Thermoplastic Elastomer for Extrusion (TPE) is a material that combines the properties of both thermoplastics and elastomers, and is favored in areas such as cable jacketing, sealing strips, medical tubing, and automotive parts due to its excellent processing properties and wide range of application scenarios.
Excellent extrudability: Extruded TPE materials have excellent fluidity in the molten state, which is suitable for continuous extrusion molding of complex cross-sections and meets the needs of mass production.
Excellent mechanical properties: TPE materials have good flexibility, elasticity and durability, and their modulus of elasticity can be adjusted according to the formula to adapt to different use scenarios.
Environmental protection and recyclability: Compared with traditional rubber, TPE materials have the advantage of being 100% recyclable, a feature that is particularly important in today's increasingly environmentally conscious world.
Chemical and weather resistance: Extruded TPE materials have good resistance to chemicals such as grease, acid and alkali, and at the same time have the advantages of UV resistance and anti-aging, which makes them suitable for outdoor use.
Efficient processing: Extruded TPEs do not require a vulcanization process, which significantly reduces processing time and improves production efficiency compared to traditional rubber.
Wide range of formulations: By adding different additives and modification techniques, the hardness, elasticity and color of TPEs can be customized to meet specific customer needs.
Cost competitiveness: The low processing costs and reusability of extruded TPE materials make them ideal for reducing production costs.
Safety and Comfort: The material's soft-touch surface meets ergonomic design needs, and it has also passed a number of international environmental certifications for use in the medical and consumer goods sectors.
1.Wire and cable jacketing
Extruded TPEs are widely used in data cables, power cables and cable jacketing for new energy vehicles due to their excellent insulating properties and abrasion resistance. It can maintain stable performance in harsh environments and extend the service life of cables.
Automotive seals, foot mats and dust covers are important application areas for TPE materials. The flexibility and weather resistance of extruded TPEs make them ideal for replacing traditional rubber.
3.Medical Tubing & Consumer Products
Extruded TPE is highly recognized for its non-toxicity and biocompatibility in medical devices, and is used in the production of infusion tubing, oxygen tubing, etc. It is also widely used in household appliances and children's products such as toothbrush handles and toys.
4.Building and Industrial Seals
Extruded TPE materials are used in the construction industry for sealing strips for window and door frames to ensure thermal and acoustic insulation, as well as durability and anti-aging properties.