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Elastocon® 2840FX

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Elastocon® 2840FX is a functionalized translucent thermoplastic elastomer compound formulated for applications that require rubber-like properties and high resilience. Elastocon® 2840FX is well suited for consumer goods and industrial applications requiring U.V. stability. Elastocon 2840FX has been developed for applications requiring print ability and overmolding onto various metals and other non-plastic substrates.Elastocon® 2840FX is supplied as ready to use pellets in 50 lb. quantities.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Consumer Applications, Industrial Applications

Density: 920.0 - 920.0 kg/m³

Tear Strength: 88.0 - 88.0 kN/m

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Physical Form
Appearance
Translucent
Incompatible with
flexible PVC
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength4.5 (651)MPa (psi)ASTM D412
Modulus (100% Elongation)1.2MPaASTM D412
Hardness40Immediate Shore AASTM D2240
Tear Strength88kN/mISO 34-1
Elongation319%ASTM D412
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.92g/cm3ASTM D1505
Processing Information (Extrusion)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Zone 5 Temperature177 - 182°C
Die Temperature160 - 171°C
Zone 1 Temperature154 - 160°C
Zone 2 Temperature160 - 171°C
Zone 3 Temperature171 - 177°C
Zone 4 Temperature182 - 188°C
Screw Speed75 - 125rpm
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Front Temperature193 - 204°C
Rear Temperature177°C
Nozzle Temperature199 - 204°C
Mold Temperature37.8 - 49°C
Back Pressure34 - 1.03MPa
Injection RateSlow - Moderate-
Center Temperature188 - 199°C
Melt Temperature199 - 204°C

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