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Vacuum Casting Materials
Committed to offering the very latest and best in Vacuum Casting Materials and technologies LPE offers 25+ different casting resins. Vacuum Casting Materials available at LPE include;
Engineer Materials – Rigid and Semi-Rigid
| Material | Simulates | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| SG95 | ABS | Transparent with optical properties |
| PX 225 OP | ABS/PC | Opalescent Thermoplastic |
| PR 403 | PS/HDPE | Polystyrene Shock Prototype Parts |
| F180 | ABS | Good Impact Resistance, Low Shrinkage |
| PX205 | HDPE | Unbreakable Hinge Effect |
| 8040 | PP |
Specialist Materials
| Material | Simulates | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| VC 3398 | ABS, PC | Water clear, High Temp |
| PX5212 | PC | Water clear up to 10mm thickness & UV Stable |
| PX5211 | PMMA | Water clear up to 50mm thickness & UV Stable |
| PX330 | ABS | Flame Retardant, UL94 V-0 & FAR 25 |
| 8060 HT | PE/PP | High Temperature |
| VC 3392 | ABS | High Temp. Excellent impact & chemical resistance |
| 9012 | ABS | Dry and Wet food FDA requirements, High temperature |
Elastomers
| Material | Simulates | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| F126 | 25A Rubber | Tough & good tear strength, ideal for seals and gaskets |
| F141 | 40A Rubber | Tough & good tear strength, ideal for seals and gaskets |
| F161 | 60A Rubber | Tough & good tear strength, ideal for seals and gaskets |
| F181 | 80A Rubber | Tough & good tear strength, ideal for seals and gaskets |
| 6130 | 90A Rubber | High Tear Strength, Suitable for thin wall sections |
| UPX8400 | Rubber | Shore 30 - 95A, High tear strength |
| VC 3342 | 55-60A Rubber hybrid | Shore 55 - 60A, Water Clear |
| VC 332 | 60-65A Rubber hybrid | Shore 60 - 65A, Excellent tear strength |
Silicon Rubbers
| Material | Simulates | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Essil 291 | Silicone | Good Chemical and Heat Resistance |
| SortaClear 18 | 18A Sliicone | FDA Compliant |
| SortaClear 40 | 18A Sliicone | FDA Compliant |
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