Sarlink® TPE ML-2355B
(PRELIMINARY DATA)
Thermoplastic Elastomer
Teknor Apex Company www.ulprospector.com
Technical Data
Product Description
Sarlink TPE ML-2355B is a high performance thermoplastic elastomer designed for molding complex automotive applications. Sarlink TPE
ML-2355B is a medium hardness, high density grade having good UV resistance, excellent molding behavior, and faster cycle times versus
TPV's.
General
Material Status • Preliminary Data
Literature 1 • Technical Datasheet
Search for UL Yellow Card • Teknor Apex Company
• Africa & Middle East • Europe
Availability • North America
• Asia Pacific • Latin America
• Chemical Resistant • Good Processability
Features
• Good Adhesion • High Density • Medium Hardness
• Good Flow • High Specific Gravity • UV Resistant
• Good Moldability • Low Fogging
Uses • Automotive Applications • Automotive Interior Parts • Rubber Replacement
RoHS Compliance • RoHS Compliant
Appearance • Black
Forms • Pellets
Processing Method • Injection Molding
Physical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Density 1.07 g/cm³ 1.07 g/cm³ ISO 1183
Elastomers Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Tensile Stress - Across Flow (100% Strain) 174 psi 1.20 MPa ISO 37
Tensile Strength - Across Flow (Break) 1130 psi 7.80 MPa ISO 37
Tensile Elongation - Across Flow (Break) 850 % 850 % ISO 37
Compression Set (158°F (70°C), 22 hr) 40 % 40 % ISO 815
Hardness Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Durometer Hardness ISO 868
Shore A, 5 sec, Injection Molded 55 55
Additional Information Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Apparent Shear Viscosity - Capillary, 206 1/s
168 Pa·s 168 Pa·s ISO 11443
(392°F (200°C))
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accuracy is made. All products are sold upon condition that purchasers shall make their own tests to determine the suitability of such products for
their particular purposes and uses and purchaser assumes all risks and liability for the results of use of the products, including use in accordance
with seller's recommendations. Nothing in this bulletin constitutes permission or a recommendation to practice or use any invention covered by
any patent owned by this company or others. There is no warranty of merchantability and there are no other warranties for the products
described. For detailed Product Stewardship information, please contact us. Any product of Teknor Apex, including product names, shall not be
used or tested in medical or food contact applications without the prior written acknowledgement of Teknor Apex as to the intended use. Please
note that some products may not be available in one or more countries.
Injection Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI)
Rear Temperature 338 to 356 °F 170 to 180 °C
Middle Temperature 356 to 392 °F 180 to 200 °C
Front Temperature 392 to 428 °F 200 to 220 °C
Nozzle Temperature 410 to 446 °F 210 to 230 °C
Processing (Melt) Temp 392 to 446 °F 200 to 230 °C
Mold Temperature 50 to 140 °F 10 to 60 °C
Injection Pressure 870 to 1740 psi 6.00 to 12.0 MPa
Injection Rate Fast Fast
Holding Pressure 580 to 870 psi 4.00 to 6.00 MPa
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Sarlink® TPE ML-2355B (PRELIMINARY DATA)
Thermoplastic Elastomer
Teknor Apex Company www.ulprospector.com
Injection Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI)
Back Pressure 72.5 to 290 psi 0.500 to 2.00 MPa
Screw Speed 50 to 120 rpm 50 to 120 rpm
Injection Notes
Drying is not necessary. However, if moisture is a problem, dry the pellets 2 to 4 hours at 65 degrees Celsius.
Time Settings
Injection Time: 0.5-2 seconds
Holding Time: 1-10 seconds
Cooling Time: As short as possible. The parts should be removable without deformation or piercing of the ejector(s)
Notes
1
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literature from the supplier.
2
Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
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Sarlink® TPE ML-2355B (PRELIMINARY DATA)
Thermoplastic Elastomer
Teknor Apex Company www.ulprospector.com
Where to Buy
Supplier
Teknor Apex Company
Pawtucket, RI USA
Telephone: 800-556-3864
Web: http://www.teknorapex.com/
Distributor
Chase Plastic Services, Inc.
Chase Plastics Services is a North American distributor with representatives throughout the region. Please find your rep here:
http://www.chaseplastics.com/contact/locations
Telephone: 800-232-4273
Web: http://www.chaseplastics.com/
Availability: North America
Distrupol Ltd
Distrupol Ltd is a Pan European distribution company. Contact Distrupol Ltd for availability of individual products by country.
Telephone: 08452003040
Web: http://www.distrupol.com/
Availability: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
Erteco Rubber & Plastics AB
Telephone: +46-8-587-517-00
Web: http://www.erteco.se/
Availability: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden
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Last Updated: 6/1/2016
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assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained on this website and strongly encourages that upon final product
or material selection information is validated with the manufacturer. This website provides links to other websites owned by third parties. The
content of such third party sites is not within our control, and we cannot and will not take responsibility for the information or content.
