apigo D 57 API Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomer

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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
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		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
73°F
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D, 3 sec)			ASTM D2240
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Colorability.

Injection	Nominal Value	Unit
Hopper Temperature		°F
Rear Temperature		°F
Middle Temperature		°F
Front Temperature		°F
Nozzle Temperature		°F
Mold Temperature		°F
Injection Rate
Injection Notes
Injection Pressure: High Locking Pressure: High Back Pressure Medium Molds tend to shrink 1-2% To mold a rigid product increase all temperatures by 20°C.
Extrusion	Nominal Value	Unit
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp.		°F
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp.		°F
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp.		°F
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp.		°F
Adapter Temperature		°F
Die Temperature		°F
Extrusion Notes
Screw type: Single screw, general purpose L/D Ratio: > 20 Screw compression ratio: 1:2.5 to 1:3.0 To mold a rigid product increase all temperatures by 20°C.

apigo® D 57