Knobeez was looking for a rubber
alternative with a soft, easy grip for guitar and bass knobs. “We needed a
super “grippy” moldable material”, says Tom Washburn of Knobeez. Manufactured near APS Elastomers’ headquarters
in Metro Detroit, Knobeez contacted Stephane Morin to find the optimal material
to produce the guitar knobs that would provide the proper feel and fit over
potentiometer shafts. Potentiometers are a three-terminal resistor with an
adjustable center connection, widely used for volume control in audio
equipment. Knobeez are press on guitar knobs designed for comfort and ease of
use for all types of electric stringed instruments; ideal for guitarists who do
volume swell.
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| Knobeez |
“Viprene®
thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) exhibit many properties similar to rubber such
as flexibility over a wide temperature range and resistance to degradation from
water, oil and grease”, says Stephane Morin, co-owner of APS Elastomers.
It can also be processed using conventional injection molding and
extrusion equipment. Available in Shore hardness
range of 35A-50D, Viprene® can be
optimized with specific softness and grip needed in industrial, construction,
appliance, and electronic applications. Lower processing costs as well as
adhesion to a broad range of substrates make it an ideal substitute of more
costly material needed in soft touch parts such as overmolded grips for power
tools, appliance, and utensil handles.
In addition to its
rubber-like properties, Viprene® TPVs are fatigue resistant, dimensionally
stable and offer very low compression set, heat aging stability, low
temperature flexibility and excellent U.V. and ozone stability. “Good
colorability allows Knobeez to produce their knobs in a variety of bold
colors”, adds Morin.
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| Knobeez available in a variety of colors |
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.
For more information on
TPVs TPEs, TPUs, as well as standard and custom grades, contact: APS Elastomers
at info@apstpe.com
For more information
on Knobeez visit their website: http://www.knobeez.com/
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