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| The Alfater XL High Flow types make uncomplicated processing possible even at low pressure – a considerable advantage for complex injection moulding components with long flow paths such as housing seals (topleft), plastic window frame seals (top right), dust seals (bottom left) and exterior car mirror spacers (bottom right). |
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High-Flow TPV
types from Albis
Uncomplicated processing possible even at low pressure
ALFATER XL, the established range of TPVs from Albis Plastic of Germany, now covers the entire hardness spectrum from A40 to D50 with its recently developed high-flow types “The Alfater XL High Flow types make uncomplicated processing possible for our customers even at low pressure – a considerable advantage for complex injection moulding components with long flow paths,” explains Hans Rukes manager of the Technical Compounds division at Albis.
| Product |
Shore hardness A/D | Density |
Tensile strength |
Stress at 100% strain |
Elongation at break |
Tear resistance |
Compression set (24 h/70 °C) |
Compression set (22 h/100 °C) |
Compression set (72 h/125 °C) |
Flow properties flow spiral |
| 15 s | g/cm3 | MPa | MPa | % | kN/m | % | % | % | cm | |
| ISO 868 | ISO 1183 | ISO 37 | ISO 37 | ISO 37 | ISO 34-1 | ISO 815 | ISO 815 | ISO 815 | 8 x 2 mm | |
| Alfater XL A40I 3EF0001 | A40 | 0.92 | 3.50 | 1.3 | 350 | 15 | 27 | 28 | 39 | 41 |
| Alfater XL A50I 3EF0001 | A50 | 0.92 | 4.10 | 1.8 | 420 | 19 | 29 | 31 | 43 | 44 |
| Alfater XL A60I 3EF0001 | A60 | 0.92 | 4.80 | 2.4 | 450 | 22 | 35 | 40 | 51 | 56 |
| Alfater XL A70I 3EF0001 | A70 | 0.92 | 5.80 | 3.0 | 480 | 26 | 38 | 45 | 55 | 61 |
| Alfater XL A80I 3EF0001 | A80 | 0.93 | 7.70 | 3.8 | 480 | 30 | 43 | 49 | 59 | 63 |
| Alfater XL A90I 3EF0001 | A90 | 0.93 | 8.30 | 6.0 | 450 | 38 | 51 | 59 | 75 | 65 |
| Alfater XL D40I 3EF0001 | D40 | 0.94 | 10.80 | 9.2 | 450 | 59 | 53 | 69 | 88 | 65 |
| Alfater XL D50I 3EF0001 | D50 | 0.94 | 15.00 | 11.5 | 450 | 75 | 59 | 83 | 97 | 65 |
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The first successfully completed projects in the automotive division have demonstrated that impressive results can be achieved in processing, even for components with extremely thin walls, says Rukes. It is also possible to develop modifications based on customers’ individual needs. Available in their natural colour, black or in colour, the Alfater XL High Flow types show an excellent resistance to high temperatures. Tests over 1,000 h at 135°C or 300h at 150°C resulted in no notable changes in the characteristic values. The materials also demonstrate very good adhesion to PP, are UV-stabilised and fulfi l the weathering requirements in moist warm and hot dry climates. The requirements for TPVs are becoming increasingly complex and challenging: high temperature resistance, good media resistance, long fl ow paths, thin walled components, as well as surface textures produced with excellent imaging accuracy, all development drivers for applications not possible a few years ago.
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ALBIS PLASTIC is one of the leading companies in distributing and compounding technical thermoplastics in Europe. Albis provides a varied product range of high-performance plastics, compound solutions and masterbatch to the plastics processing industry. In 2009, the group with its 900 employees throughout the world, achieved a turnover of €441-million. The Hamburg-based company is represented by 16 subsidiaries in countries in Europe, the Far East and North America. It produces compounds and masterbatches in three locations in Europe, Hamburg and Zülpich in Germany and Manchester (UK). Albis’ materials are sold in South Africa by Plastichem. |
www.albis.com |
- SA Plastics, Composites & Rubber magazine