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METTON® LMR Expanding Grade M1537-XXE Polymers

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METTON® LMR Expanding Grade M1537-XXE Polymers are tough and durable engineering plastics (poly-DCPD). As an alternative to conventional materials like wood and metal, they provide component design flexibility with integrated functionality and part consolidation potential, akin to injection molding. The low-pressure molding process is ideal for producing large plastic parts used in heavy trucks, agriculture, construction, the military, and other industrial applications.

Polymer Name: Polydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding, Reaction Injection Molding (RIM)

Density: 930.0 - 930.0 kg/m³

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Performance Benefits
  • Excellent damage tolerance
  • Large and light weight
  • Chemical resistance
  • Dimensional stability
  • Electrical insulating properties
  • Outstanding surface finish
Design and Processing Benefits
  • Low pressure pr°Cessing
  • Design freedom
  • Large & complex part capability
  • No mold releasing agent
  • Short cycle time
  • Low capital investment
  • No fiberglass
  • Multiple Molds per Machine

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density₁0.97g/cm3ASTM D792
Tensile Strengthat yield₁36.6MPaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus₁1.73GPaASTM D638
Tensile Elongation at Yield₁5.8%ASTM D638
Flexural Strength at 5% strain₁58.0MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus₁1.7GPaASTM D790
Notched Izod Impact at 23ºC₁320.0J/mASTM D256
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi)₁109.0ºCASTM D648
Note

Plaques molded at cavity and core temperatures of 87°C and 57°C respectively. Mechanical properties are based on conservative values either long-term aged or freshly molded.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Process/Material Comparisons

METTON® LMR Expanding Grade M1537-XXE Polymers - Process/Material Comparisons

Reaction Injection Molding

METTON® LMR Expanding Grade M1537-XXE Polymers - Reaction Injection Molding

  • Inject multiple molds with 1 injection machine (typically 5)
  • Viscosity similar to motor oil @ 300 centipoise
  • Inject parts up to 13 m2 (140ft2) or > 100 kg (220 lbs)
  • Cavity pressure of 15 to 30 psi (design mold to maximum 50 psi)

Packaging & Availability

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