TPE Resin
TPE Resin Characteristics & Uses
TPE Resin Applications:
Plastic Molded Concepts can use TPE Resin for a wide variety of molding services, including:
- New Product Design & Development
- Plastic Injection Molding Consulting
- Plastic Injection Molding
- Plastic Overmolding
- Insert Molding
- Plastic Welding
- Post Molding Operations.
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TPE Resin Material Data Sheet
These data sheets are examples of the information you should be able to acquire from the material supplier(s) of choice. When specific material(s) are selected then all necessary physical part properties will become the basis for your selection(s).| Material | TPE |
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| Chemical Name | Thermoplastic Elastomer |
| Structure | Amorphous |
| Opacity | Translucent to Opaque |
| Strength | Flexible |
| Specific Gravity | 0.8-1.206 |
| Shrinkage | 0.45% to 2.4% |
| Melting Point | 340°F-430°F |
| Deflection Temperature | 105°F-275°F |
| Service Temperature | 140°F |
| Applications | TPE is used in a broad range of applications, including:
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| Advantages | TPE has both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties. It’s easy to use in manufacturing, especially injection molding. |
| Disadvantages | Some limitations of TPE include:
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