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Rubber Replacement


The aim of using plastics as rubber replacement is to achieve a maximum weight saving in individual components or parts by means of the design, the material selection or the method of production. By focusing on key concepts such as TPE, TPO, TPV elastomer, SBS, SEBS... this Channel aims to provide engineers and designers with technical solutions to replace rubber with plastics. Subscribe Now to receive free monthly digest!

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Feb 26, 2024 | Product News

KRAIBURG Launches Range of TPEs for Automotive with at Least 73% Recycled Content

KRAIBURG TPE has released a new range of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products that contain at least 73% recycled content. The new Recycling Content TPE for Automotive series has been designed to...

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Jan 5, 2024 | Product News

KRAIBURG Offers TPEs for Water Dental Floss Devices

When it comes to water dental flossing, a reliable grip is essential. KRAIBURG's HC/AP series delivers this with its anti-slip surface, achieved through overmolding TPE compounds...

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Nov 29, 2023 | Product News

Kraiburg Introduces TPE Series for Smartwatch Straps with Non-sticky Surface

KRAIBURG TPE introduces its THERMOLAST® R RC/AD1/AP series that is set to transform the wearable technology with exceptional attributes and commitment to sustainability. The THERMOLAST® R RC/AD1/AP...

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Nov 8, 2023 | Product News

Evonik Launches PA12 Elastomer Powder Grade for SLS 3D Printing

Evonik is extending its portfolio of elastomeric materials for powder bed fusion 3D printing technologies. The specialty chemicals company is launching with INFINAM® TPA 4006 P a new powder grade...

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Sep 11, 2023 | Product News

KRAIBURG Launches TPEs Exclusively for Automotive Exterior Applications

KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer in thermoplastic elastomer materials and customized solutions, announces the launch of its revolutionary TPE compound series, tailored exclusively for automotive...

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Aug 29, 2023 | Product News

Teknor Apex Launches New TPVs with up to 40% PIR Content

Teknor Apex announces new Sarlink® TPVs with up to 40% recycled content – another portfolio advancement in their sustainability journey. This latest series, Sarlink® RX 3100B, was developed to help...

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Aug 22, 2023 | Product News

KRAIBURG’s TPE Tailored for Asia Pacific Market Ideal for Interdental Brushes

KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST® R-RC/FC/PCR/AP series, designed for the Asia Pacific market, is suited for interdental brush and other dental tools application. Using cutting-edge materials such as...

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Aug 9, 2023 | Industry News

Mitsui Chemicals Breaks Ground for New Elastomer Plant in Singapore

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President President: NITTA Toshio) by building a new plant to produce the high-performance elastomer TAFMER™...

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Jul 20, 2023 | Product News

Avient Launches Bio-derived TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing

Avient Corporation announced the availability of its newest bio-derived healthcare solution, Versaflex™ HC BIO thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Developed as a more sustainable alternative for...

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Jun 28, 2023 | Product News

Audia Elastomers’ Line of TPEs Receives ISCC PLUS Certification

Audia Elastomers, a global supplier of innovative elastomer materials, is now ISCC certified at its Changshu City, Jiangsu Province China location as a converter of sustainable materials with the...

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