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DuraSurf 4001 is the Choice for Extreme Snowboard Riders!

DuraSurf™ 4001
Sintered Running Surface

A higher molecular weight version of our standard product, DuraSurf 4001 takes an already industry-best durability to an even greater level. Without a doubt the toughest material on the hill, DS4001 is the choice of the most extreme riders!

PROPERTY UNITS  TEST METHOD   TYPICAL VALUES 
DENSITY g/cc ASTM D-1505 >0.93
AVE. MOL. MASS g/mol ISO 8.1 million
g/mol ASTM D-4020 5.4 million
MELT INDEX g/ 10 min. ASTM D-1238 0
TENSILE MODULUS MPa ISO 527 680
PSI ASTM D-638 98600
COEF. OF THERM. EXP. unit length/°F ASTM D-696 1.1 x 10-4
SHRINKAGE %, linear/trans. Internal 8.05 / -.2
WAX ABSORPTION mg./cu.c Internal TBD
ABRASION RESISTANCE Index Sand Slurry 0.586/0.591
IZOD IMPACT RES. J / m ASTM D-256 no failure
THERMAL RESPONSE linear/trans. Internal <1% / <2%
% CRYSTALLINITY % DSC anal. 53
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