Espolex® CPD-450

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Espolex® CPD-450 is a Thermoplastic Elastomer which processes like a thermoplastic and acts like a rubber with excellent flowability. Good balance of stiffness and durometer. Applications: Bin and Floor Mats Appliances Automotive Exterior Trim Automotive Interior Trim Boat Jet-Propelled Vehicle Mud Flaps Weatherstripping Over-molding Injection Molded Parts   Features: Heat Stabilized Black High Melt Flow   Benefits: Anti slip Noise reduction

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Features: Consistent High Quality, Flexible, Good Colorability, High Elasticity, High Performance, Light Weight, Pigmentable

Density: 930.0 - 930.0 kg/m³

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Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.93g/cm³ISO 1183
Melt Flow Rate (230°C/21.18 N)40.0g/10minISO 1133
Tensile Modulus (100% Modulus, 500mm/min)3.5MPaISO 37 Type 1
Tensile Strength (500mm/min)7.0MPaISO 37 Type 1
Tensile Elongation (500mm/min)600.0%ISO 37 Type 1
Tear Strength40.0N/mmISO 34-B
Durometer Hardness (15 second delay)80.0Shore AASTM D2240
Processing Information (Injection Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Nozzle Temperature370 - 470°F
Front Zone370 - 470°F
Middle Zone350 - 450°F
Rear Zone340 - 430°F
Mold Temperature70 - 120°F
Injection SpeedFast
Screw RPMSlow
Injection Pressure20% more than actual transfer pressure
Back Pressure50 - 100psi
Pack/Hold Pressure (of Injection Pressure)40 - 80%

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Parameter Value
Wall Thickness (WT) 2 – 4 mm
Gate Type Fan Gate
Gate Thickness (GT) 0.6 – 0.9 x WT
Gate Width (GW) > 2 x GT
Gate Land (GL) < 0.75 mm
Runner Type Round
Sprue “O” Diameter 3.5 x WT
Main-Runner (SR) 2.5 x WT
Secondary-Runner (MR) 1.5 x WT
Draft 3 – 6 ° per side
Inside Radius (IR) WT / 2
Outside Radius (OR) WT + IR
Surface Texture Light Stipple
Surface Coating Nickel / Teflon
Vent Quantity 1 Every Inch
Vent Depth

0.013 – 0.025 mm

Vent Width 5 mm