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Latest New Product News from Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc.
![]() Clear Medical Grade TPEs do not produce tacky feel.Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. Rochester, IL 62563Sep 28, 2012 Intended for medical product designers and manufacturers, SEBS-based thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) of CLR series includes grades with hardnesses from 15–75 Shore A as well as 2 grades, CLR65 and CLR75, that are oil-free. Odorless TPEs utilize FDA-compliant materials exhibit tear resistance, can be color tinted, and can be extruded or injection molded. Applications include grips for medical and dental utensils as well as knobs and buttons for medical equipment. Semi-Rigid TPE Grade is optimized for impact resistance.Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. Rochester, IL 62563May 08, 2012 Available in black pellets with 50 Shore D hardness, 9050BX thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) provides alternative to TPOs and TPVs. Material properties are suited for it being used for trim rings and panels required for electronic consumer products as well as various transportation equipment and interior instrumentation that demands durability, abrasion resistance, and impact isolation. Also, TPE can be molded as integral part in fastening systems requiring impact resistance. Thermoplastic Elastomers suit nylon overmolding applications.Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. Rochester, IL 62563May 02, 2012 With Shore A Hardness of 60, Elastocon STK56PA natural and STK56PA-B black TPEs provide dry touch ergonomic feel while offering resistance to scratching and marring. Products do not require drying and are suitable for applications that require rubber-like properties, impact resistance, chemical resistance, and colorability. Typical uses include soft touch knobs and levers, electronic component housings, and grips for tools, utensils, medical instruments, and appliances. Soft Thermoplastic Elastomer offers scratch resistance.Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. Rochester, IL 62563Jan 27, 2012 Featuring 80 Shore A hardness, Elastocon 8078NL provides scratch and mar resistance as well as shock and sound deadening qualities. Product's coefficient of friction results in surface that minimizes collection of dust and debris. RoHS-compliant TPE does not require drying and is latex-free, reclaimable, and recyclable. Offering rubber-like qualities, Elastocon 8078NL is suited for automotive cup holders and storage tray bins, farm equipment, marine products, and lawn/garden tools. ![]() Overmolding Thermoplastic Elastomers resist scratching.Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. Rochester, IL 62563Jan 19, 2012 Formulated for overmolding onto nylon, Elastocon STK56PA and STK56PA-B feature Shore A Hardness of 60 for soft feel. Products offer impact resistance as well as resistance to many chemicals and household cleaning products. Latex-free, RoHS compliant, reclaimable, and recyclable, TPEs are suited for automotive and non-automotive knobs and levers, electronic component housings, and grips for tools, kitchen utensils, medical instruments, and appliances. ![]() TPE Grades are suited for caps, closures, wine corks, grips.Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. Rochester, IL 62563Nov 09, 2011 Available as pellets in 1,000 lb quantities, Elastocon 2850PE and 2865PE have respective Shore A hardness of 50 and 65, are FDA compliant, and suit applications that require rubber-like properties and colorability. Both odorless and translucent thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grades, formulated for extruding as well as overmolding and coextruding onto polyethylene, suit medical, consumer, and outdoor industrial applications that require UV stability. ![]() Universal TPE Grade suits most overmolding applications.Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. Rochester, IL 62563Feb 25, 2011 Featuring Shore 40A hardness, Elastocon STK40BX produces dry touch ergonomics with non-gloss, matte surface finish. Thermoplastic elastomer can be overmolded onto PC, ABS, PC/ABS, acrylic, HIPS, copolyester, and various grades of polyamide. It is UV stable, non-toxic, and both latex and phthalate-free. Available in 50 lb bag quantities, TPE can be injection molded as well as extruded or blow molded and is suited for product protection applications. FDA Compliant TPEs are completely oil/plasticizer free.Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. Rochester, IL 62563Jun 18, 2010 Designed for manufacture of synthetic corks for wine and cap liners for bottled beverages, Elastocon OF Series of low COF, high strength TPEs are formulated for easy removal from bottles. They are phthalate and latex free, odorless, and are available in hardness ranges from 60-80 Shore A, in small or large quantities. Opaque natural in appearance, TPEs are offered in any color of choice or in translucent natural for coloring by molder. ![]() Thermoplastic Elastomers are developed for medical tubing.Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. Rochester, IL 62563Mar 31, 2010 Available in 65 and 75 Shore A hardnesses, Elastocon® CLR Series transparent thermoplastic elastomers are phthalate- and plasticizer-free, and are FDA compliant. They offer non-blooming high strength properties, high degree of softness, clamp resilience, and resistance to kinking and necking. Available in ready-to-use pellets in 1,000 lb or as concentrates, products are suited for applications requiring UV stability. Selected grades can be overmolded onto polypropylene. ![]() Thermoplastic Elastomers suit overmolding of PC/ABS compounds.Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. Rochester, IL 62563Feb 05, 2010 By adhering to PC/ABS compounds, Elastocon STK Series Styrenic TPEs provide added protection as well as sound and vibration dampening for variety of consumer and industrial end products. STK 40 and STK 60 offer hardness of 40 and 60 Shore A, respectively, giving products soft touch and feel. In addition to overmolding or coextrusion applications, TPE grades can be extruded, blow molded, or compounded. All TPEs are free from latex and RoHS compliant. Click below for more Product News from Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. Next News Stories Other Company News From Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc.
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