SoftFlex 345A-BK
SoftFlex 345A-BK is both an extrusion and injection molding grade Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) designed for soft touch applications requiring good weatherability and excellent chemical resistance. SoftFlex TPE is ideal for components such as connectors, seals, boots, flanges and grommets. It is easy to mold or extrude, exhibits low gloss and bonds very well to polypropylene.
Product families
Applications
- Automotive & Transportation — Other Automotive & Transportation Applications; Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications; Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications; Electrical & Electronics — Other Electrical & Electronics Applications
- Interior
- Pipes & Plumbing
- Other Industrial Applications
- Connectors
- Other Parts & Components
- Other Wire & Cable Applications
Product Families
- Other Thermoplastic Elastomers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- TPE Solutions SoftFlex
- End Uses
Connectors, Flanges, Grommets, Soft Touch Applications
- Polymer Name
- Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified)
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion, Injection Molding
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Material Features
- Chemical Resistant
- Good Weather Stability
- Low Gloss
- Soft Touch
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Connectors
- Flanges
- Grommets
- Soft Touch Applications
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Injection Molding
- Extrusion Conditions
Feed Zone: 315°F, Transition Zone: 360°F, Metering Zone: 400°F, Melt Temp: 400°F. Injection Speed (fill rate) 1 to3 cu. in/sec Injection Pressure 400 to 800 psi Injection Time (first stage/boost) 0.5 to 4 sec. Second Stage Pressure 300 to 500 psi Second Stage Time 3 to 10 sec Cooling Time 10 to 20 sec. Screw Speed 50 to 150 rpm Back Pressure 25 to 75 psi
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus (100 %) | 1 | Mpa |
| Ultimate Elongation | 750 | % |
Table 2 of 3
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness (I.Molded (5 Seconds)) | 45 | Shore A |
Table 3 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1 | kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength | 4 | Mpa |
