描述
VESTAMID LX9012 T10 is a heat-stabilized and light-resistant polyamide 12 compound from Evonik Operations GmbH developed specifically for injection-molded sports shoe soles.
The grade is part of Evonik’s VESTAMID PA12 family for sports and lifestyle applications. Unlike standard technical PA12 grades aimed at tubing, cable sheathing or structural connectors, VESTAMID LX9012 T10 is optimized around the combination of appearance, bonding behavior, surface durability and low-temperature toughness required in visible footwear components.
Evonik’s current product information describes the material as translucent rather than fully transparent. That distinction is useful for product design because the grade can provide a clean, light-transmitting appearance while retaining the mechanical properties of a semi-crystalline engineering polymer.
A major advantage of VESTAMID LX9012 T10 is its good bonding performance. Sports shoe soles may be combined with other layers or components, so reliable interfacial behavior is important during assembly.
The grade also offers high flow ability, which is especially valuable in injection molding of thin, complex or detailed sole geometries. Better flow can help the melt fill long flow paths, fine ribs and detailed surface structures without requiring unnecessarily high injection pressure.
Surface quality is another key feature. Evonik specifically highlights good screen printing, good sublimation printing and outstanding scratch resistance. These properties support colored graphics, logos, decorative patterns and visible performance features without relying only on secondary coatings.
Low-temperature impact behavior is especially important for sports footwear. Products may be used in winter conditions, exposed to hard impacts or repeatedly flexed. VESTAMID LX9012 T10 retains strong impact performance at -30°C and is reported as no break in unnotched Charpy testing at both 23°C and -30°C.
The semi-crystalline PA12 base also absorbs only small amounts of water. This gives molded parts good dimensional stability and helps mechanical performance remain relatively consistent as ambient humidity changes.
The grade is supplied as cylindrical granules in moisture-proof packaging, ready for injection molding.
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For more information about the VESTAMID product family, visit the Official Evonik VESTAMID Page →.
Key Features of VESTAMID LX9012 T10
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Translucent Appearance | Supports visible sports and lifestyle components with a clean technical look |
| Good Bonding Performance | Useful for multi-component or assembled shoe-sole constructions |
| High Flow Ability | Supports detailed and complex injection-molded geometries |
| Heat Stabilized | Helps maintain processing and service performance |
| Light / UV Stabilized | Supports visible products exposed to light |
| Screen Printable | Allows direct decorative graphics and branding |
| Sublimation Printable | Supports transferred color and image effects |
| Outstanding Scratch Resistance | Helps molded surfaces retain appearance during use |
| Excellent Low-Temperature Impact | Supports sports products used under cold conditions |
| Low Water Absorption | Helps maintain dimensions under changing humidity |
| Fatigue Resistance | Useful for components subjected to repeated flexing or mechanical cycling |
| Electrical Insulation | Provides insulating behavior where relevant |
The combination of visual quality, printability, low-temperature toughness and high flow is what makes VESTAMID LX9012 T10 more application-specific than a general-purpose PA12.
Typical Applications for VESTAMID LX9012 T10
VESTAMID LX9012 T10 is primarily designed for sports and lifestyle injection-molded components.
| Application Area | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| Sports Shoe Soles | Injection-molded translucent sole structures |
| Decorative Sole Components | Visible sole elements requiring scratch resistance |
| Printed Footwear Components | Screen-printed or sublimation-printed molded parts |
| Sports Equipment Components | Parts requiring cold impact strength and dimensional stability |
| Lifestyle Products | Visible molded parts requiring durable surface quality |
| Wearable Components | Lightweight molded PA12 parts exposed to repeated movement |
| General Injection-Molded PA12 Parts | Applications benefiting from high flow and toughness |
Evonik’s current product description is very specific: VESTAMID LX9012 T10 was specially designed for injection-molded sport shoe soles. This should remain the primary application focus when presenting the grade to customers.
