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DuraSurf DS4001 Optimizer-CE is great for screen printing of snowboards and is a clearer base material

DuraSurf™ 4001 Optimizer-CE
Sintered Running Surface

To answer the demand for ever clearer base materials, DS 4001 Optimizer-CE is specially formulated for use in screen printing, while maintaining tall the characteristics of our standard product. For the best in screen printed presentation, the choice is clear.

PROPERTY UNITS TEST METHOD TYPICAL VALUES
DENSITY g/cc ASTM D-1505 >0.93
AVE. MOL. MASS g/mol ISO 7.3 million
g/mol ASTM D-4020 4.9 million
MELT INDEX g/ 10 min. ASTM D-1238 0
TENSILE @ BREAK MPa ISO 527 35
COEF. OF THERM. EXP. unit length/°F ASTM D-696 1.1 x 10-4
SHRINKAGE %, linear/trans. Internal 7.9 / 2.9
WAX ABSORPTION mg./cu.c Internal TBD
ABRASION RESISTANCE Index Sand Slurry 0.57
IZOD IMPACT RES. J / m ASTM D-256 no failure
THERMAL RESPONSE linear/trans. Internal ><2% / <1%
% CRYSTALLINITY % DSC anal. 50.6
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