The manufacturer of plaques used for automotive paint color
samples was looking for a cost-effective custom color for their injection
molded products. Located in metro Detroit, they turned to local TPE
(thermoplastic elastomer) distributor, APS Elastomers. Stephane Morin, owner of
APS Elastomers, suggested a “salt and pepper” color concentrate. Blended with Zythane®
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) that is specially formulated for injection
molding applications, they developed a neutral grey resin to achieve the look
needed for their customer’s particular application. The polyester-based TPU
exhibits excellent abrasion resistance and has good hydrolytic stability. Moreover, Zythane® TPUs offer good
colorability to blend with custom “salt and pepper” color concentrate. “Using a
“salt and pepper” blend is an ideal way to significantly reduce cost”, says
Stephane Morin.
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| APS Elastomers'"Salt and Pepper" custom color blend |
APS
Elastomers offers “salt and pepper” custom color matching and blending for
thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs); assisting their customers with a broad range
of color concentrate that are FDA, RoHS, CONEG, and NSF compliant and
heavy-metal free. “Since our customer uses the same material grade in
numerous applications, “salt and pepper” color concentrate allows them to mix a
wide range of colors in several smaller, custom batch products; reducing lead
time and saving money”, adds Morin.
For
more information on TPVs TPEs, TPUs, as well as standard and custom grades,
contact: APS
Elastomers
at info@apstpe.com
