TPE profiles®
TPE stands for "thermoplastic elastomer". This product family consists out of different formulations which are elastic but with temperature increase become fluid and thus processable like thermoplastic.
They comprise the easy processability of thermoplastics with essential properties of rubber.
TPE® program
The TPE® product line is differentiated in 3 segments:- TPE-S: SBS and SEBS, also sponge SEBS
- TPE-V: EPDM/PP a physical blend of thermo set EPDM rubber with Polypropylene, most famous brand name = Santoprene
- Co-Extrusion: 2 different hardnesses (plain/plain of plain/sponge)
Advantages
- Low density
- Flame retardant types
- Hardness's from 10 Sh A to 30 Sh D
- Weldable
- Recyclable
- FDA compliant
- Adhesive backing possible
- Extensive colours possible
- Large variety of existing die's
- Low die cost for new die's
- New profiles from 25 meters
- ERIKS application engineers for technical support
- Profiles and cord from stock delivery
- Flexible delivery time
Properties
- Hardness's from 10 Sh A to 30 Sh D
- Temperature range in between -50ºC up to 110ºC
- Perfect resistant to polar liquids
- Non resistant to oils, fuels, an organic solvents and detergents
- FDA and BGVV compliant
Applications
Due to their mechanic and physical properties they have a broad application field.
