Medalist® MD-575 Teknor Apex Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Specific Gravity			ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (190°C/2.16 kg)		g/10 min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow		in/in	ASTM D955
Elastomers	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress			ASTM D412
50% Strain		psi
100% 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			ASTM D2240
Shore A, 1 sec
Shore A, 5 sec
Shore A, 15 sec
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Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Medical Applications.

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. Screen Pack Recommendation: 60/200/200/60 to 60/200/400/400/200/60 mesh size.

Notes

¹Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.

Medalist® MD-575