What kind of plastic is Hytrel?
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What kind of plastic is Hytrel?
thermoplastic polyester elastomer
Hytrel® is a plasticizer-free thermoplastic polyester elastomer that offers an outstanding combination of flexibility, stable mechanical performance over a broad temperature window, straightforward processing characteristics and other properties.
What polymer is Hytrel?
Hytrel® is a TPC-ET thermoplastic polyester elastomer based on block copolymer technology. By leveraging the flexibility of rubber and the strength and processability of plastic, Hytrel® is a versatile and high-performance polymer which facilitates the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products.
Is Hytrel Food Safe?
CAMPUS® Datasheet | Hytrel® 3078 Special grades include heat stabilised, flame retardant, food contact compliant, blow molding and extrusion grades. It contains non-discoloring stabilizer.
Where is Hytrel made?
The consolidation of the production of thermoplastic polyester elastomer Hytrel in Luxembourg will generate greater efficiency in the production, will reduce the environmental impact and improve service to the client.
What is Hytrel used for?
The excellent properties of Hytrel® qualify it for a number of demanding applications where mechanical strength and durability are required in a flexible component. Examples include seals, belts, bushings, pump diaphragms, gears, protective boots, hose and tubing, springs, and impact-absorbing devices.
What color is Hytrel?
TPE 60D Hytrel Filament – 1.75mm, Dupont
| Durometer | 60D |
|---|---|
| Melt Point | 165C |
| Material Type | TPE |
| Color | Natural |
| Weight | 1kg |
What is polyester elastomer?
Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers, or TPE, combine the properties of high performance elastomers and flexible polymers. Sometimes referred to as thermoplastic rubbers, these are high strength materials know for their ability to take repeated flex cycles and their resistance to many chemicals and oils.
What is Hytrel?
DuPontTM Hytrel® is a TPC-ET thermoplastic polyester elastomer. As a versatile copolyester, it combines resilience and chemical resistance with strength and durability across a wide temperature range. Hytrel® provides the flexibility of rubber, the strength of engineering plastic and processability of thermoplastic.
How is Hytrel made?
Block Copolymer – Hytrel® is a block copolymer, consisting of a hard (crystalline) segment of polybutylene terephthalate and a soft (amorphous) segment based on polyether chemistry. Properties are determined by the ratio of hard to soft segments and by the composition of the segments.
Is TPR the same as silicone?
TPR mimics silicone in many ways, and it is hygienic, soft, pliable, durable and even recyclable. It is less porous than many materials, but more porous than Silicone. While silicone is more expensive than TPR.