Alfater XL® is a thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomer (TPV) and combines in one material typical properties of elastomers with the advantages of thermoplastics.
Alfater XL® thus represents an economical solution for many technical components, as an alter- native to rubber.
Alfater XL® is based on PP and a dispersed, crosslinked EPDM phase. It is manufactured in a reactive compounding process, also called dynamic vulcanization. The resulting specific morphology enables ex- traordinary properties. The highly cross-linked EPDM ensures excellent elastic properties, such as very good resilience - even with increased temperatures. The PP matrix in turn guarantees a good thermoplastic processing, good coloring and good recyclability of TPV. Long process times and cost-intensive post-processing steps can be reduced or avoided through the use of Alfater XL®.
Alfater XL®: the advantages at a glance
- Broad hardness range (Shore A40 to D50)
- Easy thermoplastic processing (e.g. injection molding, extrusion, blow molding)
- Good recyclability
- Easy coloration (direct or with masterbatch)
- Low density (< 1 g/cm3 )
- Low tension and compression set
- Good damping and Anti-vibration
- Anti-slip and good grip
- Heat aging resistance
- Resistance against weathering, moisture, UV and ozone
- Resistance against many aqueous solutions, acids and alkaline solutions
- Excellent bonding to polyolefins, TPO, TPV and PA
Alfater XL®: typical industries and applications
Automotive / Transportation
- Sealings and gaskets
- Bellow and boots
- Suctions pipes and air ducts
- Protective tubes
- Corner molds and end caps
- Glass encapsulation
- Spoiler and panels
- Sheaths and jackets
- Grommets
- Mats and inserts
- Soft-touch parts
Home / Garden / Industrial
- Protection and dust covers
- Impact and shock protection
- Bumpers and plugs
- Sealings and gaskets
- Soft-touch handles
- Casters
- Sheaths and jackets
- Damping and vibration protection
- Profiles and trims.
Electrical / Electronics
- Cable parts and cable grommets
- Impact and shock protection
- Bumpers, bushings, connectors and plugs
- Sealings and gaskets
- Soft-touch handles
- Control elements
- Damping and vibration protection.
Consumer Goods
- Sealings and gaskets
- Caps and closures
- Soft-touch parts
- Haptic parts
- Spouts and pourers
- Bumpers and plugs