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LNP (SABIC Innovative Plastics) VALOX® SMV5846 PBT + PET Alloy, 20% Carbon Fiber Reinforcement


Subcategory: Filled/Reinforced Thermoplastic; Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT); Polyester, TP; Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET); Polymer; Thermoplastic

Close Analogs: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced on August 31st, 2007, the completion of its purchase of GE Plastics.

Material Notes:
ESD Applications

  • Features: Good Chemical Resistance, High Flow, Flame Retardant
  • Forms: Pellets
  • Processing Method: Injection Molding
Information provided by LNP, a GE Plastics Company.

Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity1.47 g/cc ASTM D792

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength, Yield128 MPa Type I, 5 mm/min; ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus12.2 GPa (50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790
Flexural Strength198 MPa at Break, (50.8 mm Span) 1mm/min; ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched0.427 J/cm ASTM D256

Electrical Properties
Volume Resistivity7 ohm-cm ASTM D257
Surface Resistance3000 ohm ASTM D257
Static DecayMax 0.01 sec 5000V to <50V; FTMS101B

Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)203 °C Unannealed (6.35 mm); ASTM D648

Processing Properties
Rear Barrel Temperature238 - 254 °C 
Middle Barrel Temperature243 - 260 °C 
Front Barrel Temperature249 - 266 °C 
Nozzle Temperature243 - 260 °C 
Melt Temperature249 - 266 °C 
Mold Temperature65.6 - 87.8 °C 
Drying Temperature121 °C 
Dry Time3 - 12 hour 
Moisture Content0.02 % Suggested
Back Pressure0.345 - 0.689 MPa 
Clamp Pressure41 - 83 MPa 
Shot Size40 - 80 % Suggested
Vent Depth0.0025 - 0.0038 cm 
Screw Speed50 - 80 rpm 

 


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