Elexar® EL-8730A

About
Elexar EL-8730A is a high performance, flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer designed for electrical applications requiring flexibility over a wide termperature range. Elexar EL-8730A is a high durometer grade that is UV stabilized and RoHS compliant. This grade is suitable for both injection molding and extrusion.&&

Product Description
SupplierTeknor Apex
GenericTPE
Material StatusCommercial: Negative
FeaturesWeather resistance is good,Good liquidity,Good Hardness,Lubricating,Moderate liquidity,High density,Halogenated,V-0
AvailabilitysAfrica & Middle East ,North America,Latin America,Asia Pacific,Europe
Process MethodsExtrusion

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.25g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate
200℃,5.0kg20g/10minASTM D1238

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Shore hardness ASTM D2240
Shore A, 1 second, injection molding85 ASTM D2240
Shore A, 5 seconds, injection molding83 ASTM D2240

elastic bodyNominal valueUnitTest method
tensile strength ASTM D412
Fracture, 23 ℃, 0.508 mm12.4MPaASTM D412
100% strain, 23 ℃, 0.508 mm5.17MPaASTM D412
300% strain, 23 ℃, 0.508 mm6.55MPaASTM D412
Tensile strain
Fracture, 23 ℃, 0.508 mm600%ASTM D412

Aging performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
The rate of change in tensile strength in air
158℃,168 hr8.0%ASTM D573
The rate of change in ultimate elongation in air
158℃,168 hr-6.0%ASTM D573
The rate of change in tensile strength
60 ℃, 168 hr, in IRM 902 oil-7.0%ASTM D471
Change rate of ultimate elongation
60 ℃, 168 hr, in IRM 902 oil-3.0%ASTM D471

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Embrittlement temperature< -55.0ASTM D746

Electrical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Dielectric strength45kV/mmASTM D149
Dielectric constant ASTM D150
1 kHz2.46 ASTM D150
1 MHz2.45 ASTM D150
Dissipation factor ASTM D150
1 kHz1.3E-3 ASTM D150
25℃,1 MHz7.0E-5 ASTM D150

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
Flame retardant level
1.50 mmV-0 UL 94
Extreme oxygen index28%ASTM D2863

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
ExtrusionNominal valueUnitTest method
Barrel rear temperature199 to 216°C
Barrel middle temperature213 to 221°C
Barrel front temperature221 to 227°C
Nozzle temperature221 to 229°C
Processing (melt) temperature221 to 229°C
Mold temperature25 to 66°C
Injection pressure1.38 to 6.89MPa
Barrel 1 zone temperature193 to 210°C
Barrel 2 zone temperature199 to 216°C
Barrel 3 zone temperature213 to 221°C
Barrel 4 zone temperature213 to 221°C
Barrel 5 zone temperature221 to 227°C
Nozzle temperature221 to 229°C

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2. Die C, 20 in/min
3. Samples were die cut from extruded tapes.
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