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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
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
272 hr, 200 ppcm, Tension = 20%
 
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