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Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) developed to handle the complexities of biopharma tubing and deliver comparable performance to competing materials such as silicone
Traditional and bio-based thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) formulated specifically to handle the complexities of biopharma tubing (BT)
A Beginner's Guide to TPE
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Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO TPEs - BT Series
Traditional and bio-based thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) formulated specifically to handle the complexities of biopharma tubing (BT)
Discover TPEs for Healthcare
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PolyOne Develops New Silicone-Alternative TPE for Medical Tubing
These constraints are fostering higher prices, longer lead times, and increased interest in silicone alternatives such as thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) tubing solutions.
In response, PolyOne formulated Versaflex™ HC BT218 TPE for biopharmaceutical tubing applications.
https://www.avient.com/idea/discover-tpes-healthcare
Gaskets and stoppers can benefit from our Versaflex™ HC TPEs, which feature no coring and high resealability for dynamic and static seals and stoppers.
Tubing made from thermoplastic elastomers traditional medical tubing materials.
Films, bags and bottles made from TPEs maintainexceptional clarity, high performance and are autoclavable.
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Medical Tubing
Medical Tubing
Healthcare TPEs: Versaflex™ HC
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Bio-Based TPE for Biopharmaceutical Tubing Added to Avient’s Sustainable Healthcare Solutions
Avient’s new Versaflex™ HC BIO TPE offers a sustainable alternative for biopharma tubing applications.
The 71 Shore A formulation provides critical application performance such as weldability, kink resistance, and tensile strength comparable to leading medical tubing materials, including silicone and standard TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/beginners-guide
Anything you touch that feels like a soft plastic or has a rubbery surface can be made from TPEs—everything from a gearshift knob in your car and the handles on your power tools to medical tubing and syringe stoppers.
Yes, they are safe enough to make sippy cups and healthcare products like medical tubing.
Medical tubing made from TPE is likewise formulated from a medical grade that withstands various fluids without degrading.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/overmolding-guide/overmolding-tpe-selection
Glasforms™ Continuous Filament Wound Tubes & Poles
Glasforms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles
TPE FAQs
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Versaflex - CPAP tubing film
CPAP TUBING
C O R R U G A T E D T U B I N G F I L M
• Replacement for polyolefins
• Good spring-back
• Bondable cuffs
• Clear & clean look
• Minimize humidity and condensation within the tube
• No noticeable odor
• FDA, ISO 10993 & USP VI compatible
• Provided TPE solution to meet market
expectations for improved user comfort &
aesthetics
• Reduced tube noise and improved drape
compliance with new material solution
versus polyolefins
• Offered solution with improved thermal
properties to combat humidity
Versaflex™ CL2250
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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Glasforms™ Continuous Filament Wound Tubes & Poles
Glasforms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles
TPE FAQs