Thermoplastic Elastomers TPE, TPR, TPV
TPEs are thermoplastic and they exhibit elasticity similar to that of a cross-linked rubber.
A characteristic is their softness and tactility.
TPEs are a unique class of engineering thermoplastic materials combining the look, feel and elasticity of conventional thermoset rubber with the processing efficiency of other plastics materials.
The melt processability of TPEs makes them very suitable for high-volume injection moulding.
As elastomers, TPEs exhibit high elasticity and have low compression set, and high elongation. They have excellent flexural fatigue resistance and have a good Resistance to high and low temperatures. They have:
• High impact strength
• Low specific gravity
• Excellent resistance to chemicals & weathering
• Good electrical properties
• Good tear & abrasion resistance
• Colourability and are Recyclable
Thermoplastic Elastomers possess a low compression set and can be co-injection moulded with polyolefin’s (Polypropylene and Polyethylene) and certain engineering plastics.
Typical applications for TPE are seals, handgrips, pen grips.
Thermoplastic Elastomers, TPE, can easily be processed by Injection Moulding, and ProPlastix can advise on all your specific applications.
