Brands in Other Thermoplastic Elastomers

KIBITON® is a copolymer of styrene and butadiene. It shows some of the characteristics of thermoset rubber such as elasticity and low temperature performance with the advantages of a thermoplastic such as melt processibility. Its segmented and radial molecular structure allows it to have the same flexible and physical properties of general rubber without the vulcanization process. Its middle segment is similar to rubber and has excellent elastic restoring force, processing flowability, weather resistance, and can be injection molded similar to that of thermoplastics. It can be widely applied for shoe soles, toys, asphalt modifications, mechanical products, plastic modification agents, and adhesive agents.

KOPEL® is a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, which is a new engineering thermoplastic elastomer combining the properties of conventional rubber and thermoplastic. Its flexibility and elastic recovery are very similar to rubber, but its processability is much superior to rubber. While its flexibility and elastic recovery are similar to rubber, its mechanical properties, heat resistance, weather resistance and UV stability are far better than the performance of conventional rubber.

A unique family of products that are developed using the highest quality raw materials and additives to create soft feel materials in a hardness range of 30–90 Shore A. Flextuff products are 100% recyclable. Product formulations are available for injection molding and extrusion processes. The unique properties of the Flextuff Series are ideal for applications in residential building materials and office furniture. Flextuff is available in a range of hardness levels, can be made in a variety of colors, is cost-effective and easy to process. Flextuff is designed for both injection molded and extrusion applications, and is a suitable replacement for flexible PVC in many cases. Unlike thermoset rubbers, Flextuff is not cross linked, thereby making it much more recyclable and easy to recycle. Another offering from Noble Polymers designed with sustainability in mind.

KRAIBURG continually tries to set new standards in technology, quality, manufacturing, delivery performance, customer relations and service. Highly customized and cost-effective solutions far exceed the current standards. KRAIBURG is the leading specialist for the development and manufacture of rubber and silicone compounds that fulfill the most stringent requirements.

Terratek® bioplastics combine environmental benefits and uncompromising quality to provide highly functional, cost competitive alternatives to traditional thermoplastics. Our broad range of biobased and compostable plastics are not just greener, they’re better.

ESPOLEX® TPE Series is distinguished by offering many low-density grades that can provide substantial weight and cost savings over higher-density thermoplastic elastomers.

PharMed® BPT tubing has been formulated to withstand the rigors of peristaltic pumping action while providing the biocompatible fluid surface required in sensitive bioprocess applications. With its superior flex life characteristics, PharMed BPT tubing simplifies biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes by reducing production downtime due to pump tubing failure. The excellent wear properties of PharMed BPT tubing also can lead to reduced erosion of the tubing interior walls, improving the overall efficiency of filtering systems.

FlexPlast® Thermoplastic Elastomer is a plastic material that combines the processing advantages of a thermoplastic with the properties and performance of a rubber-like material. The product is a soft, flexible, highly elastic material that can be custom formulated to perform in a variety of processes, including injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming. These lower modulus, flexible materials can typically be stretched repeatedly, only to return to their original shape when relaxed. When heated, FlexPlast® will soften until it flows, making it suitable for formation into complex shapes using standard thermoplastic processing equipment.