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PEARLTHANE® 11T85E

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polycaprolactone)

Supplied by Merquinsa

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Product Description
PEARLTHANE 11T85E is a polycaprolactone-copolyester based TPU, supplied in form of translucent, colourless pellets, combining hardness with excellent mechanical properties. It is
recommended for extrusion applications.

PEARLTHANE 11T85E when extruded, is used for making films, cables, tubing, profiles, etc.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
  • North America
  
Features 
  • High Elasticity
  • Medium Hardness
  
Uses 
  • Cable Jacketing
  • Film
  • Profiles
  • Tubing
  
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Translucent
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity      
--
 
 ASTM D792
--
g/cm³
 DIN 53479
Moisture Content
%
 Internal Method
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Abrasion Loss
mm³
 DIN 53516
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Stress     ASTM D412, DIN 53504
100% Strain
psi
  
300% Strain
psi
  
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D412, DIN 53504
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D412, DIN 53504
Tear Strength      
-- 2
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
--
lbf/in
 DIN 53515
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore A)
 
 ASTM D2240, DIN 53505
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)
°F
 DIN 51007
Melting Temperature
°F
 Internal Method
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: PEARLTHANE® 11T85E, PEARLTHANE 11T85E, PEARLTHANE® , PEARLTHANE, PEARLTHANE11T85E, 11 T 85 E, 11T85E, 11T, T85, 85E, Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer, Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polycaprolactone), Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer Polycaprolactone, TPU-Capro, TPUCapro, TPU:Capro, TPU/Capro, TPU+Capro, TPU_Capro, TPU Capro, Thermoplastic Polyurethane, TPU, Merquinsa, ThermoplasticPolyurethaneElastomerPolycaprolactone, ThermoplasticPolyurethane, T11
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Medium Hardness, High Elasticity, Highly Elastic.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Tubing, Tube.
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).
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.
°F
  
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.
°F
  
Die Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Extruder Speed: 12 to 60 rpm
Extrusion Compression Ratio: 2:1 to 3:1
Extrusion L/D Ratio: 25:1 to 30:1
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Die C
 
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