
°F
Drying Time
hr
Suggested Max Moisture
%
Rear Temperature
°F
Middle Temperature
°F
Front Temperature
°F
Nozzle Temperature
°F
Mold Temperature
°F
Injection Rate
Injection Notes
Injection Pressure: Medium
Back Pressure: Low to Medium
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
Drying Temperature
°F
Drying Time
hr
Suggested Max Moisture
%
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
Die Temperature
°F
Extrusion Notes
L/D Ratio: >20
Compression Ratio: 1:2.5
Notes
1
Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2
72 hr, 200 ppcm, Tension = 20%
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