Arnitel® PM581

Extrusion Grade, Heat Stabilized

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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
  • Heat stabilized
General Document
Regulatory Affairs
  • Absence Declaration BNST2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Biocidal Products2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration DMF (2009/251/EC: Dimethylfumarate)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration ELV (2000/53/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-15
  • Absence Declaration EPA 20 High Priority Substances 20192023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Food Allergens2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration NMP (N-Methylpyrrolidone)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Nano Materials2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Ozone Depleting Chemicals2024-06-27
  • Absence Declaration PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration PBT chemicals under TSCA section 6(h)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration PFAS2024-03-05
  • Absence Declaration POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)2024-09-04
  • Absence Declaration Phthalates (2005/84/EC: DEHP, DBP, BBP,DINP,DIDP, DNOP)2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration Red Phosphorus2023-11-16
  • Absence Declaration opBDE (2003/11/EC: Octa- / Pentabromodiphenylether)2023-11-16
  • CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 (INDUSTRIAL USE)2024-01-02
  • Compliance Statement EU Sanctions and Embargos2024-05-16
  • Conflict minerals declaration (EICC, GeSI)2024-05-15
  • Deforestation Statement, Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR)2024-09-19
  • Packaging Declaration EU Decision 97/129/EC (labelling)2024-04-17
  • Packaging, Packaging Waste and CONEG declaration (94/62/EC)2021-12-06
  • REACH Registration Statement2024-03-27
  • REACH STATEMENT KOREA2023-11-16
  • REACH STATEMENT TURKYE2023-11-16
  • RoHS Statement (2011/65/EC: Heavy metals)2024-02-01
  • SVHC, REACH Annex XIV and –XVII Statement2024-11-08
Processing technology
Extrusion
Automotive OEM
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OEM Specification
ASTM D6835 TEEE0310 A00240
Applications
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Rheological properties

Melt volume-flow rate
4
cm³/10min
Temperature
230
°C
Load
2.16
kg

Mechanical properties

Flexural modulus
240
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)
16
kJ/m²
Izod notched impact strength (+23°C)
N
kJ/m²
Izod notched impact strength (-30°C)
25
kJ/m²

Mechanical properties (die cutting)

Stress at break (normal)
43
MPa
Stress at 100% strain (normal)
16
MPa
Strain at break (normal)
710
%
Tear strength (normal)
141
kN/m
Tear strength (parallel)
149
kN/m

Thermal properties

Melting temperature (10°C/min)
218
°C
Glass transition temperature (10°C/min)
-57
°C
Temp. of deflection under load (1.80 MPa)
100
°C
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 10N)
204
°C
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 50N)
80
°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (parallel)
1.1
E-4/°C
Coeff. of linear therm. expansion (normal)
1.1
E-4/°C

Electrical properties

Relative permittivity (100Hz)
4.7
-
Relative permittivity (1 MHz)
4.4
-
Dissipation factor (100 Hz)
310
E-4
Dissipation factor (1 MHz)
810
E-4
Volume resistivity
>1E13
Ohm*m
Electric strength
21
kV/mm
Comparative tracking index
600
V

Other properties

Water absorption
2.5
%
Humidity absorption
0.4
%
Density
1240
kg/m³

Mechanical properties (TPE)

Tensile modulus
250
MPa
Stress at 5% strain
9.5
MPa
Stress at 10% strain
14
MPa
Stress at 50% strain
18
MPa
Stress at 100% strain
20
MPa
Stress at break
26
MPa
Nominal strain at break
220
%
Shore D Hardness (3s)
53
-

Diagrams

Applications

Hydraulic Hoses

Industry
Industrial equipment
Material
Arnitel is used as liner material in multilayer reinforced hydraulic hoses that are in direct contact with various hydraulic fluids.}
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Hydrolic Hoses

Industry
Industrial equipment
Material
  • •} Highly breathable
  • •} Bio-based alternative
  • •} High-temperature resistance
  • •} Excellent processing characteristics.
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Industrial Cords and Ropes

Industry
Industrial equipment
Material
Arnitel offers the perfect anti-corrosion solution for steel cables used in off-shore industry, like drilling rigs and larger sea vessels. Arnitel® protects the steel from damage due to metal to metal contact and wear, leading to a much longer lifetime.}
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Mandrels as Supportive Tool

Industry
Industrial equipment
Material
Peroxide resistant Arnitel® mandrels for rubber and elastomer hose manufacturing}
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Power transmission belts

Industry
Industrial equipment
Material
Extruded profiles used in conveying i.e. tiles and other larger components through factories. The strength of Arnitel in such applications is the combination of high temperature resistance and creep, leading to less servicing.}
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Vacuum Bags

Industry
Consumer goods
Material
Vacuum bags are used in various household applications, for which Arnitel is perfectly suitable in offering a solution.}
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