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Base resin:High density polyethylene (HDPE)
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Technical characteristics
| Physical properties | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | ISO 1183 | 1.08 | g/cm³ |
| Linear shrinkage at moulding | |||
| Longitudinal (2.0mm/60MPa) | ISO 294-4 | 1.70 ÷ 2.10 | % |
| Transversal (2.0mm/60MPa) | ISO 294-4 | 1.40 ÷ 1.80 | % |
| Dimensional stability | --- | 60 | |
| Moisture absorption | |||
| Saturation, in air | ISO 62-4 | 0.05 | % |
| Mechanical properties | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| CHARPY impact strength | |||
| Unnotched, at +73°F | ISO 179-1eU | 35 | ft.lb/in² |
| Notched, at +73°F | ISO 179-1eA | 1.3 | ft.lb/in² |
| Tensile elongation | |||
| At yield (5 mm/min), 73°F | ISO 527 | 8 | % |
| At break (5 mm/min), 73°F | ISO 527 | 60 | % |
| Tensile strength | |||
| At yield (5 mm/min), 73°F | ISO 527 | 2175 | psi |
| At break (5 mm/min), 73°F | ISO 527 | 1015 | psi |
| Elastic modulus | |||
| Tensile (1 mm/min), 73°F | ISO 527 | 195 | kpsi |
| Thermal properties | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | |||
| +30°C to +100°C (longitudinal) | ISO 11359 | 150 | × 10ˉ⁶ Kˉ¹ |
| +30°C a +100°C (transversal) | ISO 11359 | 170 | × 10ˉ⁶ Kˉ¹ |
| VICAT - Softening point | |||
| 50N (heating rate 120°C/h) | ISO 306 | 167 | °F |
| HDT - Heat Deflection Temperature | |||
| 0.45 MPa | ISO 75 | 167 | °F |
| 1.81 MPa | ISO 75 | 113 | °F |
| Flammability | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| GWFI - Glow Wire Flammability Index | |||
| 2 mm thickness | IEC 60695-2-12 | 850 | °C |
| 1 mm thickness | IEC 60695-2-12 | 850 | °C |
| Electrical properties | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| Electrical resistivity | |||
| Surface, dry | ASTM D 257 / D 4496 | 1E12 | ohm |
| Melt Temperature | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| Suggested melt temperature | --- | 400 ÷ 435 | °F |
| Mould Temperature | Standard | Value | Measure Units |
| Suggested mould temperature | --- | 70 ÷ 95 | °F |
Drying conditions (hot air dessiccator)
Predrying needed. At least 2 hours at 175 ÷ 195°F
Injection speed
Injection speed: medium. Setting an injection profile should improve moulding.
Hot runners
Usage of hot runner: possible