https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/designing-molds-styrenic-block-copolymers-sbc
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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):
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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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With TPEs, you can add more than soft touch.
without tpe
with tpe
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PHONE CASE
BRAND
P H O N E C A S E S
• Compatible with antimicrobial additives
• Good stain resistance
• Non-yellowing
• Delivered enhanced solution that included
antimicrobial properties and stain resistance
• Collaborated with OEM and the foremost
supplier of antimicrobials to comply with key
bacterial growth requirements
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-part-design
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Minimize the thickness of the soft TPE
Use a lower hardness for the TPE
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GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPE for Workout Resistance Band
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging/beverage-packaging/water
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPE for Workout Resistance Band
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/resound-bio-thermoplastic-elastomers
Bio-Based TPEs
reSound™ BIO TPEs
reSound™ OM TPEs
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Versaflex™ Soft Gel TPEs
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide
TPEs for Home Appliances
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/technical-bulletins
TPE Knowledge Base
Key Concepts & Procedures for TPE Applications
Guidelines for Coloring Dynaflex and Kraton TPEs