https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=4769
TPE GREEN 352U
TPE COOL GRAY 3U
TPE BROWN 7590U
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/medical-devices-equipment/respiratory-care-anesthesiology
High-clarity TPEs formulated without plasticizers
Idea Center: TPE Videos, Case Studies, and More
Learn all the ways TPEs are being used to enhance performance and appeal Explore TPES in our Idea Center
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=253&document_subtype=216
Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies
Designing Consumer Products with TPEs - White Paper
Adhesion mechanisms and novel TPE developments for overmolding
https://www.avient.com/news/two-new-polymer-solutions-avient-launching-battery-show-supporting-sustainability-battery-and-electric-vehicle-applications
Applications for reSound REC TPEs include automotive exterior and under-hood components.
The new reSound REC TPEs are offered in two grades with Shore-A hardnesses of 47 and 54 to meet different customer requirements.
New reSound REC TPEs and Edgetek PKE NHFR formulations are manufactured in Europe and are available from other Avient locations globally.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/stat-tech-tri-fold-processing-guide.pdf
Base Resin PC PC/PSU PES PEI PP ABS PEEK PA
Barrel Temperatures* °F (°C)
Rear Zone 530–560
(277–293)
550–575
(288–302)
660–700
(349–371)
675–725
(357–385)
390–420
(199–216)
425–460
(219–238)
680–730
(360–388)
430–500
(221–260)
Center Zone 515–560
(269–288)
540–565
(282–296)
650–690
655–710
(352–377)
380–405
(193–207)
415–450
(213–232)
670–710
(354–377)
420–490
(216–254)
Front Zone 510–525
(266–274)
530–555
(277–291)
640–680
(338–360)
655–700
(346–371)
370–395
(188–202)
405–440
(207–227)
410–480
(210–249)
Nozzle 520–535
(271–280)
540–565
(282–296)
650–690
665–710
(352–377)
380–400
(193–204)
415–450
(213–232)
660–700
(349–371)
420–490
(216–254)
Melt
Temperature
525–560
(274–293)
530–580
(277–304)
650–700
(343–371)
660–730
(349–388)
375–395
(191–202)
410–460
(210–238)
650–730
(343–388)
420–500
(216–260)
Mold
Temperature
175–250
(80–121)
160–220
(71–104)
280–350
(138–177)
275–350
(135–177)
100–135
(38–57)
150–180
(66–82)
300–425
(149–219)
160–230
(71–110)
Pack & Hold
Pressure
50%–75%
of Injection Pressure
Injection
Velocity
in/s
0.5–2.0
Back Pressure
psi 50
Screw Speed
rpm 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70 40–70**
Drying
Parameters
°F (°C)
6 hrs @ 250
4 hrs @ 250
4 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 250
3 hrs @ 300
(150)
2 hrs @ 200
(93)
3 hrs @ 275
(135)
4 hrs @ 180
(82)
Cushion
in 0.125–0.250
Screw
Compression
Ratio
2.0:1–2.5:1 2.0:1–2.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1 2.5:1–3.5:1
Nozzle
Type
General
General
General
General
General
General
General
Reverse
Taper
Clamp
Pressure 5–6 Tons/in2
* A reverse temperature profile is important to obtain optimum conductive properties.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/apparent-hardness-vs-thickness-overmold-applications?rtype[]=1164
TPE Technical Bulletins
TPE Technical Bulletin
Many rubbers, soft plastics, urethanes and TPE’s are rated on the “Shore A” scale.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/apparent-hardness-vs-thickness-overmold-applications
TPE Technical Bulletins
TPE Technical Bulletin
Many rubbers, soft plastics, urethanes and TPE’s are rated on the “Shore A” scale.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-03/Alternatives to Nylon 6_6 Brochure %281%29.pdf
HOW ALTERNATIVE
POLYMERS COMPARE
TO PA 6,6
PA 6 | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Wider processing temperature range
Better surface quality
Better weathering resistance
Shorter conditioning time—nearly half that of PA 6,6
Lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Higher water absorption
Lower stiffness/wear resistance
PK | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer & Sporting Goods, Industrial,
Electrical & Electronics
Lower CO2 emissions in production
Better hydrolysis and chemical resistance
Comparable dimensional stability
