https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/packaging-jumps-shelf
Think TPEs
TPE benefits include:
In addition, TPEs provide good moisture barrier properties and are recyclable.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consider-adding-soft-touch-grips-competitive-edge
With TPEs, you can add more than soft touch.
Without tpe
With tpe
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/tpes-for-automotive-hvac-product-bulletin.pdf
GLS™ TPE AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS IMPROVE VEHICLE AIR QUALITY WITH TPEs FOR AUTOMOTIVE HVAC FLAPS Vehicle interior air quality in passenger vehicles and strict automotive OEM standards have driven our advancement of these low VOC, low fogging TPEs for use in heating/ventilation/air conditioning seals.
GLS automotive TPEs are designed to improve driver and passenger safety and comfort.
This industry-leading TPE technology reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50% and fogging by 35% versus existing TPEs for HVAC applications. www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-molds-styrenic-block-copolymers-sbc?rtype[]=1164
TPE Technical Bulletins
TPE Technical Bulletin
Here are a few points to consider when designing part molds for styrene-ethylene/butylenestyrene polymer based TPEs (SEBS TPEs), or styrene-butadiene-styrene polymer based TPEs (SBS TPEs):
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-molds-styrenic-block-copolymers-sbc
TPE Technical Bulletins
TPE Technical Bulletin
Here are a few points to consider when designing part molds for styrene-ethylene/butylenestyrene polymer based TPEs (SEBS TPEs), or styrene-butadiene-styrene polymer based TPEs (SBS TPEs):
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-part-design?rtype[]=1164
Generally, GLS TPEs will flow much further in thinner walls than other types of TPEs.
Typical spiral flow lengths for GLS TPEs*
Generally, SEBS TPEs have higher shrinkage and are more anisotropic than SBS TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/injection-molding-part-design
Generally, GLS TPEs will flow much further in thinner walls than other types of TPEs.
Typical spiral flow lengths for GLS TPEs*
Generally, SEBS TPEs have higher shrinkage and are more anisotropic than SBS TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lawn-and-garden-maker-adds-appeal-profitability?ind[]=21537
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.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lawn-and-garden-maker-adds-appeal-profitability
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.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/material-cuts-delays-contact-lens-container-production?ind[]=6598
Custom TPE addresses critical issues, delivers $100,000 in annual savings
Testing showed that this TPE would not stick to the machinery or itself.
Armed with a new specialty TPE solution, the medical manufacturer handled gasket adhesion with a material that outperformed that not only silicone, but also conventional TPEs.