Applications
Industrial Hoses & Conveyor Belts
For industrial hoses, conveyor belts and cold-resistant boards, balancing oil resistance, cold performance and long flexing life.
Applications
Industrial Hoses & Conveyor Belts
Industrial hoses and conveyor belts flex continuously in outdoor and low-temperature service, so the plasticizer has to combine cold flexibility, extraction resistance and processing stability. Blends of DOS / DOA with the DB series keep compounds flexible in cold conditions and extend flexing life, which suits cold-resistant hoses, belt covers and low-temperature flexible boards.
Key performance requirements
| Item | Direction and notes |
|---|---|
| Dynamic flexing life | No cracking under long-term repeated flexing |
| Cold performance | Stays flexible in outdoor and cold store service |
| Extraction resistance | Properties retained in contact with grease and media |
| Processing stability | Uniform gelation in extrusion and calendering |
Dosage and processing direction
The cold-resistant additive is usually about 10%–30% of the plasticizer package together with the primary plasticizer, with the ratio confirmed by brittleness and flexing tests.
Keep temperature stable during mixing and extrusion so that localised under-gelation does not shorten flexing life.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cold-resistant additive affect oil resistance?
Aliphatic dibasic esters are not the strongest option for oil resistance, so the formulation should be evaluated as a whole against the media it will contact.
How is flexing life assessed?
Normally with a repeated flexing test, combined with cold conditions, using specimens taken from parts produced under the actual process.
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