Resin process conditions and drying conditions

Resin is vital material for kayak parts. The injection molding process and the drying temperature are crucial for kayak part production. Too high Process temperature could cause material decomposition, on the other hand, when process temperature is too low, the resin might not be able to melt which could cause screw damage. Almost all the resins absorb moisture quickly except non-hygroscopic resins(PP, PE), non-dried resins could cause watermarks or splays (streaks or bubbles). Thus, drying resin for enough time is necessary. BroadPlast kayak hardware manufacturer lists common resin process conditions (mold temperature) and resin drying conditions below for your reference.

Injection Molding Process Temperature
Resin Melt Temp (°F) Mold Temp (°F)
ABS 440-540 90-180
Acetal (POM) 510-540 140-180
Acrylic 420-480 140-220
ASA 450-500 110-200
Nylon 6 470-530 120-250
Nylon 6/6 500-560 120-250
Polycarbonate(PC) 540-600 180-210
PEEK 650-730 250-300
Polyester(PET) 500-550 250-280
PMMA 360-500 120-160
Polyarylate(PAR) 640-700 250-280
Polyetherimide(PEI) 650-820 160-340
Polyethylene(LDPE) 340-440 50-100
Polyethylene(HDPE) 420-540 50-150
Polypropylene(PP) 420-520 60-150
Polyurethane(PU) 390-440 70-120
PVC 320-420 50-120
Polystyrene(PS) 360-530 100-150
TPE 340-390 60-140
TPR 370-410 60-160
Injection Molding Resin Drying Temperature
Resin Drying Temp (°F) Drying Time (hrs)
ABS 190 3-4
ABS/PC 220 3-4
Acetal(POM) 200 1-2
Acrylic 180 2-3
ASA 185 3-4
Nylon 180 4-5
Polycarbonate(PC) 250 3-4
PEEK 310 3-4
Polyester(PET) 260 2-3
PMMA 160 3-5
Polyarylate 250 5-6
Polyetherimide 310 4-5
Polyethylene(PE) 160 3-4
Polypropylene(PP) 70 1-2
Polyurethane(PU) 180 2-3
PVC 180 1-2
Polystyrene(PS) 180 1-2
TPE 210 2-3
TPR 160 2-3