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Thursday, June 11, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Viprene® TPVs Offer Good Colorability
Looking for a rubber alternative with a soft, easy grip and good
colorability? Viprene® thermoplastic
vulcanizate (TPV) exhibit many properties similar to rubber such as flexibility
over a wide temperature range and resistance to degradation from water, oil and
grease. “Good colorability allows OEMs and processors to manufacture their end
product in a variety of bold colors”, says Stephane Morin, owner of APS
Elastomers.
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| Viprene® TPVs Offer Good Colorability |
In addition to its good colorability and rubber-like
properties, Viprene® TPVs are fatigue resistant, dimensionally stable and offer
very low compression set, heat aging stability, low temperature flexibility,
and excellent U.V., and ozone stability.
It can also be processed using conventional injection molding and
extrusion equipment.
Available in a Shore hardness range of 35A-50D, Viprene®
TPV can be optimized with specific softness and grip needed in industrial,
construction, appliance, and electronic applications. Lower processing costs as well as adhesion to
a broad range of substrates make it an ideal substitute of more costly material
needed in soft touch parts such as overmolded grips for power tools, appliance,
and utensil handles. “Offered in natural pellets, APS Elastomers can assist
customers with a broad range of color concentrate”, adds Morin.
APS Elastomers is committed to providing in-depth and high
level customer and technical service, problem-
solving, product development and support to designers,
OEMs and processors; building relationships based on knowledge, trust and experience. APS Elastomers
also provides beside-the-press consulting, full laboratory services and expedited shipment.
For more information on TPVs TPEs, TPUs, as well as
standard and custom grades, contact: APS Elastomers at info@apstpe.com
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| Viprene® TPVs Offer Good Colorability |
Friday, May 22, 2015
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
APS Elastomers Offers TPU for 3-D Printing
APS Elastomers offers thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) specifically suited for 3-D Printers. The latest technology in 3-D printing allows pellets to be placed directly into the printer; replacing costlier filament spools. APS Elastomers’ Zythane® TPUs offer durability, toughness, chemical resistance, flexibility and processing ease - making it the ideal material for 3-D printing for a wide range of applications.
Innovations in 3-D
printing allow designers to create prototypes and molds; affording greater
freedom in design and fabrication. 3-D printing is a revolutionary,
cost-effective alternative for molders who produce one-of-a-kind parts or low
production runs. “This is an exciting time for smaller manufacturers and
molders”, says Stephane Morin, Principal at APS Elastomers. “While we are
capable of delivering truckload quantities, our business model has been to
support small to medium-sized customers by distributing thermoplastic
elastomers with no minimum order quantity– no other producer of TPEs offer low
volume orders with the high level of service we provide.”
APS Elastomers is
committed to innovation in all areas of the elastomer business by providing
knowledge of all TPEs. Along with the highest
level of service and support, APS Elastomers helps select the right polymer and
develop new and better processing techniques; allowing OEMs and processors to
manufacturer their products successfully and efficiently. APS
Elastomers also provides expedited shipment and full laboratory services.
For more information for
conventional, unique or highly durable applications, email:info@apstpe.com
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| TPE Compatible with 3-D Printers |
Monday, April 20, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
APS Elastomers Develops Thermoplastic Elastomer for Flat Cables
APS Elastomers has developed a TPV (thermoplastic vulcanate elastomer) extrusion grade for flat conductor network cables. Viprene® TPV's produce cables that weigh less, create more space, and improve performance and safety compared to standard round conductor cables. Flat conductor network cables consist of foil-type copper strips of varying widths that are electrically insulated by a plastic layer and bound together into a single unit; protecting the copper strips from external elements. Manufactured using an extrusion process, they can be sheathed without using adhesives that can negatively impact product performance.
Conventional round conductor cables tend to kink; limiting places where they can be placed and remain undetected. "Flat network cables are ideal for applications requiring constant flexing," says Stephane Morin, owner of APS Elastomers. Flat conductor cables can be inserted in areas previously considered unfeasible or cumbersome, such as exterior mirrors, trunk and hood lids, roof liners, doors, and rotating arms; allowing more options in designs. "Our ability to custom formulate TPV grades to the exact specifications of our customers provides flexibility; whether variable conductor cross sections, two- to four-core conductor structures, flexible insulation wall strength, individual coloring of the cable sheathing or position tagging with a code strip," adds Morin.
Available in Shore hardness range of 35A-50D, Viprene® can be optimized with specific softness needed in industrial, construction, appliance, and electronic applications. Lower processing costs as well as adhesion to a broad range of substrates make it an ideal substitute of more costly material. Additional performance advantages of Viprene® extrusion grades for flat conductor network cables include resistance to abrasion, bend and fold stress, chemical and microbial interaction, and weight reduction. TPVs' thermal insulation properties deliver good voltage strength, enable humid, long-term temperature and wet storage.
For more information on how APS Elastomers can find cost-effective solutions, develop proprietary formulations, and enhance products faster and more efficiently, contact info@apstpe.com
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| Viprene TPV for Flat Cables |
Conventional round conductor cables tend to kink; limiting places where they can be placed and remain undetected. "Flat network cables are ideal for applications requiring constant flexing," says Stephane Morin, owner of APS Elastomers. Flat conductor cables can be inserted in areas previously considered unfeasible or cumbersome, such as exterior mirrors, trunk and hood lids, roof liners, doors, and rotating arms; allowing more options in designs. "Our ability to custom formulate TPV grades to the exact specifications of our customers provides flexibility; whether variable conductor cross sections, two- to four-core conductor structures, flexible insulation wall strength, individual coloring of the cable sheathing or position tagging with a code strip," adds Morin.
Available in Shore hardness range of 35A-50D, Viprene® can be optimized with specific softness needed in industrial, construction, appliance, and electronic applications. Lower processing costs as well as adhesion to a broad range of substrates make it an ideal substitute of more costly material. Additional performance advantages of Viprene® extrusion grades for flat conductor network cables include resistance to abrasion, bend and fold stress, chemical and microbial interaction, and weight reduction. TPVs' thermal insulation properties deliver good voltage strength, enable humid, long-term temperature and wet storage.
For more information on how APS Elastomers can find cost-effective solutions, develop proprietary formulations, and enhance products faster and more efficiently, contact info@apstpe.com
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