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Plenco 01581 (Injection)

Thermoset Polyester

Glass Fiber Reinforcement; Mineral Filler

Supplied by Plastics Engineering Co.

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Product Description
PLENCO 01581 is a glass and mineral reinforced pelletized polyester molding compound, exhibiting excellent dimensional stability, mechanical strength and also arc resistance, track resistance, and flammability ratings. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01581 is available in a wide range of colors.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement
  • Mineral Filler
  
Features 
  • Arc Resistant
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Strength
  • Tracking Resistant
  
Appearance 
  • Colors Available
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Apparent Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1895
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength
psi
 ASTM D790
Compressive Strength
psi
 ASTM D695
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (E-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Max. Continuous Use Temperature
°F
 ASTM D794
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM E831
Thermal Conductivity (212°F)
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 ASTM C177
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Volume Resistivity
ohm·cm
 ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength
     ASTM D149
-- 2
V/mil
  
-- 3
V/mil
  
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)
 
 ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)
 
 ASTM D150
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0394 in)
 
 UL 94
Oxygen Index
%
 ASTM D2863
UL File Number
 
  
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
V
 UL 746
Additional Information
The value listed as Mold Shrink, Linear-Flow, ASTM D955 was tested according to the ASTM D6289 standard.
The value listed as Comparative Tracking Index, UL 746 was tested according to ASTM D3638.
The value listed as Thermal Conductivity, ASTM C177 was tested according to the ASTM E1461 standard.
Post Shrinkage, ASTM D6289, 72hr, 120°C: 0.01%
Heat Resistance, ASTM D794: 212°C
Drop Ball Impact, PLENCO Method: 260 J/m
Related Terminology
This supplier and product may also be known by these terms: Plenco

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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Strength.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Suggested Shot Size
%
  
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Cushion
in
  
Injection Notes
Injection Time: 3-6 sec
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Method A (Short-Time)
3Method B (Step-by-Step)
 
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