Espolex® WT554

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Espolex® WT554 is a thermoplastic elastomer with excellent extrusion performance and great value. It is used for various applications such as extruded parts, interior trim, airbag covers, and injection molded parts. This product is suitable for both Injection molding and Extrusion. Applications: Airbag Covers Extruded parts Interior Trim Handle Grips Features: Excellent extrusion performance with great value Benefits: Versatile and great for many applications and processes.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Airbag Cover, Automotive Interior Trim

Density: 880.0 - 880.0 kg/m³

Tear Strength: 100.0 - 100.0 kN/m

Technical Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified)
Technologies: Elastomers
Product Families: Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
Other Thermoplastic Elastomers

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Good Extrusion Properties

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation
Applications: Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Interior,
Safety Systems
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Airbag Cover,
Automotive Interior Trim
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion,
Injection Molding

Properties

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	0.88	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Melt Flow (230°C/2.16Kg)	1.2	g/10min	ISO 1133
Flexural Modulus	230	MPa	ISO 178
Tensile Strength (500mm/min, Type 1)	14	MPa	ISO 37
Tensile Elongation (500mm/min, Type 1)	400	%	ISO 37
Izod Impact Strength (at -40°C)	min. 60	J/m	ISO 180
Tear Strength	100	kN/m	ISO 34-B
Durometer Shore D Hardness (15 seconds delay)	42	—	ISO 868

Technical Details & Test Data

Extrusion Equipment Recommendations: Extruder Type
Twin Screw or Single Screw with Mixing Zone

Single Screw Type
Full Flight General Purpose with L/D Ratio > 20:1 & 3:1 Compression Ratio
Processing Guidelines: Feed Zone 90°F - 210°F

Kneading Zone 360°F - 395°F

Die 395°F - 430°F

Extruder Type	Twin Screw or Single Screw with Mixing Zone
Single Screw Type	Full Flight General Purpose with L/D Ratio > 20:1 & 3:1 Compression Ratio

Feed Zone	90°F - 210°F
Kneading Zone	360°F - 395°F
Die	395°F - 430°F