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Arnitel® EM550-H

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Arnitel® EM550-H is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) renowned for its exceptional blend of flexibility, high temperature resistance, and strength, complemented by excellent processing characteristics. Across industries such as automotive and E&E, it is gaining prominence as a more sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional rubbers, leading to reduced environmental impact and lower system costs. This material can be processed using both extrusion and injection molding technologies and includes heat stabilization for enhanced performance.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Hoses, Mandrels, Pipe Seals, Vacuum Bags

Density: 1200.0 - 1200.0 kg/m³

Strain at Break: 820.0 - 820.0 %

Flexural Modulus: 195.0 - 195.0 MPa

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Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Mandrels as Supportive Tool Application Data

Details

Peroxide resistant Arnitel® mandrels for rubber and elastomer hose manufacturing

Benefits

  • Arnitel® (TPE) offers in extrusion lower torque and better stability measured in tolerances
  • Easier to extract the mandrels from the tubes than alternative materials
  • Cost reduction compared by increasing the number of re-use cycles (raw material and waste saving)
Hydraulic Hoses Application Data

Details

Arnitel® is used as liner material in multilayer reinforced hydraulic hoses that are in direct contact with various hydraulic fluids.

Benefits

  • Arnitel® allows easy extrusion
  • Arnitel® has good resistance against hydraulic fluids
  • Arnitel® offers good low temperature flexibility
  • Arnitel® allows for high peak temperature resistance
Vacuum Bags Application Data

Details

Vacuum bags are used in various household applications, for which Arnitel® is perfectly suitable in offering a solution.

Benefits

  • Arnitel® offers easy processing into film (blown and cast)
  • Arnitel® allows high ductility at low temperatures
  • Arnitel® allows for excellent stability and good strength at typical curing temperatures

Properties

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Yield Stress14MPaISO 527-1/-2
Yield Strain20%ISO 527-1/-2
Flexural Modulus195MPaISO 178
Charpy Impact Strength (at +23°C)NkJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Impact Strength (at -30°C)NkJ/m²ISO 179/1eU
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C)NkJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C)25kJ/m²ISO 179/1eA
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (10°C/min)207°CISO 11357-1/-3
Vicat Softening Temperature (50°C/h 50N)90°CISO 306
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (parallel)1.5E-4/°CISO 11359-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (normal)1.5E-4/°CISO 11359-1/-2
Burning Behaviour (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness)UL HBclassIEC 60695-11-10
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical, 1.5 mm)50°CUL746B
Relative Temperature Index (with impact, 1.5 mm)50°CUL746B
Relative Temperature Index (without impact, 1.5 mm)50°CUL746B
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Relative Permittivity (100Hz)4.4IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (1 MHz)4IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)400E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Volume Resistivity1E11Ohm*mIEC 62631-3-1
Electric Strength21kV/mmIEC 60243-1
Other Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Absorption0.65%Sim. to ISO 62
Humidity Absorption0.2%Sim. to ISO 62
Density1200kg/m³ISO 1183
Mechanical Properties (Die Cutting)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Stress at Break (normal)46MPaISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break (normal)820%ISO 527-1/-2
Tear Strength (normal)132kN/mISO 34-1; Method B
Tear Strength (parallel)142kN/mISO 34-1; Method B
Mechanical Properties (TPE)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus175MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 5% strain7MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 10% strain11MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 50% strain14MPaISO 527-1/-2
Stress at 100% strain14MPaISO 527-1/-2
Strain at Break>300%ISO 527-1/-2
Nominal Strain at Break420%ISO 527-1/-2
Compression Set Under Constant Strain (at 70°C)40%ISO 815
Shore D Hardness (3s)52ISO 868
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 2.16 / * kg)9cm³/10minISO 1133

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Quality Standards

Technical Details & Test Data

Chemical Resistance
Chemical TypeChemical NameResistance
OtherAcetic acid (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
KetonesAcetone at 23°Cresistant
OtherAmmonium hydroxide (10% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherASTM 1 at 23°Cresistant
OtherASTM 3 at 23°Cresistant
OtherBrake fluids (DOT 3/4) at 23°Cnot resistant
OtherCalcium chloride (10% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherChloroform at 23°Cnot resistant
EthersDiethyl ether at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
AlcoholsEthanol at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherEthyl Acetate at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherFuel; Diesel at 85°Cresistant
OtherHydrochloric acid (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
OtherHydrogen peroxide (30% by mass) at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
OtherNitric acid (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
OtherPhosphoric acid (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
OtherSodium hydroxide (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
OtherSulfuric acid (30% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
OtherTetrachloroethylene at 23°Climited resistant, tests necessary to verify
HydrocarbonsToluene at 23°Cresistant
OtherTransformer oil at 23°Cnot resistant
OtherTrichloroethylene at 23°Cnot resistant
OtherWater at 23°Cresistant
OtherZinc chloride (10% by mass) at 23°Cresistant
Shearstress-Shear Rate

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