Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc.    Rochester, IL 62563
May 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.

Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc.    Rochester, IL 62563
May 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.

Star Thermoplastics    Broadview, IL 60155
May 01, 2012 Available in numerous stock grades and hardnesses from 59-93 Shore A and 41-51 Shore D, StarPrene® TPEs are resistant to many acids, bases, and aqueous solutions. Elastomers offer both flexibility and colorability and support variety of processing options including injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming. Products are suited for automotive parts, appliances, electrical products, healthcare and packaging goods, and construction components.

Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc.    Rochester, IL 62563
Jan 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.

Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc.    Rochester, IL 62563
Jan 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.

Martin Thomas, Inc.    Barrington, RI 02806
Dec 05, 2011 Manufactured by cast film extrusion, Maxelast® D Series Grade D01-0421 is latex- and phthalate-free, non-toxic and odorless, and compliant with FDA food contact grade standards. Material softens and shapes to user's hands when worn. Weighing 0.09 oz per piece and available in thicknesses of 0.03-0.04 mm, gloves made from Maxelast TPE are suited for food service applications, emergency treatment, lab testing, and electronics manufacturing.

Martin Thomas, Inc.    Barrington, RI 02806
Dec 05, 2011 With 80 Shore A hardness, Elastocon 8078NL multipurpose TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) offers product designers degree of softness plus scratch and mar resistance. Properties can also lend shock and sound deadening qualities to products if desired, and coefficient of friction results in surface that minimizes collection of dust and debris. Free from latex, TPE grade does not require drying and complies with RoHS as well as California Proposition 65 requirements.

Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc.    Rochester, IL 62563
Nov 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.

Star Thermoplastics    Broadview, IL 60155
Oct 24, 2011 Available in small and large quantities, StarPet(TM) Thermoplastic Elastomers exhibit qualities and characteristics sought after by producers and marketers of pet products. Toys made from these materials are non-toxic, bite proof, recyclable, and moldable into variety of shapes. Offered in black, natural, or colors, TPEs come in range of hardnesses from 30-65 Shore A, as required.

Teknor Apex Co.    Pawtucket, RI 02861
Oct 14, 2011 With Shore A hardness levels of 25 and 35, respectively, Sarlink® 5725B and 5735B provide alternative to EPDM foam or sponge in automotive seals, construction weather stripping, and gaskets. Both thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomers are formulated for UV resistance and anti-fogging properties. All Sarlink TPV compounds consist of dynamically vulcanized rubber in polypropylene matrix, combining feel and elasticity of rubber with processing ease of thermoplastics.

Star Thermoplastics    Broadview, IL 60155
Oct 04, 2011 Offering alternative grades capable of replacing latex or silicone in medical products, StarMed® styrenic-based TPEs come in stock and customized versions that range from 8 Shore A to 60 Shore D hardness and meet FDA as well as medical grade requirements. Grades can be clear or translucent, support coloration, and include non-allergenic option. Recyclable products, depending on grade, can be injection molded or extruded.

Star Thermoplastics    Broadview, IL 60155
Jun 08, 2011 Available in numerous stock grades, StarPrene® TPEs are suitable for automotive parts, appliances, electrical products, healthcare and packaging goods, and construction components. Products offer optimal flexibility and colorability as well as resistance to many acids, bases, and aqueous solutions. Suited for injection molding and extrusion, StarPrene TPEs meet European food standards and do not require drying.

Alliance Polymers & Services    Romulus, MI 48174
Jun 03, 2011 With Shore A hardness range from 10-85 A, styrenic A-Series Maxelast® TPEs can be overmolded onto PC, APS, PC/ABS, or copolyester substrates. Benefits include soft, flexible feel with optimized grip characteristics and compression set as well as processing and coloring characteristics. Also available in translucent and clear grades, TPEs resist scratching and are suited for use in such products as power and hand tools, personal care items, computers, consumer electronics, and auto parts.

Star Thermoplastics    Broadview, IL 60155
Mar 28, 2011 StarGrip-X® 5000 series thermoplastic elastomers can be injection molded or extruded into thick or thin parts. They are available with hardnesses ranging from Shore A 30 to 70; in black, natural, or various custom colors, and with different specific gravities. Applications include athletic products grips, kitchen and garden utensil handles, toolbox and luggage handles, and power tool handles and grips.

Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc.    Rochester, IL 62563
Feb 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.

Alliance Polymers & Services    Romulus, MI 48174
Feb 09, 2011 Maxelast® TPEs include 2 formulations targeted for gaskets and seals. Offered as alternatives to thermoset rubber and TPVs, products are suited for use in temperatures to 212°F. Maxelast P3800 series styrenic TPEs can be injection molded, extruded, co-extruded, or co-molded, and are recyclable, have low compression set, and are chemical resistant. Properties enable gaskets and seals to be used in water treatment and chemical handling products.

Alliance Polymers & Services    Romulus, MI 48174
Aug 11, 2010 Available in variety of hardnesses from Shore A 60 to Shore A 96, Maxelast® FH7800 Series of styrenic block copolymer thermoplastic elastomers provide halogen-free and phthalate-free alternatives to flexible PVC. RoHS-compliant products meet PAHs and NP standards and conform to UL ratings of 1581 and 94, depending on grade. Elastomers are suited for power plugs, charger cables, electronic power cords, auxiliary cables, and ribbon wire.

Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc.    Rochester, IL 62563
Jun 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.

Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc.    Rochester, IL 62563
Mar 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.

Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc.    Rochester, IL 62563
Feb 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.