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Core Elastomers TPV-15A-N

Core Elastomers TPV-15A-N is a thermoplastic vulcanizate alloy, very soft general-purpose grade used in a wide array of applications.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Alloy (TPV Alloy)

Processing Methods: Coextrusion, Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Consumer Applications, Gaskets, General Purpose

Density: 910.0 - 910.0 kg/m³

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Applications
  • Soft Grips
  • Seals & Gaskets
  • Consumer Applications
  • Damping Devices
Processing Methods
  • Extrusion
  • Co-Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  • Overmolding

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Appearance
Pellet
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hardness (15 sec)17.0Shore AASTM D2240
Specific Gravity0.91ASTM D792
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ultimate Tensile Strength431.0psiASTM D412
Ultimate Elongation712.0%ASTM D412
Modulus (100%)52.0psiASTM D412
Tear Strength46.0Ibf/inASTM D624
Compression Set (22 hrs, 73°F)21.0%ASTM D395
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature180.0F
Drying Time3.0hrs
Suggested Maximum Moisture0.08%
Processing Parameters
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Nozzle Temperature360 - 420°F
Front Temperature350 - 390F
Middle Temperature350 - 380F
Rear Temperature340 - 370F
Mold Temperature50 - 125F
Injection SpeedMiddle to High
Vent Depth0.025mm
Mold Shrinkage1.5 - 2.5%