LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ Compound WF004

LNP THERMOCOMP WF004 compound is based on Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) resin containing 20% glass fiber.

Product Family

LNP™ COMPOUNDS AND PC COPOLYMER RESINS

Polymer Family

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Processing Technology

Injection Molding

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Colors

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Features

Key characteristics of the material

High stiffness/Strength
No PFAS intentionally added

Industry

Material previously used in

Automotive Under the Hood
Building Component
Commercial Appliance
Electrical
Home Appliances
Mobile Phone - Computer - Tablets
Personal Accessory
Sport/Leisure

Applications

Possible usage of material

HVAC Underhood
Rail Cabin Interiors

Technical Datasheet Data

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Region

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
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UL Recognized, 94HB Flame Class Rating	≥1.5	mm	UL 94

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, unnotched, 23°C	601	J/m	ASTM D4812
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	60	J/m	ASTM D256
Multiaxial Impact	1	J	ISO 6603
Instrumented Dart Impact Total Energy, 23°C	7	J	ASTM D3763
*Izod Impact, unnotched 80104 +23°C*	35	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1U
*Izod Impact, notched 80104 +23°C*	6	kJ/m²	ISO 180/1A

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	120	°C
Drying Time	4	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.05	%
Melt Temperature	240 - 265	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	260 - 270	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	245 - 255	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	220 - 230	°C
Mold Temperature	80 - 100	°C
Back Pressure	0.2 - 0.3	MPa
Screw Speed	30 - 60	rpm

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	117	MPa	ASTM D638
Tensile Strain, brk, Type I, 5 mm/min	2.7	%	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus, 50 mm/min	7580	MPa	ASTM D638
Flexural Stress, yld, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	183	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Stress, brk, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	182	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus, 1.3 mm/min, 50 mm span	7110	MPa	ASTM D790
Tensile Stress, break, 5 mm/min	114	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, yield, 5 mm/min	2.4	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strain, break, 5 mm/min	2.4	%	ISO 527
Tensile Modulus, 1 mm/min	7590	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Stress	173	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Modulus, 2 mm/min	6660	MPa	ISO 178

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.47	-	ASTM D792
Density	1.46	g/cm³	ASTM D792
Moisture Absorption, (23°C/50% RH/24 hrs)	0.05	%	ASTM D570
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 24 hrs	0.3 - 0.5	%	ASTM D955
Mold Shrinkage, xflow, 24 hrs	1 - 3	%	ASTM D955
Moisture Absorption (23°C / 50% RH)	0.07	%	ISO 62

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	222	°C	ASTM D648
HDT, 1.82 MPa, 3.2mm, unannealed	207	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -30°C to 30°C, flow	3.9E-05	1/°C	ASTM D696
CTE, -30°C to 30°C, xflow	1.02E-04	1/°C	ASTM D696
*HDT/Bf, 0.45 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	219	°C	ISO 75/Bf
*HDT/Af, 1.8 MPa Flatw 80104 sp=64mm*	198	°C	ISO 75/Af
Relative Temp Index, Elec	75	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/impact	75	°C	UL 746B
Relative Temp Index, Mech w/o impact	75	°C	UL 746B

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