Overmolding with TPEs gives consumers a better grip However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding. For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.

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In other words, explore what’s possible with TPEs. Again, TPEs can help. TPEs work to reduce costs in other ways too.

Uncover the multiple benefits available when you add TPEs to your products Specific applications where TPEs can help include: Soft and semi-rigid orthotics can benefit from the use of soft TPEs.

TPE Technical Bulletins TPE Technical Bulletin The most common scale for TPE’s is the Shore A scale.

Finally, the new TPE grades also boasted lower extractables because they required no crosslinking, unlike thermoset silicones. Reduced freight costs: The lower specific gravity of TPEs versus thermoset silicone rubber cut the overall part weight by 20 percent. Reduced scrap costs: The easy processability of  the two TPE materials resulted in major scrap rate reductions totaling more than $70,000 a year.

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