Teknor Apex Sarlink® 3450 Thermoplastic Elastomer

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Teknor Apex Sarlink® 3450 Thermoplastic Elastomer
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Elastomer, TPE; Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer (TPO)
Material Notes:	A NSF certified, low hardness and multi-purpose thermoplastic elastomer (black and natural color) featuring excellent fluid resistance and high temperature performance. It can be processed by injection molding, blow molding or extrusion for applications in contact with potable water, such as pipes, fittings and appurtenances. Processing and Handling (See more in property table) Sarlink® 3450 is a polypropylene based elastomer, which can be processed on conventional thermoplastic equipment for injection molding and extrusion. This product has a wide processing window in most applications. Melt temperatures from 360°F to 430°F can be used. Do not exceed 450°F. Drying is recommended for extrusion and blow molding and any time the material is used from an unsealed package. Extrusion screen pack is 20 to 60 mesh. PURGING This product has excellent melt stability. Empty the barrel for idle periods of thirty (30) minutes or longer. Purge thoroughly before and after use of this product with polyethylene or polypropylene. RECYCLING/REGRIND This product can be reprocessed. Physical properties are generally not degraded. Dry regrind prior to reprocessing. COLORING The use of polyolefin based color concentrates is recommended. Apply back pressure in injection molding to disperse color. BONDING/ASSEMBLY STORAGE and HANDLING This product is available in 55 lb. foil lined bags (up to 2,200 lbs. per pallet) or 1,100 lb. polyethylene lined gaylords. It has a storage life at normal temperatures of several years. Sarlink® was sold from DSM to Teknor Apex
Key Words:	Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV)
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Available Properties

Density, ASTM D792
Hardness, Shore A, ASTM D2240, extruded sample; 5 sec. delay
Hardness, Shore A, ASTM D2240, injection molded sample; 5 sec. delay
Tensile Strength at Break, ASTM D412, Die C; Flow direction
Tensile Strength at Break, ASTM D412, Die C; Cross direction
Elongation at Break, ASTM D412, Die C; Flow direction
Elongation at Break, ASTM D412, Die C; Cross direction
100% Modulus, ASTM D412, Die C; Cross direction
100% Modulus, ASTM D412, Die C; Flow direction
Tear Strength, ASTM D624, Die C; Cross direction
Compression Set, ASTM D395B, 22hr
Compression Set, ASTM D395B
Rear Barrel Temperature, Extrusion
Rear Barrel Temperature, Injection Molding
Middle Barrel Temperature, Extrusion Transition Zone
Middle Barrel Temperature, Injection Molding
Middle Barrel Temperature, Extrusion Metering Zone
Front Barrel Temperature, Injection Molding
Front Barrel Temperature, Extrusion
Nozzle Temperature, Injection Molding
Die Temperature, Extrusion
Melt Temperature, Injection Molding
Melt Temperature, Extrusion
Mold Temperature, Injection Molding
Roll Temperature, Extrusion
Drying Temperature
Dry Time
Injection Pressure, Injection Molding Back Pressure
Screw Speed, Injection Molding

Property Data

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Manufacturer Notes:
Teknor Apex Company

Category Notes
Plastic
Thermoplastic Elastomer

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