SoftFlex 345A-BK

SoftFlex 345A-BK is both an extrusion and injection molding grade Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) designed for soft touch applications requiring good weatherability and excellent chemical resistance. SoftFlex TPE is ideal for components such as connectors, seals, boots, flanges and grommets. It is easy to mold or extrude, exhibits low gloss and bonds very well to polypropylene.

Brand: TPE Solutions SoftFlex (3 products)

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

End Uses: Connectors, Flanges, Grommets, Soft Touch Applications

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic Elastomer (unspecified)
Technologies: Elastomers
Product Families: Elastomers — Thermoplastic Elastomers
Other Thermoplastic Elastomers

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Chemical Resistant,
Good Weather Stability,
Low Gloss,
Soft Touch

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial
Applications: Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Interior
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Pipes & Plumbing
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Other Industrial Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Other Automotive & Transportation Applications
Building & Construction — Other Building & Construction Applications
Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Other Electrical & Electronics Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
Connectors,
Other Parts & Components
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
Other Wire & Cable Applications
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Connectors,
Flanges,
Grommets,
Soft Touch Applications
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion,
Injection Molding
Recommended Extrusion Process Conditions: Feed Zone: 315°F, Transition Zone: 360°F, Metering Zone: 400°F, Melt Temp: 400°F

Recommended Injection Molding Parameters

Injection Speed (fill rate) 1 to3 cu. in/sec Injection Pressure 400 to 800 psi Injection Time (first stage/boost) 0.5 to 4 sec. Second Stage Pressure 300 to 500 psi Second Stage Time 3 to 10 sec Cooling Time 10 to 20 sec. Screw Speed 50 to 150 rpm Back Pressure 25 to 75 psi

Properties

Mechanical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (100 %)	1	Mpa	-
Ultimate Elongation	750	%	-

Physical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hardness (I.Molded (5 Seconds))	45	Shore A	-

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity	1	kg/m³	-
Tensile Strength	4	Mpa	-