Thermoplastic elastomers, abbreviated as TPE combine
the properties possessed by vulcanized rubber with various processing
properties incorporated in thermoplastics. In addition, a large number of
experts associated with plastic raw
material and mold industry perceive TPE as a dynamic and powerful material
with wide range of interesting properties. These may be of anything, which
include soft and jelly type, rigid and hard, along with colored and
transparent. Today, a large number of industries associated with plastic mold
develop TPEs to make them adhesive, flame-retardant, matte or glossy, while
possess qualities to expand in water.
Applications of TPE Compounds
TPE
compounds have especially found their wide applications to
make the soft grip of the toothbrush and varieties of components installed in
your car. Especially, TPE has found wide usage to manufacture various materials
present on the accelerator pedal and splashguards. Along with work, you want
suitable materials in your various types of leisure products and sports
equipments to withstand a beat. Positively, you may go with TPE, as it is able
to compress, stretch, bent and acts as perfect option for both outdoors and
indoors in almost every condition. Today, you will find TPE in almost
everything, whether grips, ski boots, ski poles, bicycle saddles, golf clubs,
swimming fins, toys and boots used by children. On the other side, if we talk
about the applications of TPEs in food industry, we should say that FDA has
accepted the use of TPEs in varieties of food applications.
TPE Compounds are Recyclable
