Low Hardness TPE targets weather seal applications.

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With high tear strength and 40 shore A hardness, D6940 Thermoplastic Elastomer offers alternative to TPV elastomers for weather seal applications that require low deformation stress, rubber-like seal recovery, UV resistance, and paint stain resistance. Product provides low compression set of 14% at 23°C and 36% at 70°C. No pre-drying is required prior to extrusion.



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Low Hardness TPE Elastomer for Weather Seals Provides Higher Tear Strength, Low Compression Set and Cost Benefits



Waukegan, Ill., -- PolymaxTPE, a manufacturer of premier quality thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), has developed a low hardness TPE elastomer exhibiting better performance than that of thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) widely used in weather seals by providing higher tear strength, lower compression set and cost benefits.  This new grade, D6940, is ideally suited for weather seal application that requires low deformation stress, rubberlike seal recovery, UV resistance, and paint stain resistance.  With hardness reduced to 40 shore A, D6940 TPE still exhibits 12% higher tear strength than a weather seal grade TPV with 60 shore A while providing low compression set of 14% at 23°C and 36% at 70°C, respectively.



According to Tom Castile, VP of Sales at PolymaxTPE: “In response to growing demand for softer TPE elastomers in window sealing and telecom box sealing, this new TPE material achieves our goal of a higher tear strength elastomer with low compression set at hardness levels down to 40 Shore A.”



The new D6940 is the latest addition to the PolymaxTPE weather seal product line that includes materials with hardness range from Shore A 40 to 90 and covers a broad spectrum of physical properties.  PolymaxTPE TPE materials have already gained acceptance in weather seal applications thanks to their cost and performance benefits including:


  • Higher tear strength;


  • Low compression set and low deformation stress;


  • Low-temperature toughness;


  • No pre-drying prior to extrusion;


  • Cost advantages over TPVs.


“Although targeted as a cost benefit alternatives to TPV elastomers, these products also provide a significant improvement in cold temperature toughness versus flexible PVC in the window and door seals,” noted Dr. Ron Sheu, VP New Business Development.   



Polymax can produce weather seal TPEs grades at its new manufacturing locations in Chicago and also in Nantong, China.  For specific product information or to inquire about sales, please contact Tom Castile at 262-565-8659.



ABOUT PolymaxTPE

PolymaxTPE specializes in the development of premium thermoplastic elastomer materials and custom applications for manufacturers across a wide range of market segments in North America, Asia and Europe.  A growing private enterprise, PolymaxTPE has a full-service facility near Chicago, IL, USA.   A sister company, Nantong Polymax, is one of the three leading TPE manufacturers in China, the global hub for TPE research and development. PolymaxTPE leverages its technical expertise and extensive platform of materials and technologies to create innovative solutions for use in injection molding, extrusion and blow molding processes in the automotive, healthcare, electrical, electronic, construction, packaging and consumer products industries.  The company’s products are marketed under the PolymaxTPE and MaxelastTM brands.  Founded and led by American entrepreneur, Dr. Martin Lu, PolymaxTPE is dedicated to adding value for its customers by creating better solutions faster. For more information, visit www.polymaxtpe.com.

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