TPE
TPE Plastic – Classification and applications
A thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) is a rubber-like properties combination from combining a thermoset elastomer and the processing characteristics of a thermoplastic. It can be applied to general plastic molding processing methods: injection molding, two-color injection molding, extrusion molding, blow molding, compression molding, etc.
| Thermoplastic | Thermoset rubber | |
| · Heat resistance | · Compression set / Tensile set | |
| · Oil & solvent resistance | · Low-temperature performance | |
| · Tear strength | · Impact resistance | |
| · Tensile strength | · Flexibility | |
| · Processability | ||
| · Recyclable |
Classifications of TPEs:
Applications of TPEs:
- Consumer goods (Toothbrush, Tools, Appliances, Housewares, Toys, Yoga Mats, Infant Care, Personal Care, Sport/Leisure, Stationary, Furniture, Lawn & Garden, Footwear).
- Packaging (Caps & Closures, Food Containers, Films, Wine Corks, Liquid Storage seal, Tubing).
- Industrial application (Building & Construction, Window and Door Seals, Pipe Fittings, Fluid Delivery, Hose and Tubing, Safety Equipment, Belt & Conveyors).
- Healthcare (Tourniquet, Medical Device, Medical Tubing, Respiratory Systems, Face Masks, Wound Care, Gaskets & Stoppers, Film & Bottles).
- Automotive (Body seals, Glazing seals, Interior – Skins, Floor Mat, Coated Fabric, Airbag Covers, HVAC, Boot/Bellows, Gaskets).
- Electrical & Electronics (Computer Accessories, Handheld Electronics, Telecommunications, Connectors, Insulation, AC/DC Power Cables, Jacketing, Automotive Cables).