Overmolding 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.

Overmolding 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.

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When overmolded, GLS TPEs bond permanently and seamlessly to many different plastic substrates, including polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene- styrene (ABS), PC/ABS, copolyester, polyamide (nylon) and polystyrene (PS). 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.

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SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER H A N D L E H O U S I N G F O R L A P A R O S C O P I C S E A L E R • Excellent adhesion onto PC/ABS • Good aesthetics with soft touch • RoHS, REACH and FDA compliant • Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with improved soft grip • Met performance requirements for wear resistance and colorability • Customized a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution and had with a faster sample response speed than competitor Versaflex™ Overmolding Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-solutions

SELECTION GUIDE reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers Post-industrial and post-consumer recycled TPEs To help brands reach their sustainability goals, reSound™ REC post-industrial recycled (PIR) and post- consumer recycled (PCR) TPE formulations utilize 9–83% recycled content. reSound REC TPEs can be overmolded onto polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and PC/ABS blends, and are suitable for injection molding.

Avient can help improve your product with a soft-touch TPE grip as well as offer best practice approaches to overmolding with a large variety of substrates. Take advantage of our experience with challenging overmolding applications, and avoid the potential for product failure. Customer Needs: How Avient TPEs Stack Up Overmolded TPE No Grip/ Molded-In Texture Premium Brand Image/Differentiation Excellent Poor Premium Selling Price Excellent Poor Premium Performance Excellent Poor Comfort/Ergonomics Excellent Poor Usability/Safety Excellent Fair Durability Good Good Processability Good Good Total Production Costs $$ $ Raw Material Costs $$ $ www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

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