Overmolding technology facilitates such a combination. Although overmolding requires a new tool and sophisticated equipments, the demand in TPE materials overmoldable onto various substrates has significantly increased since the 1990s. These results confirm that TPE-1 and TPE-2B are truly the “universal overmolding TPEs.”

Specifying a substrate thickness of at least double that of the overmolded layer of TPEs will prevent warpage caused by this difference. Another consideration is that recycling either material once it’s overmolded, whether cohesively or with adhesives, can be a challenge. CHECK OUT THIS BEGINNERS GUIDE TO TPES https://www.avient.com/idea/video-advances-overmolding https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/beginners-guide Pr od uc t P er fo rm an ce Market Pricing ($/lb.) lo w hi gh Engineering Elastomers Standard Elastomers fPVC EVA SBSPOE TPO OBC SEBS TPV TPU COPE COPA $ $$ $$$ $$$$ LSR** PRODUCT PERFORMANCE VS.

In addition to their use in standalone applications, TPEs can be overmolded onto a rigid plastic grip in an injection molding process to create a distinctive, cushioned feel without compromising the stiffness and strength of the underlying structure. For example, overmolding a TPE grip onto a hand mixer can improve comfort. Or overmolding a TPE grip to hair styling products can contribute to an anti-slip surface, even when the product handle is wet.

This is a premium binding from Rome Snowboards made with Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite laminates integrated into the nylon highback via injection overmolding, an industry-first construction. It includes the latest injection and compression molding equipment for overmolded composite part sampling and prototyping as well as advanced testing systems for material analysis. We can use injection and compression overmolding to help them meet their most challenging performance requirements and bring innovative products to market.”

Avient’s new reSound™ REC GP 7820 TPE grades highlighted at Fakuma 2024 can be used for overmolded components in consumer electronics, grips for razors and personal care products, and handles for bicycles and power tools Specifically developed for customers who want to enhance the sustainability of their general-purpose applications, the grades can be used for colored overmolded components in consumer electronics, caps and closures for non-food applications, product grips for razors and personal care products, handles for bicycles and power tools, and other overmolding applications.  They are easily colorable, suitable for injection molding and overmolding onto polypropylene (PP) substrates, and available globally. 

Avient’s team recommended the use of overmolding (two-shot injection molding) to integrate the boot with the saw housing, and trialed several products before customizing a grade from its portfolio. While pleased with the material’s performance, the company still needed to verify that a substantial investment in overmolding – including tooling and testing – would pay off in lower system costs. Overmolding instead of standalone molding streamlined production and eliminated secondary assembly steps.

Avient’s team recommended the use of overmolding (two-shot injection molding) to integrate the boot with the saw housing, and trialed several products before customizing a grade from its portfolio. While pleased with the material’s performance, the company still needed to verify that a substantial investment in overmolding – including tooling and testing – would pay off in lower system costs. Overmolding instead of standalone molding streamlined production and eliminated secondary assembly steps.

Avient Launches New reSound™ REC Thermoplastic Elastomers with Recycled Content for PC/ABS Overmolding Avient Launches New reSound™ REC Thermoplastic Elastomers with Recycled Content for PC/ABS Overmolding (Photos Avient, AVIPR0XX) To downl

In addition to their use in standalone applications, TPEs can be overmolded onto a rigid plastic grip in an injection molding process to create a distinctive, cushioned feel without compromising the stiffness and strength of the underlying structure. For example, overmolding a TPE grip onto a hand mixer can improve comfort. Or overmolding a TPE grip to hair styling products can contribute to an anti-slip surface, even when the product handle is wet.

In addition to their use in standalone applications, TPEs can be overmolded onto a rigid plastic grip in an injection molding process to create a distinctive, cushioned feel without compromising the stiffness and strength of the underlying structure. For example, overmolding a TPE grip onto a hand mixer can improve comfort. Or overmolding a TPE grip to hair styling products can contribute to an anti-slip surface, even when the product handle is wet.