Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Introduced commercially only in the 1960s, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is a polymer material with thermoset vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic properties. TPE exhibits the high elasticity of thermosetting vulcanized rubber at room temperature and good workability of thermoplastic at high temperature.

The main difference between thermoset elastomers/rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers is in the type of crosslinking in their structure. In fact, crosslinking is a critical structural factor that contributes to imparting high elastic properties. TPEs provide the simplest way to achieve outstanding properties by simply changing the blend compositions and viscosity of ingredients and composition components at a low cost.

FEATURES

Excellent bending fatigue resistance.

Good tear and abrasion resistance.

High impact resistance.

Low specific gravity.

Excellent resistance to chemicals and weathering.

Co-injection and extrusion with Polyolefins and certain Engineering Plastics.

Good electrical properties.

Resistance to low and high temperatures from -30oC to +140oC.

Colorability.

usage areas

Automotive: Weather seals, shock dust boots, bumpers, exterior and interior parts, exterior and interior trims, instrument panels, air ducts, pipe grommets, glass encapsulation, drive belts, high/low pressure pipes, mats for scooters, O- rings.

Constructions: Extruded gaskets for doors and windows, simple or co-molded hydraulic gaskets, glass gaskets, pipe gaskets.

Industrial: Anti-vibration mounts, intake pipes and exhaust manifolds, gaskets, drum suspension bushings, shock absorbers, roof membranes.

Consumer Supplies: Magnetic seals for refrigerators, power tool handles, remote control covers, cell phone cases, push button panels, shock absorbing guards for vacuum cleaners.

Medical: Breathing tubes, syringe seals 7 tips, ventilation masks and bags, seals, valves, catheters.

Shoes and Sports Equipment: Diving equipment (fins, snorkels, masks) and skis (ski pole grips, ski boots), sports equipment, shoe soles.