GEHR PE-ELS®
- Chemical Family
- PolyethylenesPolyolefins
GEHR PE-ELS® is a variant of PE-HS with improved electrical conductivity. By means of a special conductive carbon black, the volume resistance could be reduced to ≤104 Ω and the surface resistance to ≤105 Ω.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Custom, Rods
- Custom
- Rods
Product families
- Equipment & Parts
- Housings & Enclosures
Other characteristics
- Brand
- GEHR PE-ELS
- Color
- Black
- Density
- 900.0 - 970.0 kg/m³
- Features
Chemical Resistant, Electrically Conductive, Excellent Dielectric Properties, Food Contact Acceptable, Good Electrical Properties, Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Good Toughness, High Elongation, Low Density, Low Gas Permeability, Low Water Absorption, Soft Surface Hardness
- Polymer Name
- Polyethylene (unspecified)
- Odor
- close to Odorless
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Storage
The products shall be stored indoor to keep away from any source of degradation such as sunlight, UV-jets, ionizing radiation, chemicals.
- Machining
The product can be machined with standard machinery and tools. Before machining the product should be stored at room temperature 24 h. Evacuate swarf to prevent slipping or tripping. Observe the maximum allowable concentration of dust levels on the working area which apply in your country. Wear safety goggles during machining. General dust limit value: Respirable dust (6 mg/m3); Inhalable dust (10 mg/m3).
- Properties
- Low density
- High toughness (also at low temperature)
- High elongation at break
- Very good electrical and dielectric properties
- Very low water absorption
- Low steam permeability
- High chemical resistance
- Good protection against stress cracking
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 HB
- Insoluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Safety Measures
The general industrial safety measures should be considered. A thermal damage during machining should be avoided.
- Fillers Included
- Carbon Black
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Form and Condition
- Rods / Solid
- Material Features
Chemical Resistant; Electrically Conductive; Excellent Dielectric Properties; Food Contact Acceptable; Good Electrical Properties; Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR); Good Toughness; High Elongation; Low Density; Low Gas Permeability; Low Water Absorption; Soft Surface Hardness
- Fire-Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing agents; Water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2).; Potential combustion products; Carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO). marks of hydrogen cyanide. Formation of further decomposition and oxidation products depend upon the fire conditions. Under special fire conditions traces of other toxic substances are possible.; Special protective equipment; Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.; Further information; Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations..
- Certifications and Compliance
- UL 94
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Electrical Housing
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 29 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Elongation at Yield (S) | 13 | % | ISO 527 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 10 | MPa | ISO 527 |
| Elongation at Break (R) | 55 | % | ISO 527 |
| Notch impact Strength (ak) | min. 5 | kJ/m2 | ISO 179 |
| Ball Indentation (Rockwell Hardness) | 55 | MPa | ISO 2039 |
| Hardness | 66 | Shore D | ISO 868 |
| Flexural Strength (B 3,5 %) | 24 | MPa | ISO 178 |
| Modulus of elasticity (Et) | 1360 | MPa | ISO 527 |
Table 2 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1 | — | ISO 1183 |
| Water Absorption | 0.5 | % | ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 0.04 | % | ISO 62 |
| Maximum Permissible Service Temperature | 90 | °C | UL746B |
Table 3 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicat Softening Point (VST/B/50) | 83 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 1.5 | K-1.10-4 | ISO 11359 |
| Melting Temperature (Tm) | 190 | °C | ISO 3146 |
Table 4 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.9 - 0.97 | g/cm³ |
| Melting Temperature | 50 - 140 | °C |
| Thermal Decomposition | min. 360 | °C |
Table 5 of 6
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | max. 10^4 | Ω.cm | IEC 60093 |
| Surface Resistivity (Ro) | max. 10^5 | Ω | IEC 60093 |
Table 6 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Bondability | Yes | — |
| Flammability | HB | UL 94 |
| UV Stabilisation (6, 9) | Limited | — |
