https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/four-ways-improve-surface-aesthetics-tpes
By varying texture, a material without a natural matte finish can be made to look dull, light refraction can be adjusted, and grip of the application can be enhanced.
If a matte finish is required, a rougher mold texture should be used (or a GLS product such as GLS Versalloy™ TPV Alloys, which naturally produce a matte surface).
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/beginner-s-guide-tpe
Because their natural color is usually cream, white, beige or translucent, TPEs are very easy to color.
You can also make TPEs out of biopolymers, which are natural polymers produced by the cells of living organisms.
For example, other plastics made out of natural resources such as sugar cane can be repurposed into TPEs to create new products.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpe-injection-molding-guide.pdf
Shrinkage
Due to their anisotropic nature, GLS TPEs shrink more in the flow direction than in
the cross-flow direction.
For maximum flexibility, the design
should be naturally or geometrically balanced.
Natural, light-colored or clear formulations will more easily
show contamination or discoloration.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Wire _ Cable Tri-fold Selection Guide_0.pdf
PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDE
WIRE & CABLE
SOLUTIONS
Specialty Engineered
Materials
High performance insulation, jacketing,
and cross-web formulations for the
wire and cable industry
Syncure™ XLPE Cross-linkable
Polyethylene Formulations
• Ambient curing
• Resistant to heat, oil, creep,
& abrasion
• Low temperature properties
• Low capital investment
• DBDPE-free grades available
• UL/CSA bulletins
Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant
Polyolefin Formulations
• FEP alternative
• Fire performance
• UL 444 & plenum yellow
card compliance
• Low dielectric
• High extrusion speeds
• Thin wall extrudability
Maxxam™ SY Foamable Flame
Retardant Formulations
• Low dielectric
• Uniform cell structure
• Crush & heat resistance
• Ease of chemical foaming
ECCOH™ Low Smoke and Fume
Non-Halogen Formulations
• Improved fire safety
• Low smoke, fume, non-halogen
(LSFOH) formulations
ECCOH™ XL Cross-Linkable Solutions
• Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity,
& corrosiveness
• Excellent mechanical & electrical
properties
• Easily processed
• Operating temperature of 90°C
• Moisture cure technology
Synprene™ Flame Retardant
Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Low temperature
brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Easily colored
FireCon™ CPE Insulation Jacketing
Formulations
• Resistance to harsh environments
• Sunlight resistance
ECCOH™ XL 8148 Non-halogen, low smoke, toxicity, & corrosiveness EN50618
Syncure™ S100FH Horizontal flame UL 44
Syncure™ S100FH-XUV Horizontal flame, UV resistant UL 44
Syncure™ S100FH-UV Horizontal flame, FV-1 flame, UV resistant UL 44, UL 4703
Syncure™ S100FV VW-1 flame UL 44
Syncure™ S100FV-UV VW1, UV resistant UL 44
Syncure™ S112NA Non-flame retardant CSA 22.2
Syncure™ S120NA Non-flame retardant NSF 61
Syncure™ S200FH Horizontal flame, DBDPE-free UL 44
Syncure™ S200FV VW-1, DBDPE-free UL 44
INSULATION FOR POWER CABLE SYSTEMS
Low Voltage Power Cables
• Resistance to heat, oil, creep, & abrasion
• Low capital investment
INSULATION & CROSS-WEBS FOR DATA CABLE SYSTEMS
Category Cables
• FEP alternative
• Low dielectric constant
• High extrusion speeds & thin wall capability
• Flexibility
Maxxam™ FR 0521-48 R1 Low smoke & fume, non-halogen UL 444
Maxxam™ FR 0587-21 R3 Halogenated to plenum performance UL 444
Optical Fiber Cables
• Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & sunlight
• Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Low smoke & toxicity
ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen Meets customer-specific
flame requirements
Coaxial Cables
• Flexibility
• Low dielectric constant
• Uniform cell structure
• Crush & heat resistance
Maxxam™ SY 89-22-7 Foamable Meets customer-specific
flame requirements
JACKETING FOR POWER & DATA CABLE SYSTEMS
Low & Medium Voltage Jacketing
• Resistance to harsh environments, chemicals, & UV degradation
• Low temperature brittleness (LTB) resistance
• Low smoke & toxicity
• Flexibility
• High extrusion speeds
• Easily colored
FEATURES SUBMARKETS & USES
FireCon™ CPE 30-33 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial,
FireCon™ CPE 37-36 RoHS Black Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial,
FireCon™ CPE 30-20 RoHS Natural Flame retardant, flexible Building & construction, industrial,
ECCOH™ 5549 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen,
flame retardant Building & construction, industrial
ECCOH™ 6649 UV Low DD Low smoke & fume, non-halogen,
flame retardant Optical fiber, ducts
ECCOH™ 5981 UV Low smoke & fume, non-halogen,
flame retardant Industrial, Teck 90 wire
Synprene™ RT5180 Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
Synprene™ RT5180UV Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
Synprene™ RT3870M Flame retardant, LTB resistance Building & construction, industrial
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