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Optimum® 2000

Copolyester

Supplied by RAUH Polymers, Inc.

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (300°C/1.2 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.125 in)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength 2 (Yield, 0.125 in)
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation 2 (Break, 0.125 in)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (0.125 in)
psi
 ASTM D790
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
     ASTM D256
-40°F, 0.125 in
 
  
73°F, 0.125 in
ft·lb/in
  
Instrumented Dart Impact
in·lb
 ASTM D3763
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (66 psi, Unannealed, 0.125 in)
°F
 ASTM D648
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0630 in)
 
 UL 94
Related Terminology
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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
  
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Melt Temperature
°F
  
Extrusion Notes
Down Stack:
  • Top: 185 to 200°F
  • Middle: 165 to 185°F
  • Bottom: 185 to 200°F
Up Stack:
  • Top: 185 to 200°F
  • Middle: 175 to 190°F
  • Bottom: 170 to 180°F
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Type I
 
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