Sarlink® TPV 4155

Thermoplastic Vulcanizate www.ulprospector.com

Teknor Apex Company
Technical Data
Product Description
SARLINK® TPV 4100 series are engineered materials designed primarily for demanding automotive and industrial applications. Available in both
black and natural, SARLINK® 4155 is a low density, medium hardness thermoplastic vulcanizate that exhibits excellent compression set, flex
fatigue, high and low temperature performance. The material can be processed by injection molding, blow molding and extrusion for applications
such as seals, gaskets, chemical resistant hose and tube, boots and bellows.
General
Material Status • Commercial: Active
Availability
• Asia Pacific • Latin America
• Europe • North America
• Chemical Resistant • Good Moldability
• Excellent Elastic Recovery • Good Processability • Low Temperature Flexibility
Features
• Fatigue Resistant • Good Surface Finish • Medium Hardness
• Good Adhesion • High Melt Stability • Medium Heat Resistance
• Good Flexibility • Low Density • Resilient
• Good Melt Strength • Low Specific Gravity
• Agricultural Applications • Blow Molding Applications • Profiles
• Appliance Components • Gaskets • Rubber Replacement
Uses • Automotive Applications • Hose • Seals
• Automotive Interior Parts • Industrial Applications • White Goods & Small
• Automotive Under the Hood • Pipe Seals Appliances
Agency Ratings • UL 94
RoHS Compliance • RoHS Compliant
UL File Number • QMFZ2.E54709
Appearance • Black • Natural Color • Opaque
Forms • Pellets
Processing Method • Blow Molding • Extrusion • Injection Molding

Physical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method

Density / Specific Gravity
-- 0.960 0.958 g/cm³ ASTM D792
-- 0.960 g/cm³ 0.960 g/cm³ ISO 1183
Elastomers Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Tensile Stress ISO 37
Across Flow : 100% Strain 290 psi 2.00 MPa ASTM D412
Flow : 100% Strain 450 psi 3.10 MPa
Tensile Stress ISO 37
Across Flow : Break 754 psi 5.20 MPa ASTM D412
Flow : Break 624 psi 4.30 MPa
Tensile Elongation ISO 37
Across Flow : Break 550 % 550 % ASTM D412
Flow : Break 240 % 240 %
Tear Strength - Across Flow
-- 126 lbf/in 22.0 kN/m ASTM D624
-- 2 126 lbf/in 22.0 kN/m ISO 34-1
Compression Set ISO 815
73°F (23°C), 22 hr 14 % 14 % ASTM D395
158°F (70°C), 22 hr 26 % 26 %
257°F (125°C), 70 hr 37 % 37 %
Hardness Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Shore Hardness ISO 868
Shore A, 5 sec, Extruded 53 53 ASTM D2240
Shore A, 5 sec, Injection Molded 56 56

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Aging Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method

Change in Tensile Strength in Air - Across Flow ISO 188
275°F (135°C), 1000 hr -5.0 % -5.0 % ASTM D573
100% Strain 275°F (135°C), 1000 hr 2.0 % 2.0 %
302°F (150°C), 168 hr -9.0 % -9.0 %
100% Strain 302°F (150°C), 168 hr -2.0 % -2.0 %
Change in Tensile Strain at Break in Air - Across ISO 188
Flow ASTM D573
275°F (135°C), 1000 hr 1.0 % 1.0 %
302°F (150°C), 168 hr -6.0 % -6.0 %
Change in Shore Hardness in Air ISO 188
Shore A, 275°F (135°C), 1000 hr 2.0 2.0 ASTM D573
Shore A, 302°F (150°C), 168 hr 2.0 2.0
Change in Volume ISO 1817
257°F (125°C), 70 hr, in IRM 903 Oil 85 % 85 % ASTM D471
Flammability Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Flame Rating UL 94
0.024 in (0.60 mm), BK HB HB
0.06 in (1.5 mm), NC HB HB
Additional Information Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI) Test Method
Apparent Shear Viscosity - Capillary, @ 206/s
392°F (200°C) 320 Pa·s 320 Pa·s ISO 11443
392°F (200°C) 320 Pa·s 320 Pa·s ASTM D3835
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Injection Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI)

Drying Temperature 180 °F 82 °C
Drying Time 3.0 hr 3.0 hr
Rear Temperature 356 to 419 °F 180 to 215 °C
Middle Temperature 356 to 419 °F 180 to 215 °C
Front Temperature 356 to 419 °F 180 to 215 °C
Nozzle Temperature 369 to 428 °F 187 to 220 °C
Processing (Melt) Temp 365 to 428 °F 185 to 220 °C
Mold Temperature 50 to 131 °F 10 to 55 °C
Back Pressure 14.5 to 145 psi 0.100 to 1.00 MPa
Screw Speed 100 to 200 rpm 100 to 200 rpm
Extrusion Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI)
Drying Temperature 180 °F 82 °C
Drying Time 3.0 hr 3.0 hr
Cylinder Zone 1 Temp. 356 to 392 °F 180 to 200 °C
Cylinder Zone 2 Temp. 356 to 401 °F 180 to 205 °C
Cylinder Zone 3 Temp. 369 to 410 °F 187 to 210 °C
Cylinder Zone 4 Temp. 369 to 410 °F 187 to 210 °C
Melt Temperature 383 to 419 °F 195 to 215 °C
Die Temperature 383 to 419 °F 195 to 215 °C
Take-Off Roll 68 to 122 °F 20 to 50 °C

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Extrusion Notes
Screen Pack: 20 to 60 mesh
Screw: general purpose
Compression Ratio: 3:1

Notes
1 Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2 Method Ba, Angle (Unnicked)

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or material selection information is validated with the manufacturer. This website provides links to other websites owned by third parties. The
content of such third party sites is not within our control, and we cannot and will not take responsibility for the information or content.
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Thermoplastic Vulcanizate
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Where to Buy

Supplier
Teknor Apex Company
Pawtucket, RI USA
Telephone: 800-556-3864
Web: http://www.teknorapex.com/

Distributor
3Polymer (Guangzhou) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Telephone: +86-20-3466-7988
Web: http://3polymer.com
Availability: China

Chase Plastic Services, Inc.

Chase Plastics Services is a North American distributor with representatives throughout the region. Please find your rep here: http://
www.chaseplastics.com/contact/locations
Telephone: 800-232-4273
Web: http://www.chaseplastics.com/
Availability: North America

Distrupol Ltd
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Telephone: 08452003040
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Availability: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom

Nexeo Plastics - Europe

Nexeo Plastics is a Pan European distribution company. Contact Nexeo for availability of individual products by country.
Telephone: +34-93-480-9125
Web: https://www.nexeoplastics.com/
Availability: Russian Federation

SNETOR Distribution
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Telephone: +33-1-4904-8888
Web: http://www.snetor.com/
Availability: France

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