Pellethane® is a family of medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers. It has superior resilience, low temperature properties and exceptionally smooth surfaces.
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) have the processing abilities of thermoplastics and performance like thermosett rubber, but they have greater biocompatibility than rubber.
Property | Measure Low | Measure High |
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Specific gravity | 0.0405 lb./in.3 (1.12 g/cc) | 0.437 lb./in.3 (1.21 g/cc) |
Melting point | 360°F (182°C) | 441°F (227°C) |
Glass transition temperature | -40°F (-40°C) | 57.9°F (14.4°C) |
Tensile strength at break | 4200 psi (28.9 MPa) | 6500 psi (44.8 MPa) |
Elongation at break | 380% | 650% |
Hardness durometer (Shore A) | 77 | 94 |
Hardness durometer (Shore D) | 49 | 80 |
Water absorption @ 24 hours | Not Available | Not Available |
Sterilization | Dry heat Ethylene oxide (EtO) Gamma radiation |