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Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) - TPEs are a family of polymers that can be repeatedly stretched without permanently deforming the shape of the part. Unlike rubber-like elastomers, they do not require curing or vulcanization, as they are true thermoplastics. Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) may be processed by conventional thermoplastic techniques such as injection molding, extrusion and blow molding. Thermoplastic elastomers have replaced rubber in many applications, most importantly the automotive industry. There are six main thermoplastic elastomer groups found commercially; styrenic block copolymers, polyolefin blends (TPOs), elastomeric alloys, thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), thermoplastic copolyesters and thermoplastic polyamides.

 Designing with Thermoplastic Elastomer

Applications
Full list of applications including; Automotive Applications, Sporting Goods, Gaskets, ...

Features
Full list of features including; Weather Resistance, Good, Ozone Resistant, Chemical Resistance, Good, Recyclable Material...

Typical Properties
Common properties including; Density, Tensile Strength, Flexural modulus...

 
 Processing Thermoplastic Elastomer

Processing Information
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