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TPVs are a class of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) made by dynamically vulcanizing rubber—typically EPDM—within a thermoplastic matrix such as polypropylene. This process creates a fine dispersion of fully cured rubber particles throughout the thermoplastic phase, resulting in a material that combines the elasticity and compression set resistance of rubber with the processing ease and recyclability of thermoplastics.
Key Advantages:
Excellent flexibility and rubber-like feel
Good heat, UV, and chemical resistance
Low compression set
Easily processed using standard thermoplastic equipment (injection molding, extrusion)
Recyclable and cost-effective compared to traditional rubber
Typical Applications:
Automotive seals, weatherstrips, wire & cable insulation, consumer goods, soft-touch overmolding, and various industrial components.
TPVs are a class of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) made by dynamically vulcanizing rubber—typically EPDM—within a thermoplastic matrix such as polypropylene. This process creates a fine dispersion of fully cured rubber particles throughout the thermoplastic phase, resulting in a material that combines the elasticity and compression set resistance of rubber with the processing ease and recyclability of thermoplastics.
Key Advantages:
Excellent flexibility and rubber-like feel
Good heat, UV, and chemical resistance
Low compression set
Easily processed using standard thermoplastic equipment (injection molding, extrusion)
Recyclable and cost-effective compared to traditional rubber
Typical Applications:
Automotive seals, weatherstrips, wire & cable insulation, consumer goods, soft-touch overmolding, and various industrial components.