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METTON® LMR Reinforced Grade M5000-GT Polymers

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METTON® LMR Reinforced Grade M5000-GT Polymers are tough and durable engineering plastics (poly-DCPD). It offers part design freedom with integrated functionality and part consolidation opportunities, similar to injection molding, as a replacement for traditional materials like wood and metal. The low-pressure molding process is ideal for producing large plastic parts used in heavy trucks, agriculture, construction, the military, and various industrial applications.

Polymer Name: Polydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD)

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

Density: 1076.0 - 1088.0 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
Density₁1.076 - 1.088g/ccASTM D792
Tensile Strength at yield₁43.1 - 47.3MPaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus₁2,874 - 3,254MPaASTM D638
Tensile Elongation at Yield₁3.5 - 4.5%ASTM D638
Flexural Strength at 5% strain₁75.8 - 78.6MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus₁2350 - 2,902MPaASTM D790
Notched Izod Impact at 23ºC₁162.8 - 194.8J/mASTM D256
Rockwell Hardness₁R109 - R113-ASTM D785
Compression Strength₁60.6 - 66.2MPaASTM D695
Shear Strength₁54.3 - 56.9MPaASTM D732
Deflection Temperature Under Load (at 264 psi)₁,₂113.0ºCASTM D648
Co-efficient of Thermal Expansion (at 0º- 50ºC)₁69.94 - 72.46x10^-6m/m/ºCE831
Shrinkage₁0.5 - 0.9%-
Dielectric Constant (freshly molded) (60 Hz at 73º F)₁2.79 - 2.84-ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (freshly molded) (60 Hz at 73º F)₁0.0025 - 0.0035-ASTM D150
Water Absorption (RT, 24 hrs, freshly molded parts)₁0.18%ASTM D570
Flammability Rating₁HB-ASTM D635
Note

1 - Plaques molded at cavity and core temperatures of 87ºC and 57ºC respectively. Mechanical properties are based on conservative values either long term aged or freshly molded.
2 - HDT will vary with part thickness and mold temperatures.
3 - This product is in the development stage. These properties may change when the product is finalized for full commercialization.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Process/Material Comparisons

METTON® LMR Reinforced Grade M5000-GT Polymers - Process/Material Comparisons

Reaction Injection Molding

METTON® LMR Reinforced Grade M5000-GT 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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