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Sarlink® 4390

Thermoplastic Vulcanizate

Supplied by Teknor Apex Company (Sarlink)

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Product Description
A highly engineered thermoplastic elastomer for use in demanding applications. Sarlink® 4390 is a flame retardant, high hardness grade processing exceptional chemical resistance, compression set and high temperature performance. This product can be processed by injection molding or extrusion. Applications include wire and cable insulation, electrical connectors, seals gaskets and boots.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
  
Features 
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • High Hardness
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Low Compression Set
Uses 
  • Connectors
  • Constant Velocity Joint Boots
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Gaskets
  • Insulation
  • Seals
  • Wire & Cable Applications
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress (100% Strain)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D412
Tear Strength
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A, 5 sec, Injection Molded)
 
 ASTM D2240
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0470 in)
 
 UL 94
Oxygen Index
%
 ASTM D2863
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Sarlink® 4390, Sarlink 4390, Sarlink® , Sarlink, Sarlink4390, 4390, Thermoplastic Vulcanizate, TPV, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, ThermoplasticVulcanizate, ThermoplasticElastomer
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Hardness, Hard, Low Compression Set, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, High Heat Resistance.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Wire and Cable Applications, Wire & Cable Applications, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Gaskets, Gasketing, CV Joint Boots, Constant Velocity Joint Boots.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Screw L/D Ratio
 
  
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Take-Off Roll
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Screen Pack: 20 to 60 mesh
Screw: 24:1 Compression Ratio
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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