Urethane Casting MATERIALS
Advanced Formula Polymers (AFPs) will exceed your expectations for urethane casting and short-run production. Utilized for clinical trials, product testing, alpha/beta builds, prototype and end-use parts, AFP offers an unmatched selection of materials to meet your applications. Materials exhibiting properties including UL94V-0 flame rating, MRI transparency and even impact resistant composite reinforced plastics are available.
Shore D Urethane (Rigid)
| MATERIAL | Overview | Elongation | Flexural Modulus | Flexural Strength | Izod Impact | Tensile Modulus | Tensile Strength |
AFP3100  | Our high Izod impact urethane for pre-production and production applications; Certified to USP Class VI requirements and RoHS 2 / REACH SVHC Compliant | 22% | 386,612 psi (2,666 MPa) | 15,574 psi (107 MPa) | 2.10 ft-lb/in (112 J/m) | 371,155 psi (2,559 MPa) | 10,010 psi (69 MPa) |
| AFP3100FR | Our most widely used urethane for production applications with a UL 94 V-0 flammability listing at .1” thickness. RoHS 2 / REACH SVHC Compliant | 25% | 424,275 psi (2,925 MPa) | 15,445 psi (106 MPa) | 1.60 ft-lb/in (85 J/m) | 381,675 psi (2,632 MPa) | 10,650 psi (73 MPa) |
| AFP3105FR | Used for fire retardant applications in thinner sections. Meets the requirements of FAR 28.853 for flammability in 0.043 inch (1.1 mm) thickness; RoHS 2 / REACH SVHC | 25% | 436,000 psi (3,000 MPa) | 16,700 psi (115 MPa) | 1.42 ft-lb/in (75 J/m) | 390,000 psi (2,690 MPa) | 10,600 psi (73 MPa) |
| AFP3320 | Used for very high temp applications; Heat deflection of 346F at 264 psi test; RoHS 2 / REACH SVHC Compliant | 10% | 325,000 psi (2,240 MPa) | 16,000 psi (110 MPa) | 1.20ft-lb/in (33 J/m) | 10,500 psi (72 MPa) | |
| AFP3400 | Used for applications that require flexibility having a low Flexural Mod. of 116,061 psi and high Izod Impact strength of 4.40ft.lbs/inch. Simulates HDPE and Polypropylene. | 100% | 72,500 psi (500 MPa) | 4,300 psi (30 MPa) | 76,800 psi (530 MPa) | 3,600 psi (25 MPa) | |
| AFP3600 | Used for applications that require a clear material; can also be tinted easily; has good heat resistance and best for smaller geometries. | 155% | 129,000 psi (889 MPa) | 5,060 psi (35 MPa) | 1.23ft-lb/in (65 J/m) | 127,000 psi (875 MPa) | 4,230 psi (29 MPa) |
| PT8958 | Used primarily in production applications of medium to large parts that require MRI transparency and a UL 94V0 registered flame rating. | 34% | 422,913 psi (2,915 MPa) | 16,935 psi (116 MPa) | 1.70 ft-lb/in (90 J/m) | 389,590 psi (2,686 MPa) | 11,380 psi (78 MPa) |
| RC 79D | Used primarily in production applications of smaller parts that require MRI transparency and a UL 94V0 registered flame rating. | 6% | 300,000 psi (2,060 MPa) | 10,000 psi (69 MPa) | 0.60 ft-lb/in (32 J/m) | 6,000 psi (41 MPa) | |
| U0080DC-L | Used for applications that require a clear material; can also be tinted easily; has good heat resistance and best for larger geometries. | 20% | 300,000 psi (2,070 MPa) | 11,200 psi (77 MPa) | 1.10 ft-lb/in (58 J/m) | 270,000 psi (1,860 MPa) | 8,300 psi (57 MPa) |
| CompositeCast with AFP3100FR | A glass composite sheet filled version of our most widely used urethane for production applications with a UL 94 V-0 flammability listing at .1” thickness. RoHS 2 / REACH SVHC Compliant. Parts exhibit enhanced flexural and impact properties. | 2.6% | 567,000 psi (3,900 MPa) | 4.22 ft-lb/in (225 J/m) | 556,000 psi (3,900 MPa) | 11,000 psi (75 MPa) | |
| CompositeCast with PT8958 | A glass composite sheet filled version of our MRI transparent production urethane used for medium to large parts that require MRI transparency and a UL 94V0 registered flame rating. Parts exhibit enhanced flexural and impact properties. | 2.6% | 582,000 psi (4,012 MPa) | 3.20 ft-lb/in (190 J/m) | 601,000 psi (4,143 MPa) | 12,200 psi (84 MPa) |
Expanding Foam
| MATERIAL | Description | Applications | Color / Appearance | Density |
| Foam-Flex V412 | Flexible, Soft, variable density foam ranging from 4-12 lbs. used in special FX, medical training and prototype seat and cushion applications. | Bumper/crash pads, arm rest/seat cushions, movie props, thermal insulation, sound dampening, impact protection, custom packaging | Light Yellow | 4 – 12 lb/ft3 (64 – 192 mg/cc) |
| Foam-Flex V915 | Flexible, Lively, variable density foam ranging from 9-15 lbs. used in special FX, medical training and prototype seat and cushion applications. | Bumper/crash pads, arm rest/seat cushions, movie props, thermal insulation, sound dampening, impact protection, custom packaging | Light Yellow | 9 – 15 lb/ft3 (144 – 240 mg/cc) |
