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Versaflex™ OM 6160-1

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Supplied by GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers

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Product Description
Versaflex™ OM 6160-1 is specifically designed to bond to a variety of standard and modified nylon materials, including those which are glass-filled, heat stabilized and/or impact modified.
  • Excellent Surface Appearance
  • Exceptional Colorability
  • Outstanding Adhesion in Both Two-Shot and Insert Molding Processes
  • Soft, Rubbery Grip
  • Very Easy to Process
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
Features 
  • Good Adhesion
  • Good Colorability
  • Good Processability
  • Good Surface Finish
  
Agency Ratings 
 
Appearance 
  • Natural Color
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
Tear Strength
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Compression Set (73°F, 22.0 hr)
%
 ASTM D395B
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A, 10 sec)
 
 ASTM D2240
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0591 in)
 
 UL 94
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 6160-1, Versaflex OM 61601, Versaflex™ , Versaflex, VersaflexOM61601, OM 6160, OM 6160-1, OM 61601, OM 6160:1, OM 6160/1, OM 6160+1, OM 6160_1, OM 6160 1, OM6160, 61601, OM61601, OM6160_1, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, GLS, ThermoplasticElastomer, 6160OM
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Adhesion, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Surface Finish, Good Colorability.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 2 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): FDA (1), UL (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
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 PS, EVA, or LDPE carriers are most suitable for coloring Versaflex™ OM 6160-1. Typical 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. Polypropylene (PP) based color concentrates are not recommended because they can significantly affect adhesion of the TPE to the nylon. 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 6160-1 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 regrind effectiveness should be determined by the customer.

Versaflex™ OM 6160-1 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 8 - 10 minutes or longer.

Drying is not Required

Injection Speed: 2.5 to 5 in/sec
1st Stage - Boost Pressure: 400 to 600 psi
2nd Stage - Hold Pressure: 70% of Boost
Hold Time (Thick Part): 3 to 6 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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