https://www.avient.com/idea/sealing-medical-device-savings
Finally, the new TPE grades also boasted lower extractables because they required no crosslinking, unlike thermoset silicones.
Reduced freight costs: The lower specific gravity of TPEs versus thermoset silicone rubber cut the overall part weight by 20 percent.
Reduced scrap costs: The easy processability of the two TPE materials resulted in major scrap rate reductions totaling more than $70,000 a year.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/tpe-knowledge-center/injection-molding-guide/injection-molding-part-design
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https://www.avient.com/idea/3-ways-thermoplastic-elastomers-can-help-you-hit-right-notes-portable-speakers
What are the top three ways that thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) can help you reach this goal?
Soft TPEs can be used to maximize speaker performance by reducing housing vibrations where enclosure parts meet.
Explore the TPE solutions that can bring this idea to life:
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-makes-splash-cbme-karibu-folding-baby-bath
The tub features a custom overmolded GLS Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and non-toxic PolyOne OnColor™ colorants.
In addition, Karibu chose PolyOne’s non-toxic OnColor™ colorants, which are customizable and compatible with the GLS TPE material.
Because the TPE bonds well to the polypropylene (PP) substrate, the tub withstands repeated folding and unfolding.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=23
Formulated TPE with 43% bio-based content plus favorable UV resistance and vibration damping performance compared to standard TPE
Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin (Chinese)
Versaflex™ CE TPEs for 5G Transparency - Application Bulletin
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=253&document_subtype=216
Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies
TPEs with Improved Barrier Performance - White Paper
Designing Consumer Products with TPEs - White Paper
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=38
Designing Consumer Products with TPEs - White Paper
GLS™ TPE Soft-Touch Grips Outdoor - Application Bulletin
GLS™ TPE Automotive Solutions Improve Vehicle Air Quality with TPEs for Automotive HVAC Flaps - Product Bulletin
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_subtype=0&document_type=59&form_id=resource_filter_form&industry=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&product_family=0&product_name=0&page=44
Versaflex™ CE Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs
GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide
TPEs vs.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=253&document_subtype=216&page=0
Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies
TPEs with Improved Barrier Performance - White Paper
Designing Consumer Products with TPEs - White Paper
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&page=40
TPEs vs.
Designing Consumer Products with TPEs - White Paper
GLS™ TPE Automotive Solutions Improve Vehicle Air Quality with TPEs for Automotive HVAC Flaps - Product Bulletin