Versaflex™ OM 6160-9 GLS Thermoplastic Elastomer

Product Description

Versaflex™ OM 6160-9 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

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 Processability

Good Surface Finish

Agency Ratings

Appearance

Black

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
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Adhesion, Good Processability, Easy Processing, Good Surface Finish.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): 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
Purge thoroughly before and after use of this product with a low flow (0.5 - 2.5 MFR) polyethylene (PE) or polpropylene (PP). Regrind levels up to 20% can be used with Versaflex™ OM 6160-9 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 6160-9 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: 30% 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

Versaflex™ OM 6160-9

Thermoplastic Elastomer

Supplied by GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers