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Friday, December 19, 2014
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Maxelast® TPEs Used in Taxidermy Applications
Thermoplastic
Elastomers (TPEs) are finding more applications and enabling better and more sophisticated
designs. After years of design and testing, an expert moldmaker and
world champion taxidermist was approached by Stephane Morin, owner
of APS Elastomers with a better material solution. Working
in conjunction with APS Elastomers and taxidermy experts, the molder recreates
earliners, earbutts, as well as replacement noses and tongues using a special translucent flexible TPE to
obtain the proper thickness, the perfect color, and exact shape needed to reconstruct
anatomically accurate parts.
Ease of
processing coupled with the superior post-shaping and sealing characteristics
of the material render Maxelast® TPE the ideal material to replicate parts
needed for taxidermy. “The choice of materials used in the
production of taxidermy parts is absolutely critical in order to meet our
customers high standards”, says Stephane Morin. Maxelast® TPE combines the properties of
rubber (elasticity, cold weather resistance and soft touch) with the
processability of plastics allowing products to be designed and fabricated
faster, easier and more economically.
Complex structures, all forms are sculpted differently;
achieving the proper fit and transition. Intrinsically detailed, the ears
feature a natural translucent cartilage color, detailed inner ear structure,
proper auditory ridges, the correct bulge of the conchal cartilage, and the
natural roll back of the tip. The molded ears, tongues and noses have the
cleanest edges and finest lines of any taxidermy parts on the market; providing
outstanding adhesion with a variety of hide pastes and epoxies.
When
extruded or co-extruded, the Maxelast® grade can be miter-cut and heat welded
for corner fastening products and applications, providing yet another benefit
by reducing the need by processors and marketers to produce different-sized
products. Depending on the grade, the Maxelast® D-Series TPEs can also be
foamed to achieve a smooth surface or skin. Additional benefits include good weatherability,
UV stability, long service life, weight reduction, reprocessability and recyclability.
The D-Series of Maxelast TPEs are available in natural, black or transparent
grades for easy coloring in hardness ranges from 30 to 60 Shore A.
“Combining thermoplastic elastomer knowledge, detail product
design, and expert mold making has resulted in the best commercial and competition
taxidermy parts on the market”, adds Morin.
For more
information on how APS Elastomers can find cost-effective solutions, develop
proprietary formulations, and enhance products faster and more efficiently,
contact info@apstpe.com
Monday, November 24, 2014
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
APS Elastomers’ Viprene® TPVs Lighten the Load
Government requirements for reduced vehicle weight for fuel economy has in turn created the need for lightweight towable recreational vehicles. Viprene® TPVs are a cost-effective, lightweight alternative for use in a variety of components used in campers, snowmobiles, boats, and other recreational vehicles that require reduced weight for towing.
Available in natural or black pellets with a Shore hardness range of 35A-50D, Viprene® TPVs provide flexibility over a wide temperature range and resistance to degradation from water, oil, and grease. Additionally, Viprene® TPVs offer a better compression set, are fatigue resistant, dimensionally stable and offer heat aging stability, low temperature flexibility and excellent U.V. and ozone stability. “Our Viprene® TPV can be formulated to individual specifications needed in a variety of applications that require reduced weight”, says Stephane Morin, owner of APS Elastomers.
For more information on Viprene® grades for extrusion
and injection molding, as well as other grades for conventional, unique or
highly durable applications, contacts APS Elastomers, info@apstpe.com
APS
Elastomers is committed to providing in-depth and high level customer and technical
service, problem-solving, product development and support to designers, OEMs
and processors; building relationships based on knowledge, trust and
experience. APS Elastomers also provides beside-the-press consulting,
full laboratory services, and expedited shipments.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
APS Elastomers Offers Newest Maxelast® TPEs for Manufacturing End Caps for Tubing, Piping and Poles
APS Elastomers offers a
complete line of Maxelast® TPEs engineered to be easily fabricated
by injection molding, extrusion, coating, and blow molding. Maxelast®
TPEs provide OEMs, designers and end-users numerous alternatives to PVC,
natural rubber and thermosetting rubbers by offering design flexibility and
cost-reduction opportunities.
The newest TPE available
in Maxelast® D extrusion series from Polymax is ideally suited for end caps for
tubing, piping and poles. Supplied in
natural pellets, the new formulations have 55 and 60 Shore A hardness and are specifically
applicable for complex profile extrusion designs.
