357 magnum jacketed lead soft point

GLS LC AA6-693 CARAMEL SOFT SLURRY

MC-85564AB SOFT GREY # 151 20399A

MC-87162PE PANTONE 7527C SOFT GRAY FDA

DB4498 TAN (2912 SOFT HAND)

Now available for use in soft armor vests for US law enforcement, the breakthrough innovation is manufactured in Greenville, North Carolina, in compliance with the Berry Amendment.

A growing trend in the industry has aimed to reduce microbial populations on high-touch surfaces via the use of antimicrobials to protect material aesthetics and durability or to prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. The global antimicrobial plastics market is forecasted to grow signifi- cantly from 36.9 billion to 59.8 billion USD during 2020– 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%.[3] Similar to the specialty biocides market, the outbreak of COVID- 19 has undoubtedly increased consumer cognizance of high-touch plastic surfaces (e.g., phone cases, point-of- purchase equipment, shopping carts, etc.).

Soft TPEs require longer cooling times to allow them to gain the full physical properties necessary to be ejected from the mold without distortion. As the industry leader in soft tactile grip thermoplastic elastomers, GLS can suggest the right hardness to meet your most demanding applications.

Soft metals, such as aluminum and beryllium copper, can be used for prototype parts or short production runs up to 10,000 parts. Cashew type submarine gates should not be used for medium to soft hardness TPEs due to their high coefficient of friction and high elongation.

Very soft materials, such as gels and micro-cellular foam and sponge, are rated on the “Shore OO”. Many rubbers, soft plastics, urethanes and TPE’s are rated on the “Shore A” scale.