{"id":2544,"date":"2026-06-15T16:57:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/?p=2544"},"modified":"2026-06-29T18:09:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:09:14","slug":"tpe-avient-gls-versaflex-om-1040x","status":"publish","type":"material_model","link":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/ja\/materials\/thermoplastic-elastomer-tpe\/tpe-avient-gls-versaflex-om-1040x\/","title":{"rendered":"TPE-Avient GLS Versaflex OM 1040X"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Versaflex OM 1040X Mechanical Integrity & Medical Compliance<\/h2>\n

Versaflex\u2122 OM 1040X-1 is an unreinforced, translucent thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compound engineered by Avient, certified to deliver outstanding overmolding adhesion and biological safety under MedTech standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Physical & Compliance Property<\/th>\nVersaflex OM 1040X Spec Metric<\/th>\n\u533b\u7642\u7528\u30aa\u30fc\u30d0\u30fc\u30e2\u30fc\u30eb\u30c7\u30a3\u30f3\u30b0\u306e\u5229\u70b9<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Polar Base Adhesion<\/td>\nOutstanding Chemical Bonding<\/td>\nAchieves a permanent, weld-free molecular bond with polar rigid polymers (PC, ABS, PC\/ABS) during multi-shot runs, completely eliminating edge peeling.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elastic Soft Touch<\/td>\nHardness 42 Shore A (10s)<\/td>\nDelivers an ultra-soft, warm, and highly tactile rubbery grip, ensuring patient comfort on medical device handles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical Safety<\/td>\nUSP\u30af\u30e9\u30b9VI\u304a\u3088\u3073ISO 10993\u8a8d\u8a3c<\/td>\nCompliant with global biocompatibility regulations. Latex-free and phthalate-free, preventing extractable contamination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n

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Structural Process & Bonding Configurations for Overmolding OM 1040X<\/h2>\n

With its highly shear-thinning melt viscosity and polar chemistry, Versaflex OM 1040X-1 bonds permanently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u6210\u5f62\u30d7\u30ed\u30bb\u30b9\u533a\u5206<\/th>\n\u30d7\u30ed\u30bb\u30b9\u4e92\u63db\u6027\u3068\u904b\u7528\u8a73\u7d30<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Biocompatible Medical Device Grips<\/td>\nExcellent. Runs inside our certified ISO Class 7\/8 cleanrooms using high-purity translucent pellets to overmold medical syringe barrels, surgical tools, and dental instruments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Low-Viscosity Gaskets & Seals<\/td>\nExcellent. With its low compression set (22% at 23\u00b0C), it is ideal for thin-walled diagnostic cartridge seals and medical ventilator gaskets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dynamic Electronics Overmolding<\/td>\nGood. Allows overmolding onto rigid PC or PC\/ABS shells of handheld consumer electronics and medical displays, providing protective shock-absorbing bumpers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n

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TPE-Avient GLS Versaflex OM 1040X Tooling & Peeling Prevention Guide<\/h2>\n

Molding an amorphous overmolding elastomer like Versaflex OM 1040X-1 requires strict thermal interface controls and precise parting line tolerances to prevent peeling:<\/p>\n

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Perfect Interfacial Adhesion (Eliminating Peeling)<\/p>\n

Because OM 1040X-1 relies on chemical compatibility for thermal bonding, we avoid using PVC-based color carriers or dynamic mold release sprays on tool faces. Color concentrates must use EVA, PP, or LDPE carriers. Purging the barrel with low-flow PE or PP before runs is strictly required to protect adhesive purity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u4f4e\u6e29\u91d1\u578b\u6e29\u5ea6\u5236\u5fa1<\/p>\n

We maintain mold temperatures at 20\u00b0C\u201335\u00b0C (68\u00b0F to 95\u00b0F) using pressurized water chillers. Keeping tools cold is critical to freeze the soft elastomeric phase quickly, allowing for automatic, warp-free ejection. Melt temperatures are controlled at 190\u00b0C\u2013210\u00b0C (374\u00b0F\u2013410\u00b0F).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Micron-Level Flash Control (S136 Steel Cavities)<\/p>\n

Due to the low viscosity of OM 1040X-1 under shear, the molten resin can flash easily. We construct cavities using premium S136 stainless steel hardened to 48\u201352 HRC and machined on our 5-axis CNCs. This ensures parting line clearances are kept strictly within 0.010mm to avoid flash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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High Isotropic Shrinkage Compensation<\/p>\n

Versaflex OM 1040X-1 exhibits high shrinkage (typically 2.00% to 2.60%). Our tooling engineers conduct Moldflow analysis during DFM to balance gate designs, ensuring uniform material compaction to eliminate sink marks near thick-walled grips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Key Application Fields for TPE-Avient GLS Versaflex OM 1040X<\/h2>\n
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  • Medical Device overmolded Consumables (ISO 13485):<\/strong> Biocompatible syringe plunger tips, soft-touch surgical instrument handles, diagnostic device housings, fluid-delivery manifold gaskets, and dental tool grips.<\/li>\n
  • Handheld Consumer Electronics:<\/strong> Impact-resistant smartphone bumper cases, smart-wearable straps, handheld terminal housings, power tool grips, and protective bezels.<\/li>\n
  • Industrial Dynamic Sealing:<\/strong> Low-pressure water gaskets, chemical-resistant soft washers, laboratory assay cartridge caps, and protective connector sleeves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Versaflex OM 1040X Mechanical Integrity & Medical Compliance Versaflex\u2122 OM 1040X-1 is an unreinforced, translucent thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compound engineered by Avient, certified to deliver outstanding overmolding adhesion and biological safety under MedTech standards: Physical & Compliance Property Versaflex OM 1040X Spec Metric Medical Overmolding Advantage Polar Base Adhesion Outstanding Chemical Bonding Achieves a permanent, weld-free molecular bond with polar rigid polymers (PC, ABS, PC\/ABS) during multi-shot runs, completely eliminating edge peeling. Elastic Soft Touch Hardness 42 Shore A (10s) Delivers an ultra-soft, warm, and highly tactile rubbery grip, ensuring patient comfort on medical device handles. Medical Safety USP Class VI & ISO 10993 Certified Compliant with global biocompatibility regulations. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2509,"template":"","meta":[],"class_list":["post-2544","material_model","type-material_model","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/material_model\/2544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/material_model"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/material_model"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jcinjectionmolding.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}