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KRAIBURG TPE offers
innovation and superior support
for medical and
pharmaceutical TPE applications
Outstanding features and properties
Both THERMOLAST® M and THERMOLAST® H TPEs are available in
various hardness ranges, from VLRH range (very low rubber
hardness) to semi rigid Shore D hardness range - depending
on application requirements. Moreover, these TPEs have a
smooth surface, that enhances the haptic of various
applications.
These TPEs do not contain any chemicals such as peroxides
(as in TPVs or certain silicones) or phthalates (such as
in PVC), leaving no risk of leaching or extractables of
any dangerous chemicals.
Furthermore, the TPEs are translucent and natural in
colour. The density of the translucent TPEs is < 0.9 g/cc
which saves on product weight versus typical PVC and
silicones - contributing to material purity, ideal product
design and ideal risk management where materials selection
for medical and pharmaceutical applications is concerned.
Processibility possibilities
These TPEs also can be moulded or extruded on standard
machines. The shrinkage of the chosen product has to be
taken into consideration which designing the mould cavity
or extrusion die dimensions.
Our medical TPEs can bond with non-polar plastics such as
PP or HDPE as well as polar engineering thermoplastics
such as ABS, PC, PET and even various types of PA. The
bonding usually happens in mould via a two (or multi)
component or insert moulding injection moulding process.
KRAIBURG TPE offers its customers support in recommending
the right product and the processing parameters as well as
tips on mould design of intended product. The TPEs can be
coloured via masterbatches or can be made available as a
pre-coloured product.
Sustainability is our way ahead
Sustainability is important to KRAIBURG TPE and that’s why
KRAIBURG TPE ensures that most of its medical TPEs are
recyclable. The THERMOLAST® M series have been tested and
certified to be introduced in the PP and HDPE recycling
streams without impacting the properties of the recycled
thermoplastics. Currently - KRAIBURG TPE is proud to be
the only global TPE supplier with this valid EU-wide
certification.
Superior support
KRAIBURG TPE can support its customers on the right
materials selection based on their requirements, including
part design and material processing support.. |
