Description

Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials combine the functional performance and properties of thermo-set rubbers with the process ability of thermoplastics. TPEs permit fabrication of "rubber-like" articles with the speed, efficiency, and economy of injection molding. Dhingra Polymers offers a broad portfolio of TPE compounds based on diverse resin technologies. These unique products give designers new flexibility in applications requiring "soft-touch" features, seals against fluid environments, impact protection, and improved ergonomics. As a specialty compounder our TPE compounds can be custom formulated for optimum bonding to substrate materials during insert or multi-shot overmolding or combined with other technologies to offer anti-static/conductive, flame retardant, wear resistant or color/appearance properties. Thermoplastic Elastomers provide Flexibility Slip Resistance Shock Absorption Ergonomic Comfort Soft Texture Benefits of TPEs versus thermo-set rubber Lower part costs — thinner wall sections plus lower density Simplified processing — no mixing or vulcanization steps Recyclable scrap and parts Colorable Standalone or over-molded/bonded TPE applications Gaskets, seals, stoppers, housings, rollers, valves, bumpers, wheels, pads, casters. Strain reliefs, cable jacketing, switch contact points, bellows, fuel line covers, housings. Shoe soles/heels, wrist straps, cushions, airbag doors. Keycaps, cosmetic cases, handles, grips, pushbuttons, knobs.