PC/ABS Covestro Bayblend T‑45PG
PC/ABS Covestro Bayblend® T‑45PG
PC/ABS Covestro Bayblend® T‑45PG is a plating‑grade alloy material. It combines the advantages of polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile‑butadiene‑styrene copolymer (ABS), and is highly suitable for applications requiring electroplating treatment.
Main Applications
High‑end TV front bezels, game controller housings, foldable‑phone hinge covers, automotive parts, floating central‑control panels, electrical‑electronic housings, office‑equipment panels.
Physical Properties
| Property Category | Test Item | Test Standard | Data | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Properties | Density (23°C) | ISO 1183 | 1.10 | g/cm³ |
| Melt Volume‑Flow Rate (MVR) | 260°C/5.0 kg, ISO 1133 | 12.0 | cm³/10min | |
| Mold Shrinkage (Flow / Transverse Direction, 260°C, 3.00 mm) | ISO 2577 | 0.55‑0.75 | % | |
| Water Absorption (Saturated, 23°C) | ISO 62 | 0.70 | % | |
| Water Absorption (Equilibrium, 23°C, 50% RH) | ISO 62 | 0.20 | % | |
| Mechanical Properties | Tensile Modulus (23°C) | ISO 527‑2/1 | 2100 | MPa |
| Tensile Stress (Yield, 23°C) | ISO 527‑2/50 | 49.0 | MPa | |
| Tensile Stress (Break, 23°C) | ISO 527‑2/50 | 40.0 | MPa | |
| Elongation at Break (23°C) | ISO 527‑2/50 | > 50 | % | |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C) | ISO 180/A | 40 | kJ/m² | |
| Izod Notched Impact Strength (-30°C) | ISO 180/A | 36 | kJ/m² | |
| Thermal Properties | Heat‑Distortion Temperature (HDT, 1.8 MPa, unannealed) | ISO 75‑2/A | 95.0 | °C |
| Heat‑Distortion Temperature (HDT, 0.45 MPa, unannealed) | ISO 75‑2/B | 112 | °C | |
| Vicat Softening Temperature (B120) | ISO 306 | 112 | °C | |
| Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient (Flow Direction, 23‑55°C) | ISO 11359‑2 | 8.5E‑5 | cm/cm/°C | |
| Electrical Properties | Volume Resistivity (23°C) | IEC 60093 | 1.0E+16 | Ω·cm |
| Dielectric Strength (23°C, 1.00 mm) | IEC 60243‑1 | 35 | kV/mm | |
| Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) | IEC 60112 | 275 | V | |
| Flame Retardancy | UL 94 Rating (0.85 mm) | UL 94 | HB | — |
Processing Parameters
| Process Parameter | Unit | Recommended Value / Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drying Treatment | ||
| Drying Temperature | °C | 90‑110 |
| Drying Time | h | 2‑4 |
| Recommended Moisture Content | % | < 0.04 |
| Injection Molding Temperature | ||
| Rear Barrel Temperature | °C | 220‑230 |
| Middle Barrel Temperature | °C | 225‑235 |
| Front Barrel Temperature | °C | 230‑240 |
| Nozzle Temperature | °C | 240‑265 |
| Melt Temperature | °C | 240‑265 |
| Mold Temperature | °C | 60‑90 |
| Injection Parameters | ||
| Injection Speed | — | As high as possible |
| Back Pressure | MPa | 5.0‑15.0 |
Note: All information above is for reference only!
