Maxelast® TPEs an Alternative to Latex

Growth opportunities in medical applications create the need for new TPE compounds designed specifically for unique demands in the medical market. In addition to meeting property and processing requirements, medical-grade TPEs must be bio-compatible and sterilisable, have low extractable levels, and maintain appropriate regulatory approval.

TPEs are attractive  alternatives to latex, which can cause  allergic reactions, and to PVC, which is under pressure in the medical market because of concerns with phthalate plasticizers and halogens

Maxelast® TPEs broad range of products include ABS/PC overmolding series, nylon overmolding series, high transparency series, flame retardant series, PP overmolding, and standalone usage series. Maxelast® TPEs can be used in a variety of processing methods including injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding.

Many Maxelast^® TPEs  products meet or exceed applicable requirements of Underwriters Laboratories (UL); the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); as well as specifications set out by other governmental, regulatory, industrial agencies and automotive OEMs.

Compare Alliance Polymers & Services (APS) TPEs with our competitor's and discover why manufacturers rely on APS as their source for polymer solutions to unique application challenges.

For more information on TPEs for blow molding, extrusion or injection molding, as well as other grades for conventional, unique or highly durable applications, contact APS.  Samples provided upon request for molding trials.

Make APS your thermoplastic elastomer resource!

Compare APS's Viprene® to Santoprene® for Automotive Interior Applications

Meeting the needs of automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers looking for cost-effective solutions for automotive interiors,  Alliance Polymers & Services (APS), under the direction of the plastic industry's leading marketing and technical support executives, Roger Huarng and Stephane Morin,  developed a formulation optimized for a variety of parts needed for  softness in temperatures ranging from 40-347 degrees Fahrenheit, while retaining flexibility. Viprene® P-series TPV provides "comfort touch" and can be processed with two-component molding.

For more information on Viprene® TPVs, as well as custom and other grades for conventional, unique or highly durable applications, contact APS. Samples provided upon request for molding trials.

Alliance Polymers and Services L.L.C. (APS) Develops Blow Moldable Thermoplastic Vulcanizate(TPV)

Alliance Polymers and Services L.L.C. (APS) has developed a blow moldable thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV).  Our engineered polymer, Viprene® TPV can be used for applications including hollow boots, bellows and ducts. Available in Shore A hardness of 90, the material can be optimized with specific softness needed in a variety of parts.

Under the direction of  two of the plastic industry’s leading marketing and technical support executives, Roger J. Huarng and Stephane Morin, formerly with BASF Corporation, APS markets and supports Maxelast® TPEs, Viprene® TPVs, Zythane® TPUs, TPE alloys, compounding series, and custom and standard soft elastomer formulations.  Our team offers the knowledge of all TPEs, TPUs and TPVs.

For more information on Viprene® blow moldable grades as well as TPEs for extrusion, injection molding, and other grades for conventional, unique or highly durable applications, contact APS.   Samples provided upon request for molding trials.

Compare our TPEs with our competitor's and discover why manufacturers rely on APS as their source for polymer solutions to unique application challenges. Make APS your thermoplastic elastomer resource!

Expectations from the K 2013

As the incomparable K 2013 Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany comes to a close, APS returns to Detroit from the world's number one event of the Plastics & Rubber industry, rejuvenated and inspired. 

Taking place once every three years, the K Show is the undisputed place to be in the Plastics and Rubber industry. Many companies already released their first K-related announcements. 

APS Attends K 2013 in Düsseldorf

It's impossible to attend the K-Show and not be inspired by the innovation and new technology this premier plastics show provides. APS executives, Roger Huarng and Stephane Morin are no exception to the power of K, as they return from Düsseldorf  ready to implement new ideas and products to better serve our customers.

Happy Anniversary, APS!

A New Concept in Elastomer Sales and Service

 

On October 1, 2009, Alliance Polymers & Services (APS) was founded to provide smaller TPU users with high levels of service and support.  Our mission was and still is, to insure the right polymer is used, find new applications and better processing techniques, and to help our customers market their end products more successfully.

APS remains the only independent TPU, TPE, TPV, and other elastomer resource to offer in-depth and high level customer service, sales, technical service, problem-solving, marketing insight, product development and other support to designers, marketers and processors.  APS also provides expedited shipment and full laboratory services.

