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[Chemical Knowledge]：What is TPE? Thermoplastic Elastomers

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As a new type of elastic material, TPE is widely used in home appliances, auto parts, toys, sports equipment and other fields. So, what exactly is a TPE? We need to understand its basic definition.

TPE is called Thermoplastic Elastomer, which translates as thermoplastic elastomer. It has the elasticity and plasticity of rubber, can form any shape after melting, and has the excellent characteristics of processability and easy recovery. This material can not only replace traditional rubber, but also can be perfectly integrated with plastic, while avoiding the problem of peeling between various materials.

TPE can be divided into various types according to its different composition, the most common of which are SEBS, TPO, TPV and so on. SEBS is made of styrene-butadiene rubber and polypropylene copolymer, good elasticity, plasticity. TPO is a blend of polypropylene, EPDM and PP aromatic rubber, and its physical properties are slightly worse than SEBS. TPV is made of PP, EPDM and POE copolymer, compact structure, good processing performance. Different TPE types are used in different fields, and the elasticity, hardness, tensile strength and other characteristics of the products are also different. The manufacturing process of

TPE is mainly divided into two steps. First, the prepolymer is prepared at low temperature, and then the finished product is made by extrusion, injection, blow molding and other methods. This material can be shaped by fluidity, with plasticity at the same time, but also to ensure the elasticity and hardness of the product. Compared with traditional rubber, products made of TPE are easier to realize industrial production, have higher production efficiency and lower cost, and can also realize mass customization of products. In addition to

is widely used in home appliances, automobiles, toys and other fields, TPE can also be used in medical equipment, sports equipment, building materials and other fields. Because TPE materials have different hardness, transparency and medical grade, they are widely used in the production of medical instruments and equipment, such as low-density support stents, syringe protectors, oral instruments and single-use gloves.

TPE is a new material with broad application prospects. Because of its good elasticity, high processability, good transparency and environmental protection, it has gradually become an ideal choice for products to replace traditional rubber, metal and glass materials. It is believed that with the progress of science and technology and the popularization of production technology, the application range of TPE will be more extensive, and more and more fields will choose TPE as a material to replace the traditional rubber and plastic.

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