TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
Technical Properties |
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| Material | Density kd/dm3 | Tensile Strength MPa | Elongation % | E-modulus (Tensile) MPa | Source |
| SMC | 1,9 | 74 | 1,6 | 9.000 | SMC-Alliance |
| PP/EPDM | 1,0 | 15 | 300 | 1.400 | Basell |
| PC/PBT | 1,2 | 55 | 150 | 2.100 | GE |
| PUR-RIM | 1,4 | 28 | 2,8 | 1.300 | Saechtling |
| Steel | 7,85 | 410 | 28 | 210.000 | Dubbel |
| Aluminum | 2,7 | 180 | 5 | 70.000 | Dubbel |
Relative Weight |
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| Material | Process | SpecificWeight | WallThickness | Part Weight | Relative |
| g/cm3 | mm | kg | Weight index | ||
| Steel | stamping | 7,8 | 0,8 | 3,7 | 100 |
| Aluminum | stamping | 2,7 | 1,1 | 1,8 | 50 |
| SMC | moulding | 1,9 | 2,5 | 2,8 | 75 |
| Source: Philip Townsend Associates | |||||
SMC,BMC Properties |
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| Property | Unit | SMC | SMC | BMC |
| Random | % | 25 | 50 | 20 |
| Continuous | % | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tensile strength | MPa | 65-80 | 124-204 | 35-45 |
| Tensile modulus | GPa | 8,5 | 12,2-19,1 | 11 |
| Flexural strength | MPa | 155-200 | 240-380 | 100-120 |
| Flexural modulus | GPa | 8,5 | 11,6-16,4 | 11-13 |
| Impact strength | KJ/m2 | 60-90 | 120-200 | 50-70 |
| Density | g/cm3 | 1,7-2,0 | 1,8-2,0 | 1,8-1,9 |
| CTE | 10-6m/mK | 14-20 | 10-15 | 14-20 |
| Shrinkage | % | 0-0,15 | 0-0,1 | 0-0,1 |
| HDT | º C | >200 | >200 | >200 |
| Service temperature | º C | 170-190 | 170-190 | 170-190 |
Electrical Properties |
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| Property | Standard | Unit | Value |
| Volume resistivity | IEC 60093 | Ohm x cm | 1013-1014 |
| Surface resistance | IEC 60093 | Ohm | 1013-1014 |
| Dielectric strength | IEC 60243-1 | kV/mm | 15-25 |
| Comparable tracking index | IEC 60112 | CTI | 600 |
| Dielectric dissipation factor | IEC 60250 | - | 0,01-0,02 |
Thermal Behavior |
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Performance at low Temperatures (-40 º C) |
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Heat Resistance |
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| Heat resistance (ISO75-2A) | >200 º C |
| Temperature index (EC216) | 150 º C |
| Specific heat | 2,1-4,2 kJ/kgK |
| Coefficient of thermal conductivity | 0,17-0,40 W/mK |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 10-18x10-6 m/mK |
Chemical Properties |
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| Organic Media | Resistant | Organic Media | Resistant |
| hot bitumen | + | hydrochloric acid (10%) | + |
| petrol | + | phosphoric acid (10%) | + |
| diesel oil | + | phosphoric acid (85%) | + |
| jet fuel (kerosene) | + | sulphuric acid (10%) | + |
| epoxy resin | + | sulphuric acid (37.5%) | + |
| alcohol | + | battery acid | + |
| crude oil | + | nitric acid (10% | + |
| fatty acid | + | caustic soda (diluted) | - |
| glycerine | + | caustic potash solution (diluted) | - |
| heating oil | + | seawater | + |
| turpentine oil | + | potassium chloride (diluted) | + |
| carbon tetrachloride | - | sodium chloride (diluted) | + |
| Composites have proven their excellent weather ability in long-term service in a broad variety of climates. | |||
Weathering Behavior |
| A material’s weather ability describes its resistance to outdoor exposure even under severe weather conditions. |
| Composites have proven their excellent weather ability in long-term service in a broad variety of climates. |
Weathering Factors |
| * UV radiation |
| * Water absorption |
| * Hot-cold cycle |
| * Abrasions by wind and dust |
| * Germs, animals and plants |
Mechanical Properties After 21 Years |
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| New PartAfter 21 Years | |||
| Flexural Strength | MPa | 189 | 175 |
| Flexural Modulus | GPa | 11,7 | 10,5 |
| Flexural Strain | % | 2,1 | 2,1 |
| Tensile Strength | MPa | 102 | 89 |
| Rupture Strain | GPa | 12,9 | 12,1 |
| Impact Strength | % | 72 | 62 |
| Surface Resistance | Ctm | 10+2 | 10+2 |
| Dielectric Strength | KV/cm | 13 | 12 |
Fire & Smoke Properties |
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| Property | Benefits |
| Low smoke density | Chance to find exits and escape |
| No toxicity | For the safety of passengers |
| No melting, no dripping | No spread of the fire |
| High fire retardancy | Does not lose structural integrity |
| Halogen-free | No generation of corrosive gases |
| Low heat generation | Chance to save the passengers |
| No flash-over through gases | No spread of fire to surrounding areas |
Dimensional Stability |
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