New Elastocon Overmolding TPEs Offer Superior Adhesion To Nylon

Tag : blow moulded products
Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. has introduced anew line of STK thermoplastic elastomers that offer greaterstrength and provide better adhesion than many other TPEovermolding (OM) grades on the market today. The company reportsthat they have developed these OM grades utilizing the newestadhesion promoters available. As a result, this overmoldingtechnology offers improved adhesion onto polycarbonates (PC), ABS,PC/ABS blends, nylon, HIPS, and copolyesters. Also, the standardElastocon 2800/8000 Series bonds well when overmolded topolypropylene.
The company reports that in most cases, the TPE will tear beforethe adhesion to the base resin fails.
Applications for the new STK grades of TPE's include tools andhardware, housewares/utensil grips, personal care products, safetyface masks, home and garden tools, and toys, among others. Companysources note the focus of this new quality TPE line is on feel -from tacky to soft and smooth - in addition to strength andadhesion.
The new TPE is available in 1,000 lb. quantities in either naturalor black. The Shore A range of softness is from 50A to 70A. Nodrying is required.
This new STK Series is the latest addition to the Elastocon TPETechnologies' full line of standard and custom TPE and TPOformulations and concentrates. All product lines can be injectionmolded, extruded, thermoformed, blow molded or compounded. Thecompany has 7 production lines to handle any customer's TPE and TPOneeds and demands.
Many grades are FDA compliant, NSF and UL approvable and suitablefor medical applications. The company can also provide ISOreporting for manufacturing and shipping. All grades arereclaimable and recyclable.