Typical Properties of VESTAMID LX9012 T10
Physical & Rheological Properties
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.02 g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
| Shore D Hardness | 72 | ISO 7619-1 |
| Molding Shrinkage – Parallel | 1.3% | ISO 294-4 / 2577 |
| Molding Shrinkage – Normal | 1.3% | ISO 294-4 / 2577 |
| Structure | Semi-crystalline | Manufacturer information |
| Appearance | Natural Color / Translucent | Manufacturer information |
The balanced 1.3% / 1.3% molding shrinkage supports relatively uniform dimensional behavior in molded components.
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Modulus | 1,170 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Yield Stress | 37 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Yield Strain | 5% | ISO 527 |
| Stress at Break | 53 MPa | ISO 527 |
| Nominal Strain at Break | >50% | ISO 527 |
| Charpy Impact Strength, 23°C | No Break | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Impact Strength, -30°C | No Break | ISO 179/1eU |
| Charpy Notched Impact, 23°C | 8 kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
| Flexural Modulus, 23°C | 900 MPa | ISO 178 |
These values show that VESTAMID LX9012 T10 is not a highly rigid PA12 grade. Instead, it combines moderate stiffness with substantial ductility and excellent unnotched impact performance.
Thermal Properties
| Property | Typical Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Temperature | 176°C | ISO 11357-1/-3 |
| Melting Temperature | 176°C | ASTM D3418 |
| Test Melt Temperature | 240°C | Manufacturer test condition |
| Test Mold Temperature | 80°C | Manufacturer test condition |
The current grade-specific product information does not publish HDT or Vicat values, so this page does not substitute those properties from another LX9012 grade.
Sustainability & LCA Data
| LCA Property | Published Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| LCA Certificate Name | VESTAMID LX modified low | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| LCA Certifier | TÜV Rheinland | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| Global Warming Potential incl. biogenic C incl. LUC | 5.5 kg CO₂ eq./kg | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| Global Warming Potential excl. biogenic C incl. LUC | 5.7 kg CO₂ eq./kg | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| GWP Saving vs. 2023 Reference | 3.1 kg CO₂ eq./kg lower | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| Blue Water Consumption | 190.7 kg | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
| Land Use – ReCiPe 2016 | 2.4 annual crop eq.·y | ISO 14040 / 14044 |
The presence of TÜV Rheinland-certified LCA data is useful for customers evaluating material carbon footprint and sustainability performance.
Why Choose VESTAMID LX9012 T10?
The main reason to choose VESTAMID LX9012 T10 is that it combines sports-footwear-specific processing and appearance requirements with PA12 toughness.
Footwear components often require detailed geometry, attractive surfaces and good impact resistance at the same time. A resin that is too stiff or brittle can fail during repeated use, while a material with poor surface durability can lose visual quality quickly.
The high-flow behavior of VESTAMID LX9012 T10 supports injection molding of complex sole geometries. Good flow is especially important for thin ribs, detailed tread structures and long flow paths.
The grade’s bonding performance also supports assembly of shoe components. This is an important design advantage compared with materials that require complex surface treatment before bonding.
Scratch resistance helps maintain visible surface quality, while screen and sublimation printing create more options for branding, graphics and decorative effects.
Low-temperature impact is another strong advantage. The no-break Charpy result at -30°C supports products used in cold-weather sports or outdoor environments.
Finally, the semi-crystalline PA12 chemistry provides low moisture sensitivity, helping molded soles and decorative parts retain dimensions when environmental humidity changes.
Processing Guidelines for VESTAMID LX9012 T10
VESTAMID LX9012 T10 is designed primarily for injection molding.
The current product information provides these grade-specific test conditions:
| Processing Parameter | Published Value |
|---|---|
| Primary Process | Injection Molding |
| Test Melt Temperature | 240°C |
| Test Mold Temperature | 80°C |
| Delivery Form | Cylindrical pellets / granules |
| Packaging | Moisture-proof packaging |
| Shelf Life | At least 2 years in original undamaged packaging at ≤30°C |
The 240°C melt temperature and 80°C mold temperature are published material-test conditions and are a useful starting reference, but final machine settings should be optimized for the actual part.
