TPeRX® - thermoplastic elastomers
TPE stands for "thermoplastic elastomer". This product family consists out of different formulations who 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.
TPeRX® program
The TPeRX product line is differentiated in 3 segments:
- most used compounds are SBS en SEBS
- TPV's relatively new and based on a physical blend of thermo set EPDM rubber with Polypropylene. This for more demanding applications, also compliance with FDA. Temperature -50ºC to 130ºC.
- TPeRX 914 a
Advantages
- Low density
- Flame retardant types
- Hardness's from 10º Shore A to 90º Shore A
- 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 starting from 50 meters
- ERIKS application engineers for technical support
- Profiles and cord from stock delivery
- Short delivery time
Properties
- Hardness's from 10º Shore A to 90º Shore A
- 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.
source: Innovative Sealing Solutions - January 2005 - ERIKS Cluster Belgium