Efficast 2.0mm (1/12")
| Thickness |
mm (inches) |
2.0 (1/12") |
2.0 (1/12") |
| Perforation |
% (type) |
13 (micro) |
25 (maxi) |
Thermoforming conditions |
| Optimum activation temperature (in water bath) |
°C (°F) |
65 (149) |
65 (149) |
| Activation time (in water bath) |
min |
3 - 4 |
3 - 4 |
| Transparent when activated |
|
yes |
yes |
| Working time |
min |
1 - 1 1/2 |
1 - 1 1/2 |
| Hardening time |
min |
3 - 3 1/2 |
2 1/2 - 3 |
| Time to completion |
min |
14 - 15 |
13 - 14 |
| Resistance to stretch |
|
low |
low |
| Drape |
|
high |
high |
| Memory (after 200% elongation) |
|
full |
full |
| Maximum elongation when activated |
% |
1250 |
1200 |
| Memory (after maximum elongation) |
|
full |
full |
| Sticks to itself when activated and wet |
|
no |
no |
| Sticks to itself when activated, after drying |
|
no |
no |
| Adhesion (velco strip) using heat gun |
|
n.a. |
n.a. |
Mechanical properties at 21°C (70°F) |
| Flexural modulus |
MPa |
425 |
350 |
| Elastic modulus |
MPa |
250 |
180 |
| Tensile strength |
MPa |
15.5 |
11.5 |
| Strain at break |
% |
75 |
280 |
| Shore D hardness |
|
60 |
60 |
General properties |
| Density |
g cm³ |
1.13 |
1.13 |
| Surface feeling |
|
smooth |
smooth |
| Color |
|
yellow |
yellow |
| Odor |
|
none |
none |
| Fatigue |
cycles |
n.a. |
n.a. |
| Biocompatible |
|
yes |
yes |
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