Benefits of the expanded line of Maxelast D Series TPEs include:
• Closely resembles vulcanized rubber with good, energy-absorbing performance
• Good weatherability
• High coefficient of friction and elasticity for tight seal
• Can be co-extruded for soft/hard combinations
• Good chemical and oil resistance
• Good surface finish
APS Elastomers is committed to providing in-depth
and high level customer and technical service, problem-solving, product
development and support to designers, OEMs and processors; building
relationships based on knowledge, trust and experience. APS Elastomers
also provides beside-the-press consulting, full laboratory services, and
expedited shipment. Company offerings include
Maxelast® TPEs, Viprene® TPVs, Huntsman Polyurethanes' IROGRAN® and
AVALON® TPUs, Zythane® TPUs, TPE alloys, compounding series, and custom
and standard soft elastomer formulations.
For more information on TPVs TPEs, TPUs, as
well as standard and custom grades, contact: APS Elastomers at info@apstpe.com
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
APS Elastomers Joins Forces with Plastics Plus to Service TPE Market
APS Elastomers and Plastics Plus have joined forces to
better service the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) market in North America. Both companies are privately-held materials
solution providers to the plastics industry; custom compounding, as well as distributing
thermoplastic elastomers produced by a select group of domestic and
international companies. “Joining
forces with Plastics Plus allows us to provide an in-depth source for TPE
material and expertise”, says Stephane Morin, owner of APS Elastomers. “Our combined experience enables us to better
service the TPE market by continuing to expand product offerings and develop
new technologies, while maintaining a personal, hands-on approach”.
Under the
direction plastic industry’s highly experienced thermoplastic elastomers
professionals, APS Elastomers and Plastics Plus are aligned to offer value-added
products, exceptional service and technical solutions to its customers. “Our
mutual emphasis on quality, reliability, and just in time delivery, along with
a respect for our customers’ desire to manage costs; renders APS Elastomers an
ideal partner”, says Greg Boston, Commercial Development Manager of Plastics
Plus. “We pride ourselves
on innovation and superb customer service”, adds Stephane Morin.
About APS
Elastomers
APS Elastomers is an independent TPU, TPE, TPV, and other elastomer resource offering in-depth and high level customer service, sales, technical advice, problem-solving, product development and support to designers, marketers and processors. APS Elastomers also provides custom compounding and full laboratory services.
APS Elastomers is an independent TPU, TPE, TPV, and other elastomer resource offering in-depth and high level customer service, sales, technical advice, problem-solving, product development and support to designers, marketers and processors. APS Elastomers also provides custom compounding and full laboratory services.
About
Plastics Plus
Plastics Plus is a privately-held material solutions provider to the North American plastics industry across a broad spectrum of resins, compounds, colorants and additives, and custom color-blended products offering JIT deliveries, stocking programs, no minimum orders, and always providing cost-effective solutions.
Plastics Plus is a privately-held material solutions provider to the North American plastics industry across a broad spectrum of resins, compounds, colorants and additives, and custom color-blended products offering JIT deliveries, stocking programs, no minimum orders, and always providing cost-effective solutions.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
APS Elastomers Enters Into Service Agreement with ALLOD Werkstoff GmbH & Co.
APS Elastomers has entered into a service agreement with
ALLOD Werkstoff GmbH & Co., to provide commercial and technical support to
its North American customers. “Our
highest priority is the collaboration between customer and supplier of
materials, says Dr. Dagmar Koppler, co-owner of ALLOD Werkstoff GmbH & Co.,
in Burgbernheim, Germany. “With our
combined technical expertise and market knowledge in the field of thermoplastic
elastomers, we are thrilled to have APS Elastomers representing us in North
America”, adds Kurt Gebert, co-owner of ALLOD.
About ALLOD
Werkstoff GmbH
ALLOD Werkstoff GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 2001 in
Burgbernheim, Germany, develops and manufactures customized TPEs under the
brand name Allruna. The materials are suitable for injection molding, extrusion
and blow molding, as well as other special processing technologies.
About APS
Elastomers
APS Elastomers provides engineering service, technical
support, and TPE materials (TPEs, TPVs, TPUs and other soft elastomers) for
consumer and industrial applications. “We continue to expand our TPE portfolio
by adding new product offerings and aligning ourselves with TPE partners to
better serve our customers in North America”, says Stephane Morin. Company
offerings have grown to include Maxelast® TPEs, Viprene® TPVs, Huntsman
Polyurethanes' IROGRAN® and AVALON® TPUs, Zythane® TPUs, TPE alloys, compounding
series, and custom and standard soft elastomer formulations. “Our ability to source material globally,
acquire new products and services insures we provide quality elastomers at the
most competitive pricing”, adds Stephane Morin.
For more
information on how APS Elastomers can find cost-effective solutions, develop
proprietary formulations, and enhance products faster and more efficiently,
contact info@apstpe.com
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