Telcar® TL-8730R

About
Telcar TL-8730R is a high performance, flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer designed for electrical applications requiring flexibility over a wide temperature range. Telcar TL-8730R is a high durometer grade that is UV stablized and RoHS compliant. This grade is UL listed and is suitable for both injection molding and extrusion.&&

Product Description
SupplierTeknor Apex
GenericTPE
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesWeather resistance is good,Good heat aging resistance,Good flexibility,High elastic,Good Hardness,Flame Characteristics,Good Tensile Strength,Moderate liquidity,High density,Ozone resistance,Halogenated,Good coloring,V-2,V-0
AvailabilitysAfrica & Middle East ,North America,Latin America,Asia Pacific,Europe
Process MethodsExtrusion

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.24g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate
200℃,5.0kg16g/10minASTM D1238

elastic bodyNominal valueUnitTest method
tensile strength
Fracture, 0.508 mm12.4MPaASTM D412
300% strain, 0.508 mm6.21MPaASTM D412
100% strain, 0.508 mm4.48MPaASTM D412
Tensile strain
Fracture, 0.508 mm550%ASTM D412

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Shore hardness
Shaw’s A86 ASTM D2240

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Continuous use temperature105UL 1581
Embrittlement temperature< -60.0ASTM D746
Relative temperature index
Electrical performance50.0UL 746
Strength mechanical performance50.0UL 746

Aging performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
The rate of change in tensile strength in air
136℃,168 hr10%ASTM D573
The rate of change in ultimate elongation in air
136℃,168 hr-4.0%ASTM D573
The rate of change in tensile strength
60℃,168 hr,in IRM 902 Oil-1.0%ASTM D471
Change in Ultimate Elongation(60℃,168 hr,in IRM 902 Oil)3.0%ASTM D471

Electrical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Volume resistivity1.0E+16ohms·cmASTM D257
Dielectric strength39kV/mmASTM D149
Dielectric constant
1 kHz2.40 ASTM D150

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
Flame retardant level UL 94
1.50 mm, all colorsV-2 UL 94
1.50 mm, natural color, black, whiteV-0 UL 94
Extreme oxygen index26%ASTM D2863

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
ExtrusionNominal valueUnitTest method
Barrel rear temperature171 to 193°C
Barrel middle temperature177 to 199°C
Barrel front temperature182 to 204°C
Nozzle temperature188 to 210°C
Processing (melt) temperature188 to 210°C
Mold temperature25 to 66°C
Injection pressure1.38 to 6.89MPa
Injection speedModerate-Fast 
Back pressure0.172 to 0.345MPa
Screw speed50 to 100rpm
Cushion3.81 to 25.4mm
Barrel 1 zone temperature166 to 188°C
Barrel 2 zone temperature171 to 193°C
Barrel 3 zone temperature177 to 199°C
Barrel 4 zone temperature177 to 199°C
Barrel 5 zone temperature182 to 204°C
Nozzle temperature190 to 210°C

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