Four years later, under the direction  of the plastic industry’s leading marketing and technical support executives, Roger J. Huarng and Stephane Morin, formerly with BASF Corporation, APS has grown to market and support Maxelast® TPEs, Viprene® TPVs, Zythane® TPUs, TPE alloys, compounding series, and custom and standard soft elastomer formulations.  Our team offers the knowledge of all TPEs, TPUs and TPVs. With our combined experience, we offer products and services offered by major suppliers, but with a personal, hands-on touch. 

Discover why manufacturers rely on APS as their source for polymer solutions to unique application challenges.

APS Compounds TPE Formulations for Superior Products

APS can compound the ideal TPE for your product.

Alliance Polymers & Services (APS)  is an independent, fully equipped compounding resource that can recreate, design or tweak any TPE to meet your most demanding specifications with  colors, additives or fillers. We are flexible enough to ensure the services we offer and material we develop will provide added value to your product and your bottom line.

Our elastomer compounding specialists', lead by two of the plastic industry's leading marketing and technical support executives, Roger Huarng and Stephane Morin,  goal is to provide you with quick, affordable solutions with high performance results. 

APS Offers:

• State-of-the-art equipment
• Quality control for optimum TPE performance during processing and for the end-use application
• Fast turnaround
• Turnkey solutions for your own manufacturing systems
• Material replacement solutions
• Your own proprietary formulations
• R & D, testing and follow through Solutions for Injection Molding, Overmolding, Blow Molding, Film & Sheet Extrusion, Rotomolding and Profile Extrusion

Markets Served Include:

• Consumer Products
• Industrial Goods
• Medical Products
• Electrical/Electronic
• Transportation
• Wire & Cable
• Sporting Goods
• Appliances/Power Tools
• Leisure Products
• Garden and Lawn Equipment
• Household Goods
• Aircraft/Aerospace
• Toys 

Contact APS to see how we can compound the ideal material for your product.

Compare APS's Viprene® P-Series to Santoprene® 101-Series

Engineered under the direction of the plastic industry’s leading marketing and technical support executives, Roger Huarng and Stephane Morin, formerly with BASF Corporation, Alliance Polymers & Service's (APS) Viprene® thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) are compounded with a polyolefin phase and a cross-linked EPDM phase, which give products rubber-like performance.

With a high compression set for rugged applications, Viprene® high performance P-Series TPV  can be ordered in natural or black pellets and is available in a wide range of Shore hardnesses  — from 35 Shore A to 50 Shore D.

Benefits of Viprene® P Series of TPVs include:

•     Processes like a thermoplastic material

•     High heat stability; low temperature flexibility

•     Resistant to oils

•     Excellent abrasion resistance

•     Lightweight

•     Recyclable

The Viprene®  P series is competitively priced and backed by a network of highly technical personnel ready to help OEMs and manufacturers select the precise grade.  

Applications include, but are not limited to, gaskets, O-rings, door and window seals, power steering, brake and fuel hoses, electrical insulation, construction and industrial parts.

APS also offers custom and standard soft elastomer formulations.  Our team offers the knowledge of all TPEs, TPUs and TPVs - providing technical support and chemical expertise.

For more information on TPEs for extrusion or injection molding, as well as other grades for conventional, unique or highly durable applications, contact APS.   Samples available upon request for molding trials.

Zythane® TPU for Electric and Hybrid Cable Sheathing

Zythane® TPU for Electric and Hybrid Cable Sheathing

The growing popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles has placed increasing demands on OEMs and automobile manufacturers to offer cable harnesses and leads which withstand greater rigors than ever before, namely increased voltage  and higher temperatures.

In response, Alliance Polymers & Services, LLC (APS) offers the latest high temperature grade of Zythane® TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) required for such applications. Zythane® 7000 Series TPU offers excellent properties normally associated with thermoplastic polyurethanes – lower compression set, good wear and chemical resistance plus high tear and tensile strength. This grade has a typical Shore A hardness of 85, is less expensive and easier to process than competitive materials.

Under the direction of  two of the plastic industry’s leading marketing and technical support executives, Roger J. Huarng and Stephane Morin, formerly with BASF Corporation, APS markets and supports Maxelast® TPEs, Viprene® TPVs, Zythane® TPUs, TPE alloys, compounding series, and custom and standard soft elastomer formulations.  Our team offers the knowledge of all TPEs, TPUs and TPVs.

Compare our TPEs with our competitor's and discover why manufacturers rely on APS as their source for polymer solutions to unique application challenges.

For more information on TPEs for extrusion or injection molding, as well as other grades for conventional, unique or highly durable applications, contact APS.  Samples provided upon request for molding trials.

Make APS your thermoplastic elastomer resource!