Prime Tuff-X STF

Category:	TPE Alloy , Thermoplastic Elastomer Alloy
Manufacturer:	Primex Plastics Corporation
Trademark:	Prime Tuff-X
Fillers:	-
Ports:	Qinzhou, Shekou, Shanghai, Ningbo
Delivery Terms	FOB, CIF, DAP, DAT, DDP
PDF:	PZsuGW_Prime-Tuff-X-STF.pdf
PRICE:	Order Products email sales@su-jiao.com

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This product consists of a Thermoplastic elastomer skin laminated to closed-cell, cross-linked polyolefin foam that is then laminated to our Tuff-X rigid substrate. Low gloss and soft feel eliminate the need for soft-touch paint. (<5% after forming) It also helps eliminate the squeak and rattle that is characteristic of Styrenics. Recycling of unpainted scrap is possible with no loss of properties. Applications: Tuff-X STF is ideal for interior and exterior components, including center consoles, instrument panels, door panels, and many others. This addresses the customers' desire for a low-gloss, soft feel material to soften interior and exterior applications in markets such as agricultural equipment, marine, heavy trucks, RV cabs, and others, while utilizing a thermoplastic, recyclable material. Processing: Prime Tuff-X STF can be formed using standard forming equipment. The foam/skin side should not be formed against the tool. Radiant heat works best, Zone controlled ceramic or quartz heaters are preferred. The run out or flange area should be greater than what is figured for ABS or HIPS. The substrate should reach normal forming temperature but the foam should not exceed 310°F. Finishing: Tuff-X STF can be fabricated by using steel rule or hard dies, heated knives or tooling will also work, however, routing and sawing is not recommended. Mechanical screws and fasteners, as well as some adhesives that have been developed by 3M, may be used for bonding. Please contact your Primex Plastics representative for more information on finishing, fabricating, or the thermoforming process. Colors, Textures and Capabilities: Primex typically offers a Naples and Leather texture and four colors consisting of light and dark, tan and gray. Custom color matching is available but order sizes must be approved.

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This product consists of a Thermoplastic elastomer skin laminated to closed-cell, cross-linked polyolefin foam that is then laminated to our Tuff-X rigid substrate. Low gloss and soft feel eliminate the need for soft-touch paint. (<5% after forming) It also helps eliminate the squeak and rattle that is characteristic of Styrenics. Recycling of unpainted scrap is possible with no loss of properties.

Applications:
Tuff-X STF is ideal for interior and exterior components, including center consoles, instrument panels, door panels, and many others. This addresses the customers' desire for a low-gloss, soft feel material to soften interior and exterior applications in markets such as agricultural equipment, marine, heavy trucks, RV cabs, and others, while utilizing a thermoplastic, recyclable material.

Processing:
Prime Tuff-X STF can be formed using standard forming equipment. The foam/skin side should not be formed against the tool. Radiant heat works best, Zone controlled ceramic or quartz heaters are preferred. The run out or flange area should be greater than what is figured for ABS or HIPS. The substrate should reach normal forming temperature but the foam should not exceed 310°F.

Finishing:
Tuff-X STF can be fabricated by using steel rule or hard dies, heated knives or tooling will also work, however, routing and sawing is not recommended. Mechanical screws and fasteners, as well as some adhesives that have been developed by 3M, may be used for bonding.

Please contact your Primex Plastics representative for more information on finishing, fabricating, or the thermoforming process.

Colors, Textures and Capabilities:
Primex typically offers a Naples and Leather texture and four colors consisting of light and dark, tan and gray. Custom color matching is available but order sizes must be approved.

General Information
Features	Crosslinkable Foamable High Heat Resistance High Impact Resistance High Tensile Strength Low Gloss Low Temperature Impact Resistance Recyclable Material Soft
Uses	Agricultural Applications Automotive Instrument Panel Automotive Interior Parts Foam Marine Applications
Appearance	Colors Available Dark Grey Grey Light Grey Tan
Forms	Sheet
Processing Method	Thermoforming

Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density	0.731	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Molding Shrinkage	0.70 to 0.90	%	ISO 294-4

Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Shore Hardness ¹(Shore A)	88		ISO 868

Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress (Yield)	21.4	MPa	ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus	2070	MPa	ISO 178

Impact	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Instrumented Dart Impact			ASTM D3763
-15°C, Total Energy ²	63.0	J
23°C, Total Energy	52.0	J

Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature ³
0.45 MPa, Unannealed	116	°C	ISO 75-2/B
1.8 MPa, Unannealed	60.0	°C	ISO 75-2/A
CLTE - Flow	5.0E-5	cm/cm/°C

Note Message
1 .	Skin
2 .	50% ductile
3 .	Substrate

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