The following
grades provide the perfect choice - depending on desired performance, for tool
handles that are ergonomic and soft to the touch, as well as slip resistant, chemical
resistant, abrasion resistant and shock absorbent:
Maxelast®P3760
TPE material is formulated for PP overmolding or standalone usage. Available in a 60A Shore hardness, it offers
a chemical bond between itself and the rigid polypropylene substrate. Maxelast®
grades require no drying time, are easily colored, process easily, provide
superior bonding performance and consistent mechanical properties. Maxelast® is offered in a Shore hardness
range of 10A to 95A for this type of application.
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Viprene®G60A-32U-NAT
is a UV and heat stabilized TPV (thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomer). This
material can be easily processed by injection molding as it exhibits easy
flowing characteristics. Available in a
60A Shore hardness, it offers excellent adhesion to polypropylene and other
substrates. Viprene® G-Series
is available in a Shore hardness rage of 35A to 50D.
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Zythane® 6070A
is a Shore 70A non-plasticized polyether-based TPU specifically formulated for
injection molding. It exhibits excellent abrasion resistance and hydrolytic
stability. It is also resistant to oil,
fuel and solvent resistance. Zythane® 6000-Series is available in a
Shore hardness range of 70A to 65D.
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Alliance
Polymers & Services, LLC (APS) in Romulus, MI, is a full service
warehousing, distribution, and technical service organization dedicated to
helping TPE, TPU, TPV and other elastomer marketers and processors with all
their product and technical support needs. APS currently markets and
supports Polymax Maxelast® TPEs, Zythane® TPUs, and
Viprene® TPVs.
APS offers
elastomer materials in quantities large and small (from 25kg bag to 100kg (or
125kg) drum to 600kg (or 750kg) box).
APS is owned and
operated by two of the plastic industry’s leading marketing and technical
support executives, Roger J. Huarng and Stephane Morin, formerly with BASF
Corporation. Call
them today to find the elastomer best suited for your application.