TECAFINE PMP natural

PMP unfilled

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This unmodified polymethylpentene (PMP) belongs to the polyolefine family, and offers translucense, and good UV resistance. Ensinger's TECAFINE PMP combines very good electrical insulation with low weight. TECAFINE PMP is among the lowest density of all plastics.

Facts

Chemical designation
PMP (Polymethylpentene)
Colour
light yellow
Density
0.83 g/cm3

Main Features

  • good chemical resistance
  • electrically insulating
  • good machinability
  • easy to polish
  • high creep resistance
  • low density
  • high toughness

Target industries

food technology
mechanical engineering
automotive industry

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Technical details

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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)    		 1000 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 26 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 26 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 6 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 67 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Flexural strength 31 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)    		 800 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Compression modulus 1000 MPa 5mm/min, 10 N EN ISO 604
    Compression strength 11 - 19 MPa 1% / 2% EN ISO 604
    Impact strength (Charpy) 17 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Service temperature 170 C short term NN
    Service temperature 120 C long term NN
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Resistance to hot water/ bases (+) - -
    Flammability (UL94) HB - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    Resistance to weathering - - -
    Water absorption <0.01 % 24h / 96h (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62
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    Relative costs Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Relative costs EU from € to €€€€€€ €

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