Arnitel® PB500-H

Blow Molding Grade, Heat Stabilized

General Information

Arnitel® is a high-performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers you a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics.
In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® is increasingly being as a lighter, smarter, greener alternative to conventional rubbers – reducing environmental impact and ultimately, system costs.
The product is supported by an experienced and knowledgeable global team continuously working on new ideas and applications, as well as exploring new markets. By listening to your needs and understanding your process and products, we develop solutions that make a real difference.
Special features
Regulatory Affairs
Processing technology
Blow Molding
Automotive OEM
GM, PSA, RENAULT
OEM Specification
FTM78-0026-(2014-09)
GMW15702-250052-TPC-ET
PMR (2019-02)
STELLANTIS - 01994-16-00164-MAN-01994-14-00078-(2021-07)

Rheological properties

Melt volume-flow rate
2
cm³/10min
Temperature
230
°C
Load
10
kg
Molding shrinkage (parallel)
1.7
%
Molding shrinkage (normal)
1.8
%

Mechanical properties

Flexural modulus
195
MPa
Flexural modulus (120°C)
70
MPa
Charpy impact strength (+23°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy impact strength (-30°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C)
N
kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (-30°C)
14
kJ/m²

Mechanical properties (die cutting)

Stress at break (normal)
36
MPa
Stress at 5% strain (normal)
8.5
MPa
Stress at 10% strain (normal)
11
MPa
Stress at 50% strain (normal)
14
MPa
Stress at 100% strain (normal)
15
MPa
Strain at break (normal)
640
%
Stress at 10% strain (parallel)
9
MPa
Stress at 10% strain (parallel) (+100°C)
4.6
MPa
Tear strength (normal)
116
kN/m
Tear strength (parallel)
121
kN/m

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
202
°C
Glass transition temperature (10°C/min)
-57
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (0.45 MPa)
63
°C

Other properties

Water absorption in water at 23°C after 24h
2.2
%
Humidity absorption
0.5
%
Density
1220
kg/m³

Mechanical properties (TPE)

Tensile modulus
175
MPa
Stress at 5% strain
9.4
MPa
Stress at 10% strain
14
MPa
Stress at 50% strain
22
MPa
Stress at 100% strain
26
MPa
Stress at break
27
MPa
Nominal strain at break
150
%
Compression Set under constant strain at 70 °C
42
%
Shore A Hardness (3s)
94
-
Shore D Hardness (3s)
50
-

Diagrams

Applications

Clean Air Inlet Ducts

Industry
Automotive
  • •} Lightweight
  • •} Economical
  • •} Reliable
  • •} Durable
  • •} Heat resistant
  • •} Chemical resistant
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Cold Charged Air Ducts

Industry
Automotive
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