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Low Temperature Performance

Low Temperature Izod Notched Impact Resistance

Material Temperature (°C) -5 -10 -15 -20 -25

Kynar Flex® 3030 (Datasheet US/SI)

% Complete Break 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Conditions: 4 Hour Temperature Stabilization, 7.5 J Hammer

UL 444 Mandrel Wrap Test

Mandrel Wrap testing was performed on a series of jacketed communications cables per UL444.  Communication cables were jacketed with 0.020 inches of various Kynar Flex® grades (final diameter of 0.210 inches).  Mandrel sizes used were 2.4 inches (12x cable diameter) and 1.3 inches (6.5x cable diameter) at temperatures ranging from -20°C to -60°C.  The results of this work are summerized in the following table.

Sample Name

Temperature (°C)

  -20 -30 -40 -50 -60

Kynar Flex® 3120-10

PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS

Kynar Flex® 3120-15

PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS

Kynar Flex® 2500-25

PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS

Kynar Flex® 3120-50

PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS

Glass Filled Kynar® PVDF: Extreme Mechanical Strength

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Kynar® UHM


  • Very low creep

  • Low shrinkage

  • Comparable mechanical strength to PEEK

  • Continuous Use Temperature: 150°C

  • Excellent flame/smoke performance

  • Kynar® UHM 6020-20 (Datasheet US/SI)

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Using Kynar® PVDF in Connector Design

  • Harsh Environments
  • Housing
  • Overmold- IP68
  • Strain relief
  • Gaskets
  • Tethering

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Advantages of Kynar® PVDF over other Materials

  • Lightweight (~40% density reduction compared to metals)
  • No corrosion
  • Excellent flame and smoke performance
  • Durable weathering- no damage from UV
  • Negligible moisture absorption

New Kynar® PVDF Foam Technology

NEW Kynar® PVDF Foam Technology being developed with a focus on wire and cable applications


  • Added as a concentrate

  • Ease of Processing (wide window)

  • Specifically designed to foam a full range of Kynar® PVDF products (rheology and flexibility)

  • Density reduction of 10% to +70%

  • Improved crush resistance and stripping

New Foam technology providing improved flame and smoke performance


  • Higher “Improved” Plenum Performance

  • UL 2024 rating of 0/0 obtained for PVDF foamed microducts at weight reductions ranging from 50% to 70%. 
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