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VALOX™ FR Resin VC120

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VALOX VC120 compound is based on Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) resin containing 20% carbon fiber. Added features of this grade include: Electrically Conductive, Flame Retardant.

Polymer Name: Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Fillers Included: Carbon Fiber, PTFE

Additives Included: Flame Retardant, Heat Stabilizer, Impact Modifier, Metal Deactivator

Flexural Modulus: 12060.0 - 12060.0 MPa

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Properties

Flame Rating
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Stress (Yield) ¹¹154MPaSABIC - Japan Method
Tensile Strain (Break) ¹¹3%SABIC - Japan Method
Flexural Stress ¹¹216MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus ¹¹12060MPaASTM D790
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity ¹¹1.47ASTM D792
Water Absorption (at 23°C, 24hrs) ¹¹0.07%ASTM D570
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 3.2 mm) ᵍ ¹¹0.1 - 0.2%SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage (flow, 6.4 mm) ᵍ ¹¹0.6 - 0.7%SABIC method
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature (at 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, Unannealed) ¹¹206°CASTM D648
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (at -30°C to 30°C) ¹¹0.000061/°CTMA
Relative Temperature Index (Electrical) ᵖ ¹¹75°CUL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical with impact) ᵖ ¹¹75°CUL 746B
Relative Temperature Index (Mechanical without impact) ᵖ ¹¹75°CUL 746B
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Surface Resistivity ᵈ ¹¹1000 - 100000000ΩASTM D257
Impact Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Izod Impact (Notched, at 23°C) ¹¹88J/mASTM D256
Injection Molding
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Back Pressure (Plastic Pressure) ⁷3 - 8MPa
Drying Temperature ⁷120°C
Drying Time ⁷2 - 4Hrs
Front - Zone 3 Temperature ⁷235 - 255°C
Maximum Moisture Content ⁷0.02%
Melt Temperature ⁷235 - 255°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature ⁷230 - 250°C
Mold Temperature ⁷50 - 130°C
Nozzle Temperature ⁷230 - 250°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature ⁷225 - 245°C
Screw Speed (Circumferential speed) ⁷0.1 - 0.2m/s
Shot to Cylinder Size ⁷30 - 70%
Flame Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
UL Recognized (94V-0 Flame Class Rating) ᵖ1.5mmUL 94
Note
  • ᵈ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding. Do NOT mix NORYL GTX* resin with other grades of NORYL* resins. Polystyrene and acrylic regrind are effective purging Materials. Use temperature range appropriate for particular purging resin. Regrind must also be dried. Maximum 25% regrind. Dry at recommended temperatures and times for optimum performance. Overdrying can cause loss of physical properties and/or create appearance defects. Do not exceed recommended basic drying time and temperature above or:\n4-8 hrs at 95°C (200°F), 10 hrs max\n6-12 hrs at 80°C (175°F), 16 hrs max\n8-16 hrs at 65°C (150°F), 24 hrs max\nAVOID air circulating tray ovens. Moisture levels in heated ambient air can exceed moisture level in the resin itself, causing moisture ABSORPTION not drying. Avoid melt temperature in excess of 300°C (575°F) and residence times over 6-8 minutes (may affect properties and/or appearance). Nozzle temperature controls assist in elimination of drool premature freeze-off. Shot sizes in excess of 50% barrel capacity can lead to difficulties in providing a consistent, homogenous plastic melt.
  • ᵍ Measurements made from Laboratory test Coupon. Actual shrinkage may vary outside of range due to differences in processing conditions, equipment, part geometry and tool design. It is recommended that mold shrinkage studies be performed with surrogate or legacy tooling prior to cutting tools for new molded article.
  • ᵖ UL ratings shown on the technical datasheet might not cover the full range of thicknesses and colors. For details, please see the UL Yellow Card.
  • ⁷ Injection Molding parameters are only mentioned as general guidelines. These may not apply or may need adjustment in specific situations such as low shot sizes, large part molding, thin wall molding and gas-assist molding.
  • ¹¹ The information stated on Technical Datasheets should be used as indicative only for material selection purposes and not be utilized as specification or used for part or tool design.
 

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