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WPP TPO TPO-185

Compounded Polypropylene

Supplied by Washington Penn Plastic Co. Inc.

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Product Description
This TPO compound has been tailored specifically to meet the requirements of each of the major automobile producers. Features include good scuff, nick and wear resistance and also very good ductility and practical toughness. This compound also features an excellent balance of impact strength and rigidity. Typical applications include flexible tubing and automotive applications.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • Ductile
  • Good Impact Resistance
  • Good Melt Strength
  • Good Toughness
  • Good Wear Resistance
  • High Rigidity
  • Low Temperature Impact Resistance
  • Scratch Resistant
Uses 
  • Automotive Applications
  • Tubing
  
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Colors Available
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus - Tangent 3
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength 3
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Gardner Impact (-22°F)
in·lb
 ASTM D3029
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness
     ASTM D2240
Shore A
 
  
Shore D
 
  
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Scratch Resistant, Resists Scratches, Good Wear Resistance, Wear Resistant, Good Toughness, Tough, Good Impact Resistance, High Rigidity, Good Melt Strength, Low Temperatuer Impact Resistance, Low Temp Impact Resistance.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Tubing, Tube.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): ASTM (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Holding Pressure
psi
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Clamp Tonnage
tons/in²
  
Cushion
in
  
Injection Notes
Injection Speed: 0.5 to 2.75 in/s
Zone 4 Temperature: 420 to 445°F
Hot Runner Temperature: 420 to 450°F
Hydraulic Oil Temperature: 110 to 125°F
Shot Capacity vs. Barrel Capacity: 2.5 to 4
Screw Decompression: 0.1 to 0.25 in
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
22.0 in/min
30.050 in/min
 
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