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Versaflex™ OM 1245X-1

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Supplied by GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers

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Product Description
The Versaflex™ OM 1245X-1 is designed for overmolding onto polycarbonate (PC), ABS, and PC/ABS susbstrates.
  • Excellent Bond to PC, ABS, PC/ABS
  • Rubbery Feel
  • Soft Touch
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Good Processing Stability
  • Soft
  
Uses 
  • Consumer Applications
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Flexible Grips
  • Overmolding
  • Soft Touch Applications
Agency Ratings 
RoHS Compliance 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
     ASTM D1238
190°C/2.16 kg
g/10 min
  
200°C/5.0 kg
g/10 min
  
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress 2, 3
     ASTM D412
100% Strain, 73°F
psi
  
300% Strain, 73°F
psi
  
Tensile Strength 2, 3 (Break, 73°F)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation 2, 3 (Break, 73°F)
%
 ASTM D412
Compression Set (73°F, 22.0 hr)
%
 ASTM D395B
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A, 10 sec, 73°F)
 
 ASTM D2240
Fill Analysis
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Apparent Viscosity (392°F, 11200 sec^-1)
Pa·s
 ASTM D3835
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Versaflex™ OM 1245X-1, Versaflex OM 1245X1, Versaflex™ , Versaflex, VersaflexOM1245X1, OM 1245 X, OM 1245X, OM 1245 X 1, OM1245X, OM 1245X-1, OM 1245X1, OM 1245X:1, OM 1245X/1, OM 1245X+1, OM 1245X_1, OM 1245X 1, OM1245, 1245X, X1, OM1245X1, OM1245X_1, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, GLS, ThermoplasticElastomer, 1245OM
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Processing Stability, Good Process Stability.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Flexible Grips.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
Suggested Max Regrind
%
  
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
  
Injection Notes
Color concentrates with EVA, polypropylene (PP) or LDPE carrier are most suitable for coloring Versaflex™ OM 1245X-1. Typical letdown ratios are 50:1 to 25:1 - loading levels should be as low as possible to minimize the effect on adhesion. A high color match consistency can be obtained by the use of precolored compounds available from GLS. Concentrates based on PVC should not be used. The final determination of color concentrate suitability should be determined by customer trials.

Purge thoroughly before and after use of this product with a low flow (0.5 - 2.5 MFR) polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP).

Regrind levels up to 20% can be used with Versaflex™ OM 1245X-1 with minimal property loss, provided that the regrind is free of contamination. To minimize losses during molding, the melt temperature should remain as low as possible. The final determination of the regrind effectiveness should be determined by the customer.

Versaflex™ OM 1245X-1 has good melt stability. Maximum residence times may vary, depending on the size of the barrel. Generally, the barrel should be emptied if it is idle for periods of 5 - 8 minutes or longer.

Suggested Dewpoint: -40°F

Injection Speed: 1 to 3 in/sec
1st Stage - Boost Pressure: 100 to 800 psi
2nd Stage - Hold Pressure: 30% of Boost
Hold Time (Thick Part): 4 to 10 sec
Hold Time (Thin Part): 1 to 3 sec
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Die C
32 hr
 
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