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apilon 52® MS 59

Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomer (Polyester)

Supplied by API SpA

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General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Europe
Features 
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Good UV Resistance
  • High Rigidity
  • Hydrolysis Resistant
  • Low Temperature Resistant
  • Oil Resistant
  • Recyclable Material
Uses 
  • Appliances
  • Belts/Belt Repair
  • Coating Applications
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Footwear
  • Gaskets
  • Handles
  • Household Goods
  • Power/Other Tools
  • Sporting Goods
  • Tubing
  • Wheels
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength
     ASTM D638
--
psi
  
300% Strain
psi
  
100% Strain
psi
  
Tensile Elongation (Break)
%
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Abrasion Resistance
mm³
 DIN 53516
Elastomers
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tear Strength 2
lbf/in
 ASTM D624
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (-4°F)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Durometer Hardness (Shore D, 3 sec)
 
 ASTM D2240
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Abrasion Resistance, Abrasion Resistant, High Rigidity, Good UV Resistance, UV Resistant, Ultraviolet Resistant, Ultraviolet Light Resistant, Low Temperature Resistant, Low Temperature Performance.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Household Goods, Housewares, Tubing, Tube, Power Tools, Tools, Belts/Belt Repair, Belt Repair, Gaskets, Gasketing, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
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
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Injection Rate
 
  
Injection Notes
Back Pressure: Medium to Low
Locking Pressure: High
Extrusion
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Drying Temperature
°F
  
Drying Time
hr
  
Suggested Max Moisture
%
  
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
L/D Ratio: 20:1 to 30:1
Compression Ratio: 1:2.5 to 1:3
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Without Notch
 
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