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HYTAC-B1X is the world's number one choice in plug assist material due to unique properties of high toughness and durability combined with easy machining that result in no dust during manufacture.  This thermoplastic syntactic foam resists chips, dings and breakage that result from even the most abusive production conditions.

HYTAC-B1X may be machined at up to 3x the speed of typical syntactic foams forming large, non-abrasive chips in the machining process.

In use, this tough plug assist material reduces downtime due to damaged plugs.  Less downtime reduces overall costs and yields more consistent quality from the production line.

HYTAC-B1X  may be used on a wide variety of sheet-fed, rotary or in-line machines.  It is widely used with PET, APET, CPET, HIPS, LDPE, HDPE, PLA, PP, Rigid PVC and PS.

Color :  Light Blue            
Density:    40 – 45 lb/ft³    (640 – 721 kg/m³)
Thermal Conductivity:   0.11 BTU/hr-ft-°F   (0.18 W/m°K)
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion:  37.6 x 10^-6 in/in/°F  (67.7 x 10^-6 m/m/°C)
Compressive Strength:    7100 psi (42.7 Mpa)
Service Temperature:    350°F  (176°C)

For a downloadable PDF Data Sheet, click here:  HYTAC-B1X
For a downloadable PDF machining guide, click here:  HYTAC-B1X Machining Guide
For a downloadable PDF turning guide, click here:  HYTAC-B1X Turning Guide
For a downloadable PDF of standard HYTAC sizes, click here: HYTAC Standard Size Chart

Use of this material for plug assist thermoforming may be covered under one or more of the following patents: