One of the world’s leaders
in the polyurethane casting industry specializing in suspension and drive train
components for automotive, light truck and off-road industries was looking for
a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that could outlast and outperform the
competition. Collaborating with their customer, APS Elastomers developed
several proprietary TPE formulations with the proper mix of softness, strength,
and durability needed for rigorous off-road applications; supplying
polycaprolactone-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) grades with good
processability and compression set at elevated temperatures. With a Shore Hardness range of 80A – 64D, the
Zythane® 3000 polycaprolactone series of TPEs was formulated for each specific
application. “Our ability to custom compound enables us to meet or exceed our
customer’s expectations” says Stephane Morin, owner of APS Elastomers.
In addition to suspension
and drive train components, the Zythane® 3000-series has been expanded to meet
diverse demands of vigorous and high temperature industrial applications such
as heavy-duty engineering equipment and hydraulic systems where working conditions
range from -40⁰C to 130⁰C. Excellent wear resistance against oils, grease,
water and extreme temperatures make them ideal for high performance injection
molding of seals, gaskets, wheels and rollers. Available in pellet form for ultimate
performance and efficiency, the polycaprolactone range has been broadened to include
high flow and soft grades.
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| APS Elastomers Proprietary TPU Polycaprolactone for Suspension and Drive Train Components |
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. 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.
For more
information on how APS Elastomers can find cost-effective solutions, develop
proprietary TPE formulations, and enhance your products faster and more
efficiently, contact info@apstpe.com
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