DALTOCAST® ETU 1617 G

DALTOCAST® ETU 1617 G is a liquid polyurethane-based material used in mining aids, equipment and parts, and pipes and plumbing applications. It offers excellent abrasion resistance, good mechanical properties, long gel time, low-temperature flexibility, and high efficiency, making it ideal for heavy-duty industrial processes.

Polymer Name: Polyurethane (MDI-based)

Processing Methods: Casting, Machining

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU)

End Uses: Heavy Duty Application, Industrial Parts, Mining Screen, Pipes

Applicable Processes: Mining Applications

Features: Abrasion Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
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Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
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Applications
Application Information
  • DALTOCAST®  ETU series is an easy processing system with high performances, specifically designed for reaching the maximum level of production efficiency.
  • The long gel time combined with the excellent mechanical properties make it an ideal choice for casting large and complex parts such as pipeline pigs, mining screens and industrial parts.
  • It has been developed for heavy-duty applications where abrasion resistance and excellent mechanical properties are crucial. “G” series is designed for improved abrasion resistance.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Casting Properties

Casting :

Hardness (ShA) ETU1617G (pbw) Catalyst (%) Molds Temperature (°F) Gel Time 1 (min)

Demolding 1 (min)

45 ± 2 100 0.5 - 0.7 140 7’ 00” 35
50 ± 2 100 0.5 - 0.7 140 6’ 00” 35
55 ± 2 100 0.5 - 0.7 140 5’ 30” 35
60 ± 2 100 0.4 - 0.6 140 5’ 30” 35
65 ± 2 100 0.4 - 0.6 158 5’ 15” 35
70 ± 2 100 0.3 - 0.5 158 5’ 00” 30
75 ± 2 100 0.3 - 0.5 158 4’ 50” 30
80 ± 2 100 0.3 - 0.5 176 4’ 40” 30
85 ± 2 100 0.2 - 0.3 176 4’ 30” 30
90 ± 2 100 0.2 - 0.3 194 3’ 40” 25
95 ± 2 100 0.2 - 0.3 194 3’ 30” 25
60 ± 2 ShD 100 0.2 - 0.3 194 2’ 10” 25

Reaction times are referred to the system mixed through Castechᵀᴹ equipment with the indicated amount of catalyst and may vary according to the processing conditions. ADDITIVE DALTOCAST®  D5 can be used to adjust pot life and demolding time.

Typical Properties

The purpose of the following table is only to provide indicative data about material properties. Typical properties are referred to samples prepared according to internal conditions and measured after 7 days at room temperature without any warm post-curing.

Property Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Hardness (ASTM D2240) ShA / ShD 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 60 ShD
Density (ASTM D792) g/cm³ 1.21 1.21 1.21 1.21 1.22 1.22 1.22 1.22 1.22 1.22 1.22 1.22
Modulus 100% (ASTM D412) psi 145 145 145 290 290 435 435 435 580 1015 1160 2610
Modulus 300% (ASTM D412) psi 145 145 290 290 435 580 725 870 1160 1740 2030 3771
Tensile Strength (ASTM D412) psi 1234 1234 1783 3152 4660 4798 5072 6092 6244 6549 6716 4934
Elongation (ASTM D412) % 1100 910 850 750 730 680 670 660 650 640 620 420
Tear Strength DIE B (ASTM D624) pli 57 69 86 109 143 200 228 268 303 474 548 885
Tear Strength DIE C (ASTM D624) pli 74 86 126 149 188 228 257 320 348 480 588 765
Rebound Resilience (ASTM 2362) % 74 73 70 70 70 62 57 60 53 44 40 35
Compression Set (ASTM D395-B) % (158°F, 23h) 20 20 20 20 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 -
Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D5963) mg 60 50 45 40 35 35 25 25 25 20 20 30
Processing Information

Processing Data :

  PREPOLYMER POLYOL BLEND

CHAIN EXTENDER BLEND

Processing temperature (°F) 95-122 122-167 95-122
Viscosity at processing T (mPa.s) 1600-700 1820-900 < 150
Density at processing T (g/ml) 1.19 at 104 °F 1.16 at 122 °F 0.99 at 104 °F

We strongly recommend putting materials under vacuum in order de-gas them before use, preferably if under stirring.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Materials are available in following packaging: 25, 50 or 200 kg.
  • Properly stored and sealed drums.

Storage & Handling

Handling Information

Handling:

  •  In order to allow complete melting, pre-heat materials at following conditions (melting times are referred to 200 kg drums,stored at 68 °F):
  PREPOLYMER
Pre-heating temperature (°F) 140
Pre-heating time (hours) 16
  • After pre-heating, make sure all materials are completely melted.
  • Well mix melted material by drilling or rolling the drum.
  • Load materials to the machine immediately after mixing.
  • Materials must be stored under nitrogen blanket after use.

 

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Appearance (SDS)
Liquid