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Elastomers
TPE – Thermoplastic Elastomer
TPE combines the properties of plastics and rubber. It offers high elasticity, a soft surface, and can be reprocessed like a standard thermoplastic.
Advantages
- High elasticity
- Soft touch
- Recyclable
- Easy injection molding
- Good colorability
- Good chemical resistance
- Excellent vibration damping
Disadvantages
- Lower heat resistance
- Lower strength than engineering plastics
- Limited UV resistance without stabilization
Typical applications
SealsTool handlesAutomotive gasketsSports equipmentMedical devicesConsumer electronicsAnti-slip componentsToys
Processing
Injection moldingExtrusionTwo-component injection molding
Most common modifications
TPE-STPE-VTPE-ETPE-OTPE MedicalTPE Food ContactTPE UV