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Rulon Bearings

Teknor Apex Sarlink® TPE ME-2160B Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories: Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE

Material Notes: Notes: Sarlink ME-2160B series are general purpose thermoplastic elastomer designed for exterior automotive molding applications. Sarlink ME-2160B is a medium hardness, high density, filled grade having good UV resistance.

Availability: Africa & Middle East; Asia Pacific; Europe; Latin America; North America

Features: Chemical Resistant; Filled; Good Adhesion; Good Flexibility; Good Flow; Good Processability; Good Toughness; High Density; Medium Hardness; High Specific Gravity; UV Resistant

Uses: Automotive Applications; Automotive Exterior Parts; Rubber Replacement

RoHS Compliance: RoHS Compliant

Form: Pellets

Processing Method: Injection Molding

Preliminary data. Information provided by Teknor Apex

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Physical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Density 1.17 g/cc0.0423 lb/in³ISO 1183
Viscosity 116 cP
@Shear Rate 206 1/s,
Temperature 200 °C
116 cP
@Shear Rate 206 1/s,
Temperature 392 °F
ISO 11443
 
Mechanical PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Hardness, Shore A 5656ISO 868
Tensile Strength at Break 6.60 MPa957 psiISO 37
Tensile Stress at Strain 1.30 MPa
@Strain 100 %
189 psi
@Strain 100 %
ISO 37
Elongation at Break 870 %870 %ISO 37
Compression Set 44 %44 %ISO 868
 
Processing PropertiesMetricEnglishComments
Rear Barrel Temperature 165 - 175 °C329 - 347 °F
Middle Barrel Temperature 175 - 185 °C347 - 365 °F
Front Barrel Temperature 187 - 197 °C369 - 387 °F
Nozzle Temperature 187 - 197 °C369 - 387 °F
Melt Temperature 187 - 197 °C369 - 387 °F
Mold Temperature 20.0 - 40.0 °C68.0 - 104 °F
Injection Pressure 1.38 - 6.89 MPa200 - 1000 psi
Back Pressure 0.172 - 0.862 MPa24.9 - 125 psi
Cushion 0.381 - 2.54 cm0.150 - 1.00 in
Screw Speed 50 - 100 rpm50 - 100 rpm
 
Descriptive Properties
AppearanceBlack

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PTEKNQ1052 / 237543

Aluminum Castings

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