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TECACOMP PE ID blue 1049852

Detectable PE compound with high stiffness

The detectable compounds TECACOMP PE ID blue based on polyethylene (HD-PE) are modified with metal-based, detectable filler. They are used in applications where the high toughness of PE is desired and the stiffness of an LD-PE is not sufficient. Due to a higher crystallinity, HD-PE has a higher stiffness.

With high filler levels of metal-based additives, the compound achieves Ensinger Detection Level HIGH  and very good detectability. Even small particles of the modified plastic are detected by metal and X-ray detectors in production and packaging lines in the food industry, and contaminated products can be easily sorted out.
The compound is coloured blue (similar to RAL 5010) and is also visually detectable. Typical applications are guides, stops, rollers or sliding elements. The low glass transition point of PE also enables applications at low temperatures, for example in freeze-drying systems.

Ensinger offers TECACOMP PE ID blue as a compound. Sample sheets (80 x 80 x 3 mm), tensile test bars or a detection kit are available for detection tests.

Compliances

Facts

Chemical designation
PE (Polyethylene)
Colour
blue
Density
1.46 g/cm3

Main Features

  • detectable via metal detector
  • x-ray detectable
  • Explanation of food contact according to FDA and EU 10/2011 on request
  • low water absorption
  • good chemical resistance

Target industries

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Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Tensile strength 19 MPa DIN EN ISO 527-1
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    1200 MPa DIN EN ISO 527-1
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 7,8 % DIN EN ISO 527-1
    Impact strength (Charpy) 24 kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature -70 C -
    Melting temperature 135 C -
    Service temperature 100 C short term -
    Service temperature 80 C long term -
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Molding shrinkage 3,5 % in-plane DIN EN ISO 294-4
    Molding shrinkage 1,9 % through-plane DIN EN ISO 294-4
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    Processing parameter Value Unit Parameter Norm
    processing temperatures 180 - 240 C -
    Mould temperature 20 - 60 C -
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    Predrying Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Permissible residual moisture content 0,1 % -
    Drying temperature 80 C -
    Drying time 2 - 3 h -