Material Properties for Plastic Cable Carriers

The standard material of impact modified, glass-reinforced plastic offers durability and high speed capability. Most carriers are also available in specialty materials for challenging applications with diverse demands, such as extremely low wear, severe temperatures and environments, unique chemical resistance, specialty flammability ratings and explosion proof-requirements.

  • Standard Color: Black
  • Admissible Operating Temperatures: -40° F to +250° F (-40° C to +121° C)
  • Short Term Temperature Limit: +392°F (+200°C)
PropertyTest MethodUnitsENGLISHMETRIC
Mechanical Property
Tensile Strength at YieldD 638PSI (Mpa)26,227-181
Tensile Elongation at YieldD 638%3-3
Flexural StrengthD 790PSI (Mpa)40,600-280
Flexural ModulusD 790PSI (Mpa)1,204,000-8,295
Impact Strength, Notched IzodD 256ft-lb/in (J/m)3-160
Flammability
UL94 Flame Class (0.059″ thickness)UL 94HB (HB)94-94
Electrical Property
Surface ResistivityIEC 60093ohm1.0E + 14(1.0E + 14)
Volume ResistivityIEC 60093ohm-in (ohm-m)3.9E + 14(1.0E + 13)
General Physical Properties
Specific GravityD 792–1.36-1.36
DensityD 792lb/cu in (kg/cu m)0.049-1,356
Specific VolumeD 792cu in/lb (cu m/kg)20.4(7.4E -4)
Melting PointD 789°F (°C)500-260
Equilibrium Moisture (73°F) @ 50% RH–%2.1-2.1
Saturation Moisture–%7-7

UV Resistance

Dynatect’ s standard material provides UV resistance.  It is designed for many demanding applications including harsh outdoor environments.  Dynatect’ s standard material resists degradation from prolonged sunlight exposure, with reduced surface embrittlement, limited discoloration, and loss of mechanical properties.  Dynatect’ s plastic cable carriers have been used in many outdoor applications with excellent performance.

Chemical Resistance of Durethan® Polyamide Resins

Ratings: +Resistant      o Limited Resistance       – Not Resistant

Unless otherwise noted, all data were determined at 73°F (23°C).

Durethan® is a registered trademark of LANXESS Corporation.