{"product_id":"thermoplastic-elastomers","title":"Thermoplastic Elastomers","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are a class of materials that combine the processing advantages of thermoplastics with the flexibility and elasticity of rubber. They can be melted and reprocessed like plastics but behave like elastomers at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eHere’s a breakdown of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"285\"\u003emain types of thermoplastic elastomers\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"330\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"335\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"342\"\u003eStyrenic Block Copolymers (SBCs or TPS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"399\" data-start=\"386\"\u003eExamples:\u003c\/strong\u003e SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene), SEBS (styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene)\u003cbr data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"489\" data-start=\"476\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"386\"\u003eSoft, rubber-like feel with good elasticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"386\"\u003eProcessed easily via injection molding or extrusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"386\"\u003eSEBS variants have better heat and UV stability than SBS.\u003cbr data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"660\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grips, footwear, soft-touch handles, medical tubing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"732\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"737\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"744\"\u003eThermoplastic Polyolefins (TPOs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"797\" data-start=\"781\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e A blend of polypropylene (PP) and un-crosslinked ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR or EPDM).\u003cbr data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"890\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"781\"\u003eExcellent weather and chemical resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"781\"\u003eLow density and good impact resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"905\" data-start=\"781\"\u003eLimited elastic recovery compared to other TPEs.\u003cbr data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automotive bumpers, dashboards, exterior trims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1120\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003e3. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003eThermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPVs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003eExamples:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santoprene® (PP\/EPDM-based TPV).\u003cbr data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003eMade from dynamically vulcanized rubber particles in a thermoplastic matrix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003eSuperior elastic recovery, oil resistance, and high-temperature stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003eCan replace traditional vulcanized rubber in many uses.\u003cbr data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1469\" data-start=\"1452\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seals, gaskets, automotive weatherstrips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003e4. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1525\"\u003eThermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1580\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Block copolymers of urethane segments with hard and soft phases.\u003cbr data-end=\"1648\" data-start=\"1645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1661\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003eExcellent abrasion, oil, and solvent resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003eWide hardness range (from flexible to rigid).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003eGood transparency and toughness.\u003cbr data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1821\" data-start=\"1804\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoses, wheels, phone cases, medical 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