APS Elastomers offers
a variety of soft TPEs
that are a cost-effective alternative
to conventional thermoset rubbers typically used for extruded glazing gaskets
and seals for refrigerators,
dishwashers and other appliances.
Viprene® TPV P-series combines the various
mechanical performance properties of thermoset rubber
with the processing ease
of plastics. These materials offer good flexibility
at low
temperatures as well as long-term resistance in
harsh environments and
demanding applications where abrasion, chemical, and UV resistance are
required. Hardness ranges from 45 Shore A to 50 Shore D and are
available in pellets of natural or black.
Maxelast® thermoplastic elastomers include two
formulations targeted for gaskets
and seals. They are offered as
alternatives to thermoset rubber
and TPVs and feature superior sealing performance at high temperatures (up
to 212F / 100C).
APS Elastomers also
offers a full range of TPUs
that are formulated to withstand extreme
temperature and offer good hydrolysis resistance and cold
flexibility.
TPEs can be injection molded, extruded, co-extruded or
co-molded. In addition to
offering superior sealing performance at high temperatures, the new TPEs enable
designers additional design parameters for
applications including
automotive/recreational, pipe, plumbing, appliance and packaging products
as well as building materials and construction products. Special properties also enable gaskets
and seals to be used in water
treatment and chemical handling products.
These TPE lines
are recyclable, have low
compression set,
exhibit excellent
processability and colorability, have
good chemical resistance, and offer
better operational efficiency. Additional features of the TPEs include longer-term sealing
performance as well as
superior elongation, tear strength and
tensile strength.
As compared to
black thermoset rubber, the new grades can be molded more quickly, and in
a variety of colors.
APS Elastomers is
an independent TPU,
TPE,
TPV, and other elastomer resource
offering 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
Elastomers also
provides expedited shipment and
full laboratory services.
For further information,
contact APS Elastomers, Marketing Department, 30735 Cypress Road, Suite 400,
Romulus, MI 48174.
Email: info@apstpe.com web: www.apstpe.com
