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NY-FLEX® CT 155 E

NY-FLEX® materials are a class of engineered thermoplastic elastomers (E-TPE) and are block copolymers of polyamide and polyether segments. The polyamide block is the hard segment and the polyether block is the soft, flexible segment.

Brand: NY-FLEX (14 products)

Polymer Name: Polyether Block Amide (PEBA)

End Uses: Film, Footwear, Sporting Goods

Features: Excellent Elastic Recovery, Good Flexibility, Good Impact Strength, Good Processability, Good Toughness, High Elasticity, Light Weight, Shock Absorbent

Certifications & Compliance: ISO 9001

Flexural Modulus: 145.0 - 145.0 MPa

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

NYCOA’s NY-FLEX elastomeric line of engineered polyamides includes a variety of chemistries, including random copolymer alloys and polyether block copolymers (PEBA).  NY-FLEX grades provide superior flexibility, low material weight, and high-impact toughness in rubber replacement applications.

NY-FLEX® : Nylon Block Copolymers with Polyether

Polyether -block -amide (PEBA) Copolymers are true elastomeric grades that are based on nylon (Polyamide) hard segment and Polyether soft segment. They deliver excellent recovery and shock-absorbing properties. NYCOA offers PEBA grades in a range of hardness values from 45-80 Shore D. Customized grades are also offered with specialized additive packages for improved thermal stability, hydrolysis resistance, UV resistance, etc.

Benefits of NY-FLEX Random Copolymers and Alloys

NY-FLEX Nylon Copolymers and alloys are designed for superior flexibility and toughness at a significant cost advantage versus typical standard block copolymers. They also provide superior temperature stability and flexural modulus as low as 20,000 psi. NYCOA random copolymers are suited for processing via injection molding and extrusion.

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Applications of Nylon Block Copolymers with Polyether

These elastomeric grades are used in :

  • Sports and leisure
  • Athletic shoes
  • Ski boot components
  • Technical films.
Applications of NY-FLEX Random Co-polymers and Alloys
  • Rubber
  • Mandrels for rubber hose construction
  • Hook and loop fasteners
  • Multi/monolayer tubing (paint spray hose, air brake, and pneumatic tubing)

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus145MPaASTM D 790
Flexural Strength6MPaASTM D 790
Hardness (at 15 sec)52Shore DASTM D 785
Hardness (Instantaneous)55Shore DASTM D 785
Notched Izod ImpactNo BreakJ/mASTM D 256
Tensile Modulus155MPaASTM D 638
Tensile Strain (at Break)4%ASTM D 638
Tensile Strain (at Yield)45%ASTM D 638
Tensile Stress (at Yield)14MPaASTM D 638
UnNotched Izod ImpactNo BreakJ/mASTM D 256
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Linear Mold Shrinkage (Normal)1.1 - 1.5%ASTM D 955
Linear Mold Shrinkage (Parallel)1.1 - 1.5%ASTM D 955
Specific Gravity1.06-ASTM D 792
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature194°CASTM D 789
Note
  • All test specimens tested in “dry” state – less than 0.3% moisture.
  • Izod Impact – ½” x ¼” bars.
  • All tensile properties obtained at a testing speed of 2 in./min.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance