TECAFINE PMP natural

PMP unfilled

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

Mechanical properties

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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

Thermal properties

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Thermal properties	Value	Unit	Parameter	Norm
Service temperature	170	C	short term	NN
Service temperature	120	C	long term	NN

Other properties

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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