| Foam-Flex V1232 | Flexible, Tough, variable density foam ranging from 12-32 lbs. used in special FX, medical training and prototype seat and cushion applications. | Bumper/crash pads, arm rest/seat cushions, movie props, thermal insulation, sound dampening, impact protection, custom packaging | Light Yellow | 12 – 32 lb/ft3 (192 – 512 mg/cc) |
| Foam-Rigid V316 | Rigid, variable density foam ranging from 3-16 lbs. used in special FX, flotation, device/equipment insulation and prototype part applications. | Thermal insulation, sound dampening, custom packaging, encapsulation | Light Yellow | 3 – 16 lb/ft3 (48 – 256 mg/cc) |
Silicone (CompressionCast Materials)
| MATERIAL | Overview | Elongation | Density | Shore A Hardness | Tear Strength | Tensile Strength |
| AFS15 | Soft, 15 Shore A silicone rubber used for preproduction and production parts like keypads, seals and gaskets. | 350% | 0.04 lb/in3 (1.06 g/cc) | 15A | 60 pli (10.5 N/mm) | 320 psi (2.21 MPa) |
| AFS30 | Soft, 30 Shore A silicone rubber used for preproduction and production parts like keypads, seals and gaskets. | 400% | 0.04 lb/in3 (1.06 g/cc) | 30A | 65 pli (11.4 N/mm) | 700 psi (4.83 MPa) |
| AFS40 | Medium Soft, 40 Shore A silicone rubber used for preproduction and production parts like keypads, seals and gaskets. | 340% | 40A | 125 pli (21.9 N/mm) | 850 psi (5.86 MPa) | |
| AFS50 | Medium Soft, 50 Shore A silicone rubber used for preproduction and production parts like keypads, seals and gaskets. | 325% | 50A | 87 pli (15.2 N/mm) | 620 psi (4.27 MPa) | |
| AFS60 | Medium hard, 60 Shore A silicone rubber used for preproduction and production parts like keypads, seals and gaskets. | 225% | 0.048 lb/in3 (1.34 g/cc) | 60A | 85 pli (14.9 N/mm) | 754 psi (5.2 MPa) |
Shore A Urethane (Elastomeric)
| MATERIAL | Overview | Elongation | Density | Shore A Hardness | Tear Strength | Tensile Strength |
| E1005AL | Extra Soft, 5 Shore A Elastomer used for production parts, special effects props and medical training models; RoHs/REACH Compliant | 1,400% | 0.0365 lb/in3 (1.01 g/cc) | 5A | 40 pli (7,000 N/m) | 440 psi (3.03 MPa) |
| E1015AL | Soft, 15 Shore A Elastomer used for production parts, special effects props and medical training models; RoHs/REACH Compliant | 1,000% | 0.0376 lb/in3 (1.04 gm/cc) | 15A | 57 pli (10,000 N/m) | 602 psi (4.15 MPa) |
| E1025AL | Soft, 25 Shore A Elastomer used for production parts, special effects props and medical training models; RoHs/REACH Compliant | 1,150% | 0.0372 lb/in3 (1.03 gm/cc) | 25A | 68 pli (12,000 N/m) | 740 psi (5.1 MPa) |
| E1030AL | Soft, 30 Shore A Elastomer used for production parts, over molding, special effects props and medical training models; RoHs/REACH Compliant | 2000% | 0.0372 lb/in3 (1.03 gm/cc) | 30A | 100 pli (17,500 N/m) | 450 psi (3.1 MPa) |
| E1040AL | Medium Soft, similar to a pencil eraser 40 Shore A Elastomer used for production parts, over molding, special effects props and medical training models; RoHs Compliant | 835% | 40A | 96 pli (16,812 N/m) | 866 psi (5.97 MPa) | |
| E1050AL | Medium Soft, similar to a Door Seal 50 Shore A Elastomer used for production parts, over molding, special effects props and medical training models; RoHs Compliant | 718% | 0.0383 lb/in3 (1.06 gm/cc) | 50A | 107 pli (18,739 N/m) | 944 psi (6.5 MPa) |
| E1060AL | Medium Hard, 60 Shore A Elastomer used for production parts, over molding, special effects props and medical training models; RoHs Compliant | 625% | 0.0387 lb/in3 (1.07 gm/cc) | 60A | 150 pli (26,269 N/m) | 1,260 psi (8.69 MPa) |
| E1070AB | Medium Hard, similar to automotive tire tread 70 Shore A Elastomer used for production parts and special effects props; RoHs Compliant | 1147% | 0.0394 lb/in3 (1.09 gm/cc) | 70A | 245 pli (42,906 N/m) | 1,803 psi (12.43 MPa) |
| E1080AB | Hard, similar to Hydraulic O-Rings 80 Shore A Elastomer used for production parts and special effects props; RoHs Compliant | 736% | 0.0401 lb/in3 (1.11 gm/cc) | 80A | 375 pli (65,673 N/m) | 3,879 psi (26.74 MPa) |
| E1090AB | Hard, similar to a squeegee 90 Shore A Elastomer used for production parts and special effects props; RoHs Compliant | 776% | 0.0394 lb/in3 (1.09 gm/cc) | 90A | 394 pli (69,000 N/m) | 3,112 psi (21.46 MPa) |
| E1095AB | Hard, similar to a shopping cart wheel 95 Shore A Elastomer used for production parts, strain reliefs and special effects props; RoHs Compliant | 595% | 0.0401 lb/in3 (1.11 gm/cc) | 95A | 433 pli (75,830 N/m) | 4,189 psi (28.88 MPa) |