Table 4.
Testing Dataset for different grades of PVC thermoplastic material.
| Grade Name (predict) | KI-16H | KI-AV10 | KI-26H | KI-AV2 | ASTM 667-98 | ASTM 668-98 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Operating temperature (°C) | 70 | 90 | 70 | 70 | 80 | 85 |
| Specific Gravity (G/CC) | 1.38 | 1.47 | 1.4 | 1.38 | 1.35 | 1.38 |
| Hardness, (Shore A) | 88 | 88 | 90 | 87 | 93 | 90 |
| Thermal Stability (°C) | 80 | 100 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 200 |
| Tensile Strength, TS (MPa) | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 16 |
| Elongation at break, EB (%) | 300 | 250 | 250 | 275 | 280 | 250 |
| Ageing Temperature (°C) | 80 | 100 | 80 | 80 | 100 | 135 |
| Variations of TS (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 |
| Variations of EB (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 |
| Profile Settings (Expected Values) | ||||||
| 1st Zone (°C) | 129 | 130 | 132 | 129 | 125 | 132 |
| 2nd Zone (°C) | 153 | 150 | 153 | 153 | 150 | 154 |
| 3rd Zone (°C) | 160 | 165 | 162 | 160 | 163 | 160 |
| 4th Zone (°C) | 159 | 160 | 160 | 159 | 164 | 160 |
| 5th Zone (°C) | 161 | 160 | 162 | 161 | 165 | 160 |
| 6th Zone (°C) | 161 | 160 | 161 | 160 | 160 | 160 |
| 7th Zone (°C) | 160 | 170 | 160 | 171 | 160 | 160 |
| Clamp (°C) | 170 | 170 | 171 | 155 | 175 | 175 |
| Neck (°C) | 156 | 155 | 155 | 170 | 150 | 150 |
| Crosshead (°C) | 170 | 170 | 170 | 169 | 170 | 170 |
| Die (°C) | 175 | 170 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 |