Engineering controls, such as local exhaust ventilation, may be required during processing. When melt processing fluoropolymers, accelerated thermal decomposition should be avoided by having accurate temperature control, and in some cases, using corrosion-resistant materials for processing equipment3. Some applications require the use of heavy metal-free colorants.

Engineering controls, such as local exhaust ventilation, may be required during processing. When melt processing fluoropolymers, accelerated thermal decomposition should be avoided by having accurate temperature control, and in some cases, using corrosion-resistant materials for processing equipment3. Some applications require the use of heavy metal-free colorants.

What are TPEs? What can you make out of TPEs? Some products call for a grippy surface, like the handle of a fishing pole.

What are TPEs? What can you make out of TPEs? Some products call for a grippy surface, like the handle of a fishing pole.

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Some Versaflex™ TPEs exhibit similar processing profiles as Kraton and Dynaflex TPEs. We can make some general observations about the processing of these two types of TPEs: High shear rate viscosity testing done by GLS’s Quality Control Department (using a rheometer) accurately gauges the way our TPEs will perform at shear rates found during injection molding or extrusion.

Some Versaflex™ TPEs exhibit similar processing profiles as Kraton and Dynaflex TPEs. We can make some general observations about the processing of these two types of TPEs: High shear rate viscosity testing done by GLS’s Quality Control Department (using a rheometer) accurately gauges the way our TPEs will perform at shear rates found during injection molding or extrusion.

Home // What’s The Difference? It’s one of these shapes that influences what kind of enhancement the particle can bring.   Some minerals are harder and more abrasive than others.  

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But some of the physical properties that make them attractive for very challenging applications, such as their very low Coefficient of Friction (CoF), also cause them to be difficult to print or otherwise mark. See our Q&A for insight into some of the points to consider when printing or marking applications manufactured from fluoropolymers.