Product Description

The Versaflex® OM 1040X-1 is a cost-effective overmolding TPE with very good adhesion to PC or ABS-based plastics.

Features

-Soft Touch

-Rubbery Feel

-Good Surface Aesthetics

-Very Good Bond to PC, ABS, PC/ABS

Color

Natural

Processing Method

Injection Molding

Mechanical Properties English SI Test Method
Shore Hardness, 10 sec delay 42 A 42 A ASTM D2240
Specific Gravity 0.92 0.92 ASTM D792, 23/23°C
Tensile Strength 520 psi 3585 kPa ASTM D412-Die C, 2hrs,23°C
Elongation at Break 490 % 490 % ASTM D412-Die C, 2hrs,23°C
100% Modulus 180 psi 1241 kPa ASTM D412-Die C, 2hrs,23°C
300% Modulus 400 psi 2758 kPa ASTM D412-Die C, 2hrs,23°C
Tear Strength 100 pli 18 kN/m ASTM D624
Thermal/Rheological Properties English SI Test Method
Melt Flow Rate @ 190°C, 2160g 9 g/10 min 9 g/10 min ASTM D 1238
Melt Flow Rate @ 200°C, 5000g 16 g/10 min 16 g/10 min ASTM D 1238
Aged Properties English SI Test Method
Compression Set, 22 hrs @ RT 22 % 22 % ASTM D 395B
Regulatory Information Yes/No
USP VI Yes
ISO 10993 Yes
Coloring
Color concentrates with EVA, polypropylene (PP) or LDPE carrier are most suitable for coloring Versaflex® OM 1040X-1. Typical letdown ratios are 50:1 to 25:1 - loading levels should be as low as possible to minimize the effect on adhesion. A high color match consistency can be obtained by the use of precolored compounds available from GLS. Concentrates based on PVC should not be used. The final determination of color concentrate suitability should be determined by customer trials. trials.

Purging
Purge thoroughly before and after use of this product with a low flow (0.5 - 2.5 MFR) polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP).

Regrind
Regrind levels up to 20% can be used with Versaflex® OM 1040X-1 with minimal property loss, provided that the regrind is free of contamination. To minimize losses during molding, the melt temperature should remain as low as possible. The final determination of regrind effectiveness should be determined by the customer.


Shrinkage Properties English SI Test Method
Flow 0.020 - 0.026 in/in 0.020 - 0.026 mm/mm ASTM D 955
Residence Time
The Versaflex® OM 1040X-1 has good melt stability. Maximum residence times may vary, depending on the size of the barrel. Generally, the barrel should be emptied if it is idle for periods of 8 - 10 minutes or longer.
Drying Time English SI
Drying is not Required
Molding Temperatures English SI
Rear 330 - 370 °F 166 - 188 °C
Center 360 - 390 °F 182 - 199 °C
Front 370 - 400 °F 188 - 204 °C
Nozzle 380 - 420 °F 193 - 216 °C
Melt 370 - 410 °F 188 - 210 °C
Mold 70 - 90 °F 21 - 32 °C
Molding Parameters English SI
Screw Speed 75 - 125 rpm 75 - 125 rpm
Injection Speed 1 - 5 in/sec 25 - 127 mm/sec
1st Stage - Boost Pressure 200 - 600 psi 1379 - 4137 kPa
2nd Stage - Hold Pressure 30 % of Boost 70 % of Boost
Back Pressure 0 - 125 psi 0 - 862 kPa
Hold Time (Thick Part) 4 - 10 sec 4 - 10 sec
Hold Time (Thin Part) 1 - 3 sec 1 - 3 sec