TPE Fundamentals Part 1: Understanding TPEs

“Polyamide Based Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers”
US6743868, issued June, 1 2004

“Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers Formed From Nylon Resins”
US6713569, issued March 30, 2004

“Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers From Compatibilized Polyamide Resins”
US6649704, issued November 18, 2003

“Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers From Compatibilized Polyamide Resins” US6569955, issued May 27, 2003

“Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers Employing Radical Cure”
US6465552, issued October 2002

“Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers Formed From Polyester Resins”
US6417293, issued July, 2002

“Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers Formed From Polyamide Resins”
US6362287, issued March 26, 2002

“Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers From Compatabilized Polyamide Resins” US6362288, issued March 26, 2002

"Apparatus and Method for Coextruding Materials Having Different Temperature Dependent Properties"
US5137675, issued August 11, 1992

“Siloxane based amide modified nylons”
Pub.App.No. 20060014906, filed October 24, 2003

“Flexible, kink resistant, fluid transfer hose construction”
Pub.App.No. 20060016499, filed September 5, 2003

Richard L. Rabe, Ph.D. originally joined RTP Company in 2003 and is now the Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Technology Manager at RTP Company. He has over 17 years experience working with TPEs in material, process and application development. Dr. Rabe has nine TPE related patents issued with three pending. He is also a board member of the TPE special interest group (TPE-SIG) of SPE.

Richard holds a Ph.D in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University. He and his wife, Nancy, have two children and reside in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Richard Rabe
Technology Manager, Thermoplastic Elastomer Division
RTP Company

Phone: 507-454-6900
Email: rrabe@rtpcompany.com
Web: www.rtpcompany.com