HYTAC® FLXT
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
HYTAC® FLXT is a tough copolymer syntactic plug assist material optimized to provide an ideal balance between surface drag for material distribution, a smooth surface for excellent finish and PTFE-impregnation to eliminate part sticking. This combination has been found to be most beneficial when thermoforming multi-layer films, including those with PE inner surfaces or multi-layered EVOH materials. As with all HYTAC® syntactic plug assists, thermoforms realize instant start up, shorter cycle times and lower plug operating temperatures. HYTAC® FLXT is easily machined with little or no dust and minimal wear on tools. The plug is easily polished for and long lasting.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Blocks
- Foam
- Rods
Product families
Applications
- Tooling & Moldmaking
- Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Product Families
- Thermoset Resins
Other characteristics
- Brand
- HYTAC
- Processing Methods
- Thermoforming
- Color
- Green
- Markets
- Industrial
- Printing & Packaging
- Benefits
- Ultra-smooth surface characteristics
- Low sheet sticking
- Excellent toughness and durability
- Easy to machine and to polish
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Additives Included
- Lubricant (PTFE)
- Material Features
- Durable
- Excellent Toughness
- Good Surface Finish
- Thermoforming Applications
- PET
- PP
- PVC
- PLA
- EVOH
- Multilayer
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Polylactic Acid (PLA)
- Polypropylenes (PP)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Relative Performance
1 = Lowest relative performance 5 = Best relative performance
- Composite Materials Functions
- Resins Binders & Matrix Materials
- Machining and Polishing Guides
HYTAC materials are generally easy to machine and polish. Following the CMT guidelines will improve surface quality and consistency in plug performance.
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Thermoforming
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 849 | kg/m3 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.17 | W/m°K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) | 36 x 10ˉ⁶ | m/m/°C |
| Compressive Strength | 93 | MPa |
| Service Temperature | 176 | °C |
