LEXAN LF1520A is a compound based on Polycarbonate (PC) resin containing 20% glass fiber and 15% PTFE. Added features of this material include: flame retardant, wear resistant and tight tolerance.
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| PROPERTIES | TYPICAL VALUES | UNITS | TEST METHODS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Tracking Index (UL) {PLC} | 3 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 0 | ≥3 | mm | UL 746A |
| Hot-Wire Ignition (HWI), PLC 1 | ≥1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Amp Arc Ignition (HAI), PLC 4 | ≥1.5 | mm | UL 746A |
| High Voltage Arc Track Rate {PLC} | 3 | PLC Code | UL 746A |
| Arc Resistance, Tungsten {PLC} | 5 | PLC Code | ASTM D495 |
| PROPERTIES | TYPICAL VALUES | UNITS | TEST METHODS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C | 534 | J/m | ASTM D4812 |
| Izod Impact, notched, 23°C | 112 | J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C | 17 | J | ASTM D3763 |
| PROPERTIES | TYPICAL VALUES | UNITS | TEST METHODS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drying Temperature | 120 | °C | |
| Drying Time | 3 - 4 | Hrs | |
| Drying Time (Cumulative) | 48 | Hrs | |
| Maximum Moisture Content | 0.02 | % | |
| Melt Temperature | 290 - 310 | °C | |
| Nozzle Temperature | 280 - 305 | °C | |
| Front - Zone 3 Temperature | 290 - 310 | °C | |
| Middle - Zone 2 Temperature | 275 - 300 | °C | |
| Rear - Zone 1 Temperature | 265 - 290 | °C | |
| Mold Temperature | 70 - 95 | °C | |
| Back Pressure | 0.3 - 0.7 | MPa | |
| Screw Speed | 40 - 70 | rpm | |
| Shot to Cylinder Size | 40 - 60 | % | |
| Vent Depth | 0.025 - 0.076 | mm |
| PROPERTIES | TYPICAL VALUES | UNITS | TEST METHODS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Stress, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min | 93 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min | 93 | MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain, yld, Type I, 5 mm/min | 5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min | 5 | % | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Stress, brk, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span | 148 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span | 6200 | MPa | ASTM D790 |
| PROPERTIES | TYPICAL VALUES | UNITS | TEST METHODS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.47 | - | ASTM D792 |
| Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm | 0.15 - 0.25 | % | SABIC method |
| Mold Shrinkage, xflow, 3.2 mm | 0.2 - 0.45 | % | SABIC method |
| PROPERTIES | TYPICAL VALUES | UNITS | TEST METHODS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed | 133 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed | 128 | °C | ASTM D648 |
| CTE, -40°C to 40°C, flow | 3.06E-05 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| CTE, -40°C to 40°C, xflow | 5.22E-05 | 1/°C | ASTM E831 |
| Relative Temp Index, Elec | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
| Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact | 80 | °C | UL 746B |
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