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apigo® D 50

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer

Supplied by API SpA

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Good Colorability
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (230°C/2.16 kg)
g/10 min
 ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
     ASTM D638
100% Secant
psi
  
300% Secant
psi
  
Tensile Strength
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (73°F)
psi
 ASTM D790
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
     ASTM D256
-4°F
ft·lb/in
  
73°F
 
  
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D, 3 sec)
 
 ASTM D2240
Additional Information
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity: 150 to 450 MPa
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Colorability.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Injection Notes
Injection Pressure: High
Back Pressure: Medium
Locking Pressure: High
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
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
LD Ratio: >20
Compression Ratio: 1:2.5 to 3
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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