Inherently lubricious for reduced wear and friction
Easier to mold
Cost competitive
Lower short- and long-term thermal performance
Harder to color
More limited process window
PBT/PET | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Electrical & Electronics
Lower water absorption
Slightly higher rigidity/stiffness (for PBT)
Better abrasion resistance
Slightly better electric resistance
Lower toughness properties
Higher density
Lower short- and long-term temperature resistance
Lower hydrolysis resistance
PP | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive, Consumer Goods,
Lightweighting Applications
Lower water absorption
Slightly better chemical resistance
Lower density
Cost effective
Fiber reinforced PP can achieve similar or
better mechanical properties to PA 6,6 GF30
Reduced rigidity/stiffness
Much lower abrasion resistance
Lower electric resistance
Reduced short- and long-term temperature
resistance
PC/PBT & PC/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Interiors,
Consumer Goods, Household Appliances
Higher impact strength
Good scratch resistance
Good wear resistance
Lower mechanical properties
Higher brittleness
Narrow processing temperature range
PA 6,6/PET BLENDS |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive, Industrial,
Appliance, Electrical & Electronics, Applications Where
Low Water Absorption is Required
Reduced water absorption—up to 40%
Slightly higher mechanical properties in the conditioned state
Slightly lower temperature resistance
Slightly lower chemical resistance
Narrow processing temperature range
PA/PP BLENDS | POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS:
Automotive Interiors, Electronics,
Consumer & Sporting Goods
Good adhesion to polyolefin-based TPEs
Low permeability of water
Good processability
Lower density
Lower temperature resistance
Lower mechanical properties
POST-INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED SOLUTIONS
(PA 6,6/PA 6/PP) |
POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: Automotive Accessories,
Industrial, Consumer & Sporting Goods
Between 50-80% recycled content
Good processability
Cost effective
Reduced chemical resistance
Wider range of mechanical specifications
Potential for slightly lower mechanical properties
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amber)
Antistatic ready-to-
use solution for PP,
ABS, PC/ABS
Permanent/non-migrating;
fast decay time independent
of % relative humidity
Gamma/e-beam
sterilization
protection of the
polymer
Preserving the properties of
PP and COC/COP; reduction
in yellowing using Color
Compensation Technology (CCT)
Reduced material
consumption/cycle
time—nucleation
Fast acting new generation
nucleant for PE and PP; improved
thermal and mechanical properties
allows wall thinning; reduction of
tolerance/dimensional problems
between different colors
Laser marking
replacing ink
printing/labels
Solvent-free, high-speed
identification for Nd/YAG laser
for PE,PP, ABS, PC, POM
Antioxidants for
PE, PP, TPE
Thermal protection during
converting/downstream sterilization
Brand protection/
anticounterfeit Covert and non-covert systems
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-12/Mevopur Healthcare Functional Additives Pharma Pkg Application Bulletin.pdf
Reduction in yellowing using
Color Compensation Technology (CCT)
Reduced material
consumption/cycle
time/improved
properties—nucleation
Fast acting new generation
nucleant for PE and PP; improved
dimensional stability, thermal
and mechanical properties
Laser marking replacing
ink printing/labels
Solvent-free, high-speed identification
for Nd/YAG laser
Antiblock for
PE/PP film
Non-migrating additive system
maintaining high gloss and printability
Antioxidants for
PE, PP, TPE
Thermal protection during converting/
downstream sterilization
Brand protection/
anticounterfeit Range of covert and non-covert systems
Volatiles/odor absorber
for PE/PP
Physical absorption of a wide range
of molecules responsible for odor,
VOC and potential extractables/
leachables in plastics
Healthcare use limitations apply—see below.