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PEARLTHANE® 11T60D

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyester)

Supplied by Merquinsa

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Product Description
PEARLTHANE® 11T60D is a polycaprolactone copolyester based TPU, supplied in form of translucent, colorless pellets, combining very high hardness with excellent mechanical properties. It is especially advisable for use in producing technical parts by injection molding.

PEARLTHANE® 11T60D is especially adequate for the production of shoe heels and top-pieces, rollers, ear-tags, and a variety of injection-molded components.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Features 
  • High Hardness
Uses 
  • Engineered Applications
  • Engineering Parts
  • Footwear
  • Molded Ear Tags
  • Rollers
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Translucent
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Moisture Content 2
%
 Internal Method
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Abrasion Loss
mm³
 DIN 53516
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress
     ASTM D412
100% Strain
psi
  
300% Strain
psi
  
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D412
Tear Strength 3
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Compression Set (73°F, 70.0 hr)
%
 ASTM D395
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D)
 
 ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
°F
 DIN 51007
Melting Temperature 4
°F
 Internal Method
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Hardness, Hard.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Engineering Parts, Rollers, Roller, Molded Ear Tags.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): EC (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
  
Screw Speed
rpm
  
Screw L/D Ratio
 
  
Injection Notes
Injection Cooling Time: 35sec
Injection Holding Time: 15sec
Injection Time: 4.9sec

Based on an injection moulding equipment with the following characteristics:
Closing force: : 30 tons
Screw diameter: : 1.02 in
Maximum hydraulic pressure: : 3050 psi.
Mould: : Plaque 4.7x4.7x0.08 in.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2MQSA 44
3Die C
4mQSA 111
 
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