Vikalloy IM88

About
IM88 low smoke injection molding compound is a proprietary, high performance compound designed for use in mass transit vehicles such as subways, vans, buses, and trains. It meets the recommended fire safety practices of both the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Rail Administration (FTA) for smoke emission and flammability as tested under ASTM E-662 and ASTM E-162. It is the ideal material for parts used in rail and transit applications.&&

Product Description
GenericPMMA+PVC
Material StatusCommercial: Negative
FeaturesClean,Flame Characteristics,Solvent resistance
AvailabilitysNorth America,Asia Pacific,Europe
Process MethodsInjection Molding

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.38g/cm³ASTM D792
Shrinkage rate
MD0.20 to 0.40%ASTM D955

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
tensile strength41.4MPaASTM D638
Tensile strain
fracture55%ASTM D638
Bending modulus2410MPaASTM D790
bending strength63.4MPaASTM D790

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch
23℃110J/mASTM D256

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature
1.8 MPa, annealed77.8ASTM D648

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying temperature54°C
Drying time4.0hr
Barrel middle temperature157 to 196°C
Barrel front temperature157 to 196°C
Processing (melt) temperature196 to 207°C
Mold temperature32 to 60°C
Back pressure0.689 to 2.76MPa

Notes
1. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
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