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GLS overmolding formulations have relatively low viscosity characteristics.
The figure below illustrates the effect of shear rate on the viscosity of GLS overmolding TPEs.
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GLS™ Product Line
GLS overmolding formulations have relatively low viscosity characteristics.
The figure below illustrates the effect of shear rate on the viscosity of GLS overmolding TPEs.
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GLS 282-170
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GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide
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Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™
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GLS TPEs can be customized for various color effects, levels of opacity and different types of feel and texture.
Unlike other materials, GLS TPEs are recyclable, which is becoming increasingly more important to all consumers.
Photo Caption: GLS™ TPEs allow designers to create packaging enhancements that maximize shelf appeal.
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GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™
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Typical shrinkage for GLS TPEs*.
Typical Flow lengths achievable with GLS TPEs*.
Typical shrinkage for GLS TPEs*.
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GLS TPE - Bayer Cap - Spanish BAYER® T A P A S O B R E - M O L D E A D A C O N E L A S T Ó M E R O T E R M O P L Á S T I C O ( T P E ) • Fácil de sujetar y abrir • Requerimientos de diseño: • Logotipo en relieve • Color específico de la marca • Optimiza el espacio en los estantes y reduce el embalaje • Funcionalidad de embalaje mejorada, tanto para el usuario (diseño ergonómico) como en el estante (mejor apilamiento y menos embalaje) • Se ofreció una formulación de valor agregado que permitió al cliente ampliar la diferenciación de la marca en el mercado Elastómero termoplástico GLS™ REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT?
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GLS TPE - Closurelogic Cap Liner - English CLOSURELOGIC GMBH A L U M I N U M C A P L I N E R • Compliance with food contact regulations • Seals to glass, PET and aluminum bottles • Excellent pressure retention for carbonated beverages • Provided a low migration TPE with outstanding organoleptic properties • Enabled processing at temperatures 20°C lower than comparative materials GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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Generally, GLS TPEs will flow much further in thinner walls than other types of TPEs.
High flow GLS TPEs (such as Versalloy) have been used successfully to fill flow ratios up to 400.
Typical spiral flow lengths for GLS TPEs*