RF5OGM-LCNT
RC/FC/PCR/AP Series | THERMOLAST® R
Applications of Consumer daily life with regulatory requirements; hardness-dependent post-consumer recycled content; universal applications; adhesion to PP; for the Asia Pacific market
Processing Method:
Injection Molding
Injection Molding
Color / RAL DESIGN:
translucent
translucent
Recycled raw materials content**:
15%
15%
Availability:
Globally
Globally
Manufacturing Site :
Malaysia
Malaysia
Typical applications
- Function and design elements
- Grip applications
- Handles and grips for consumer applications
- Toothbrushes
- Razors
- Toys
- Household articles
- Seals for housings
Material advantages
- Adhesion to PP
- Alternative material to EPDM and PVC-P
- Thermoplastic alternative to elastomers
- Optimized mechanical properties
- Non-sticky surface
- Colorable
- Temperature stability up to 80 °C
- Soft, non-sticky haptic
- Precoloration in all colors
- Sustainable material
- Recycled raw material content
Regulations / Approvals
- US FDA CFR 21 (raw material conformity)
| Value | Unit | Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 50 | Shore A | DIN ISO 48-4 |
| Density | 0.880 | g/cm3 | DIN EN ISO 1183-1 |
| Tensile Strength1 | 4.0 | MPa | DIN 53504/ISO 37 |
| Elongation at Break1 | 650 | % | DIN 53504/ISO 37 |
| Tear Resistance | 11.5 | N/mm | ISO 34-1 Method B (b) (Graves) |
1Deviating from ISO 37 standard test piece S2 is tested with a traverse speed of 200 mm/min.
| **Recycling-specific influences such as slight color deviations, gloss differences, viscosity variations or a higher hardness spreading are possible with TPEs containing a recycled component. |
| All values published in this data sheet are rounded average values. |
| The shelf life of the TPE granules is 24 months from delivery if storage instructions are observed and the product is stored in the unopened original KRAIBURG TPE packaging. Store in dry conditions at room temperature (below 40 °C) away from heat sources and direct sunlight! Contact with nitrogen oxides must be avoided during storage! |
| For further information and individual custom solutions please contact our customer service. |
| Processing Guideline Injection Molding | |
|---|---|
| Cylinder Temperature | 180 - 200 - 220 °C, max. 250 °C (360 - 390 - 430 °F, max. 480 °F) |
| Hotrunner | Hot runner temperatures: 180 - 220 °C (356 - 428 °F). The runner should be empty after a maximum of 2 - 3 shots. |
| Injection Pressure | 200 - 1000 bar (2900 - 14504 psi) (depending on the size and weight of the part). |
| Injection Rate | In general, the fill time should not be more than 1–2 seconds. |
| Hold Pressure | We recommend to derive the optimum hold pressure from determining the solidification point, starting with 40 % - 60 % of the required injection pressure. |
| Back Pressure | 20 - 100 bar; if color batches are used, higher back pressure is necessary. |
| Screw Retraction | If an open nozzle is used processing with screw retraction is advisable. |
| Mold Temperature | 50 - 60 °C (120 - 140 °F) |
| Predrying | Pre drying of the material is not necessary; if surface moisture forms as a result of changes in temperature, the material should be dried for 2 - 4 hours at 60 - 80 °C (140 - 175 °F). |
| Needle Valve | With materials < 50 Shore A the use of a needle valve is advisable. |
| Screw Geometry | Standard 3-zone polyolefine screw. |
| Residence Time | The residence time is to be set as short as possible with a maximum of 10 minutes. |
| Cleaning Recommendation | For cleaning and purging of the machine it is appropriate to use polypropylene or polyethylene. Machine must be PVC-free. |