VALOX™ FR Resin VC120

VALOX VC120 compound is based on Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) resin containing 20% carbon fiber. Added features of this grade include: Electrically Conductive, Flame Retardant.

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

Carbon fiber filled
Electrically Conductive
Flame Retardant
High stiffness/Strength

Industry

Material previously used in

Electronic Components
Material Handling

Applications

Possible usage of material

Document Handling
Electronic Components

Technical Datasheet Data

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Region

ELECTRICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Surface Resistivity	1.E+03 - 1.E+08	Ω	ASTM D257

FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
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UL Recognized, 94V-0 Flame Class Rating	1.5	mm	UL 94

IMPACT

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Izod Impact, notched, 23°C	88	J/m	ASTM D256

INJECTION MOLDING

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS
Drying Temperature	120	°C
Drying Time	2 - 4	Hrs
Maximum Moisture Content	0.02	%
Melt Temperature	235 - 255	°C
Nozzle Temperature	230 - 250	°C
Front - Zone 3 Temperature	235 - 255	°C
Middle - Zone 2 Temperature	230 - 250	°C
Rear - Zone 1 Temperature	225 - 245	°C
Mold Temperature	50 - 130	°C
Back pressure (Plastic Pressure)	3 - 8	MPa
Screw speed (Circumferential speed)	0.1 - 0.2	m/s
Shot to Cylinder Size	30 - 70	%

MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Tensile Stress, yield	154	MPa	SABIC - Japan Method
Tensile Strain, break	3	%	SABIC - Japan Method
Flexural Stress	216	MPa	ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus	12060	MPa	ASTM D790

PHYSICAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
Specific Gravity	1.47	-	ASTM D792
Water Absorption, (23°C/24hrs)	0.07	%	ASTM D570
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 3.2 mm	0.1 - 0.2	%	SABIC method
Mold Shrinkage, flow, 6.4 mm	0.6 - 0.7	%	SABIC method

THERMAL

PROPERTIES	TYPICAL VALUES	UNITS	TEST METHODS
HDT, 0.45 MPa, 3.2 mm, unannealed	206	°C	ASTM D648
CTE, -30°C to 30°C	6.00E-05	1/°C	TMA
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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