FORMPLAST® 2000

thermoforming Plug assist material

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FORMPLAST 2000 is a thermoplastic composite material with superior properties for use in thermoforming plug assist applications. FORMPLAST 2000 has a micro-porosity of 15-19 compared to 20-30 for Syntactic Foam. FORMPLAST 2000 eliminates many of the problems associated with Syntactic Foam, machined aluminum or wood to become the new material of choice for plug assists.

Facts

Chemical designation
PU (Polyurethane)
Color
light blue
Density
1.2 g/cm3

Main Features

  • excellent impact strength
  • high toughness
  • easily machinable to tight tolerance
  • very good mechanical strength

Target industries

packaging and paper machinery

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Datasheet (PDF)

Technical details

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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Tensile strength at yield 10,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)    		 260,000 psi 1% Sec, @ 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Flexural strength 13,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)    		 320,000 psi Tangent @ 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Compression strength 12,000 psi @ 73 °F ASTM D 695
    Impact strength (Izod) 7.0 ftlbsin @ 73 °F ASTM D 256
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Deflection temperature 241 F @264 psi, 1/4 ASTM D 648
    Vicat softening point 291 F -
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 3.7*10-5 ininF ASTM D 696
    Thermal conductivity 0.322 W/(k*m) -
    Specific heat 0.26 butlbf -
    Service temperature 280 F Long Term -

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