Arnitel® EM631-HB
- Chemical Family
- Polyesters
Arnitel® EM631-HB is a high-performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) renowned for its exceptional blend of flexibility, high temperature resistance, and strength, complemented by excellent processing characteristics. In industries spanning from automotive to E&E, it is gaining prominence as a more sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional rubbers, leading to reduced environmental impact and lower system costs. This material can be processed using extrusion technology and includes heat stabilization for enhanced performance.
Product families
Applications
- Chassis & Brake
- Safety Systems
Product Families
- Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers (TPE-E)
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Arnitel
- Density
- 1230.0 - 1230.0 kg/m³
- End Uses
- Truck Air Brake Tubes
- Polymer Name
- Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer (TPC-ET)
- Strain at Break
- 50.0 - 50.0 %
- Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Technology
- Elastomers
- OEM Standards
- General Motors
- PSA
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Boxes
- Silos
- Super Sacks
- Quality Standards
- SAE J2558
- Additives Included
- Heat Stabilizer
- Material Features
- Heat Stabilized
- OEM Specifications
- GM GMW15702-250032
- PSA Peugeot-Citroen FTM 78 0076
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- OHSAS
- REACH (Europe)
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Truck Air Brake Tubes
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Extrusion
- Application Data
Arnitel® TPC allows for light weight solutions (75% lighter compared to rubber); Arnitel® TPC allows for cost effective solutions (up to 50% lower system costs than rubber); Arnitel® TPC allows for sustainable solutions (compared to PA12, Arnitel® is a plasticizer free solution); Arnitel® TPC allows for reliable solutions due to its peak temperatures resistance up to 180°C – 200°C and its good heat aging due to continuous use temperatures 120°C – 170°C
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Strain at Break | >50 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C) | 21 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C) | 11 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (at +23°C) | 21 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (at -30°C) | 10 | kJ/m² | ISO 180/1A |
Table 2 of 6
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature (10°C/min) | 212 | °C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Glass Transition Temperature from DMTA (E) | -30 | °C | ASTM D5026/D7028 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (50°C/h 10N) | 200 | °C | ISO 306 |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (50°C/h 50N) | 110 | °C | ISO 306 |
Table 3 of 6
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption in Water (at 23°C after 24h) | 0.48 | % | ISO 62 |
| Humidity Absorption | 0.16 | % | Sim. to ISO 62 |
| Density | 1230 | kg/m³ | ISO 1183 |
Table 4 of 6
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 260 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 5% strain | 11.4 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 10% strain | 16.5 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 50% strain | 20.9 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at 100% strain | 22.1 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Stress at Break | 31 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | 250 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 |
| Compression Set Under Constant Strain (at 70°C) | 29 | % | ISO 815 |
| Tear Strength | 148 | kN/m | ISO 34-1; Method B |
| Shore A Hardness (3s) | 98 | — | ISO 868 |
| Shore A Hardness (15s) | 98 | — | ISO 868 |
| Shore D Hardness (3s) | 57 | — | ISO 868 |
Table 5 of 6
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Volume-Flow Rate (at 230 / * °C, 2.16 / * kg) | 3 | cm³/10min | ISO 1133 |
Химическая стойкость
24 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Acetic acid (10% by mass) at 23°C | resistant |
| Ketones | Acetone at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | Ammonium hydroxide (10% by mass) at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | ASTM 1 at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | ASTM 3 at 23°C | resistant |
| Other | Brake fluids (DOT 3/4) at 23°C | not resistant |
| Other | Calcium chloride (10% by mass) at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Chloroform at 23°C | not resistant |
| Ethers | Diethyl ether at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Alcohols | Ethanol at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Ethyl Acetate at 23°C | limited resistant, tests necessary to verify |
| Other | Fuel; Diesel at 85°C | resistant |