For sports shoe sole molding, the following process factors should be evaluated together:
- Mold filling and flow length
- Gate location and gate size
- Part thickness
- Surface replication
- Bonding area design
- Printing or decoration method
- Cooling time
- Demolding behavior
- Residence time in the barrel
Because the grade is intended for translucent and decorative parts, material cleanliness is especially important. Contamination, degraded polymer or excessive residence time may reduce surface quality and optical appearance.
The pellets are supplied in moisture-proof packaging. Inside the original and undamaged packaging, the product has a published shelf life of at least two years when stored dry at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
VESTAMID LX9012 T10 vs. VESTAMID LX9012
| Feature | VESTAMID LX9012 T10 | VESTAMID LX9012 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Polymer | PA12 | PA12 |
| Appearance | Translucent | Transparent / Natural |
| Primary Process | Injection Molding | Film extrusion, profile extrusion, injection molding |
| Primary Application | Sports shoe soles | Ski upper films, decorative films, sports applications |
| Flow Positioning | High flow ability | High-viscosity film/extrusion positioning |
| Bonding Performance | Specifically highlighted | Not the primary differentiator |
| Printability | Screen and sublimation printing | Screen and sublimation printing |
| Scratch Resistance | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Main Selection Reason | Injection-molded footwear components | Film and decorative extrusion |
Choose VESTAMID LX9012 T10 when the application is an injection-molded sports shoe sole or another molded part requiring high flow, good bonding and durable decorative surfaces.
Choose conventional VESTAMID LX9012 when the main requirement is transparent film, ski upper film or decorative extrusion.
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Technical Documents for VESTAMID LX9012 T10
| Document Type | Description |
|---|---|
| TDS | Current product information with mechanical, thermal, optical and LCA data |
| SDS | Safety Data Sheet |
| COA | Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis where available |
| LCA Information | TÜV Rheinland-certified environmental data |
| Processing Information | Injection-molding and material-handling guidance |
| Application Support | Sports footwear, bonding and decoration evaluation |
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FAQ About VESTAMID LX9012 T10
Q1: What is VESTAMID LX9012 T10?
VESTAMID LX9012 T10 is a heat- and light-stabilized PA12 from Evonik designed specifically for injection-molded sports shoe soles.
Q2: Is VESTAMID LX9012 T10 transparent?
The current Evonik product information describes the grade as translucent. It also emphasizes good transparency for molded sports shoe sole parts.
Q3: Is VESTAMID LX9012 T10 suitable for printing?
Yes. The grade is specifically described as having good screen printing and sublimation printing performance.
Q4: What is the density of VESTAMID LX9012 T10?
The typical density is approximately 1.02 g/cm³ according to ISO 1183.
Q5: What is the tensile modulus of VESTAMID LX9012 T10?
The typical tensile modulus is approximately 1,170 MPa according to ISO 527.
Q6: What is the impact performance of VESTAMID LX9012 T10?
Unnotched Charpy specimens show no break at both 23°C and -30°C. Typical notched Charpy impact strength at 23°C is approximately 8 kJ/m².
Q7: What is the melting temperature of VESTAMID LX9012 T10?
The typical melting temperature is approximately 176°C according to both ISO 11357 and ASTM D3418.
Q8: What molding temperatures are published for VESTAMID LX9012 T10?
Current grade-specific product information lists a 240°C melt temperature and 80°C mold temperature for standardized material testing.
Q9: What is the difference between LX9012 T10 and standard LX9012?
LX9012 T10 is optimized for high-flow injection molding and sports shoe soles, while standard LX9012 is more strongly associated with transparent decorative film and ski upper film extrusion.
Q10: Can you provide VESTAMID LX9012 T10 TDS, SDS and LCA information?
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