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ASTALON™ GS2020M is a 20% glass fibre filled version of ASTALON™ S2000R and offers an exceptional combination of product rigidity and strength, heat resistance, dimensional stability, flame retardancy, creep resistance and processability. Typical applications of ASTALON™ GS2020M include metal substitution such as automotive interior structural brackets, camera frames, industrial electrical switch housings, electrical power tool casings and mounting chassis for electronics devices such as computer printers, laptop computers and VTR units.
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Material Status
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Availability
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Filler / Reinforcement
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Features
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Uses
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Processing Method
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Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Specific Gravity
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ASTM D792 |
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Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) (300°C/1.2 kg)
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g/10 min
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ASTM D1238 |
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Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.118 in)
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in/in
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ASTM D955 |
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Water Absorption (24 hr)
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%
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ASTM D570 |
| Mechanical |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Tensile Strength 2 (0.126 in)
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psi
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ASTM D638 |
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Tensile Elongation 2 (Break, 0.126 in)
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%
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ASTM D638 |
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Flexural Modulus 3 (0.252 in)
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psi
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ASTM D790 |
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Flexural Strength 3 (0.252 in)
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psi
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ASTM D790 |
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Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Notched Izod Impact (0.126 in)
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ft·lb/in
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ASTM D256 |
| Hardness |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)
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ASTM D785 |
| Thermal |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed, 0.252 in)
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°F
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ASTM D648 |
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CLTE - Flow
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in/in/°F
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ASTM D696 |
| Electrical |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Dielectric Strength
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V/mil
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ASTM D149 |
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Dielectric Constant
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ASTM D150 |
| Flammability |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Test Method
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Flame Rating (0.0630 in)
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UL 94 |
| Related Terminology | |||
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Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: ASTALON™ GS2020M, ASTALON GS2020M, ASTALON™ , ASTALON, ASTALONGS2020M, GS 2020 M, GS2020M, GS2020, 2020M, Polycarbonate, PC, Marplex, 2020GS
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| Features | |||
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Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Stiffness, Good Strength, Medium Heat Resistance, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Creep Resistance, Creep Resistant, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
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Uses may also be described by the following terms: Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector, Camera Applications, Cameras, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Housings, Housing, Power Tools, Tools.
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| Injection |
Nominal Value
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Unit
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Drying Temperature
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°F
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Drying Time
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hr
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Rear Temperature
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°F
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Middle Temperature
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°F
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Front Temperature
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°F
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Processing (Melt) Temp
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°F
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Mold Temperature
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°F
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Injection Pressure
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psi
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Injection Rate
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Back Pressure
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psi
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Screw Speed
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rpm
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Clamp Tonnage
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tons/in²
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| Notes |
| 1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications. |
| 20.20 in/min |
| 30.11 in/min |
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