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Spiral flow testing results for GLS products are presented below using injection speeds of 3 in/sec and 5 in/sec.
Special TPEs can achieve up to 40 inches at an injection speed of 5 in/sec.
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Broad processing speeds from 25 mm/sec to 75 mm/sec result in outstanding adhesion as shown in
Figure 6.
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O m
C
O *C
n
C*
O *m
*z
C C
C N
HH
* x
y
C H 3 O
C H 3
O* O C *n
285-056 Peel adhesion
3.23
3.06 3.063.063.062.89
2.89 2.89
2.72 2.72
3.06
2.38
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
Lexan 141 Cycolac MG38 Cycoloy C2950 Xenoy 5220 Xenoy 1339
Injection speed: 25 mm/sec
l,
Melt temp: 190°C Melt temp: 200°C Melt temp: 220°C
Figure 5: GLS 285-056 adhesion values overmolded onto PC, ABS, PC/ABS and PC/PBT over a wide range of melt
emperatures of the TPE. t
285-056 peel adhesion
2.893.06
2.38
2.55 2.55
3.063.06
25 50 75
Injection velocity, mm/sec
l,
Lexan 141 Cycolac MG38 Cycoloy C2950 Xenoy 5220
Figure 6: GLS 285-056 adhesion values overmolded onto PC, ABS, PC/ABS and PC/PBT over a wide range of injection
peeds. s
285-056 tensile properties: initial & aged after 1 week at 70°C.
2.35
1.60
2.77
2.30
1.66
2.77
Figure 7: Physical property retention of GLS 285-056 after 1week at 70°C.
OM6240 adhesion to Ultramid B3ZG6
1.7
1.91.9
0.0
1.0
2.0
250°C 260°C 270°C
Melt temperature
l,
Injection speed: 64 mm/sec
Figure 10: Versfalex OM 6240 adhesion values to polyamide Ultrmid B3ZG6
OM6240 adhesion to Ultramid B3ZG6
1.7
1.91.9
0.0
1.0
2.0
250°C 260°C 270°C
Melt temperature
l,
Injection speed: 64 mm/sec
Figure 11: Versaflex OM 6258 adhesion values to polyamide Ultrmid B3ZG6
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Formulations are heavy
metal-free and manufactured using state-of-the-
art pigment dispersion techniques that improve
homogenization and color distribution.
Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your
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Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.