Overmolding Thermoplastic Elastomers bond to polyethylene.
Press Release Summary:
Available in Shore A Hardness range of 32, 40, 60, and 70, Maxelast® OM TPEs offer chemical bond between soft elastomeric alloy and rigid polyethylene substrate. Results are products that are ergonomic and soft to touch as well as slip resistant and shock absorbing. Suitable for handles, grips, and cosmetic cases, Maxelast OM grades require no drying, can be easily colored, and offer consistent mechanical properties when used in TPE overmolding applications.
Original Press Release:
APS Introduces Latest Bondable-to-Polyethylene TPE Grades from Maxelast
Applications Include Handles, Grips, Cosmetic Cases
Romulus, MI – A new series of overmolding (OM) grades of Maxelast® TPEs for bonding onto PE used for handles, grips, cosmetic cases and other applications is now available from Alliance Polymers and Services, LLC. APS is the exclusive North American distributor of Polymax Maxelast TPEs, the largest producer of TPEs in Asia. Polymax announced at the recent NPE that plans are underway to find a site and then build a TPE facility in the US.
According to company officials, the 4 new grades, available in a Shore A Hardness range of 32, 40, 60 and 70, offer an excellent chemical bond between the soft elastomeric alloy and a rigid PE (polyethylene) substrate. The results are products that are ergonomic and soft to the touch as well as slip resistant. An additional benefit is that the TPE provides a high level of shock absorption to grips.
The 4 additions to the firm’s economical Maxelast OM grades require no drying, are easily colored, process easily and provide superior bonding performance and consistent mechanical properties when used in any TPE overmolding applications. Choice of 4 Shore A hardness enable the TPE to provide the needed level of feel for almost any product.
Alliance Polymers and Services, LLC (APS) is a leading U.S. sales and service firm dedicated exclusively to providing products and technical support for soft elastomers including the Maxelast® line of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and BASF Elastollan® brand of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs). APS also offers compounding and services for TPEs.
Additional information on the new overmolding grades of Maxelast TPEs, contact: Alliance Polymers and Services, LLC (APS), 30735 Cypress Road, Suite 400, Romulus, MI 48174. Tel: 734-710-6700. Fax: 734-710-6715.Â
Email: sales@apstpe.com
Web: www.apstpe.com.
