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PermaFlex® 55
Thermoplastic Elastomer
Supplied by RAUH Polymers, Inc.
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General
Material Status
Commercial: Active
Availability
North America
Features
Good Chemical Resistance
Hydrolytically Stable
Forms
Pellets
Processing Method
Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR)
(240°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
2
ASTM D638
Break, -40°F
psi
Break, 73°F
psi
Tensile Elongation
2
ASTM D638
Break, -40°F
%
Break, 73°F
%
Taber Abrasion Resistance
(1000 Cycles, 1000 g, H-18 Wheel)
mg
ASTM D1044
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength
3
lbf/in
ASTM D624
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ASTM D256
-40°F
73°F
Instrumented Dart Impact
in·lb
ASTM D3763
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness
(Shore D)
ASTM D2240
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Vicat Softening Temperature
°F
ASTM D1525
4
Melting Temperature
°F
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
(0.0630 in)
UL 94
Additional Information
The value listed as Taber Abrasion Resistance, ASTM D1044, was tested in accordance with ASTM D3389.
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: PermaFlex® 55, PermaFlex 55, PermaFlex® , PermaFlex, PermaFlex55, 55, Thermoplastic Elastomer, TPE, Rauh Polymers, ThermoplasticElastomer
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
Drying Temperature
°F
Drying Time
hr
Suggested Max Moisture
%
Rear Temperature
°F
Middle Temperature
°F
Front Temperature
°F
Nozzle Temperature
°F
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
Mold Temperature
°F
Injection Pressure
psi
Injection Rate
Holding Pressure
psi
Back Pressure
psi
Injection Notes
Screw Speed: Medium
Notes
1
Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2
Type I
3
Die C, 20 in/min
4
Rate A (50°C/h)
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