• Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) may be processed by conventional thermoplastic techniques such as injection molding, extrusion and blow molding. (alliancepolymers.com)
  • Because the thermoplastic starch compositions will typically include a thermoplastic phase that is biodegradable, and because the other components will either constitute a naturally occurring mineral and optionally a natural fiber, the overall composition will typically be more environmentally friendly compared to conventional thermoplastic materials. (patsnap.com)
  • Launched in April 2009, Altera Polymers is a privately held company focused on delivering custom manufactured color and additive masterbatches, precolored compounds, elastomer compounds, and filled polyolefin and engineering resin compounds. (alliancepolymers.com)
  • This invention relates to high melting polyolefin copolymers suitable as thermoplastic elastomers and catalysts and methods for their synthesis. (patsnap.com)
  • Thermoplastic elastomers is known as thermoplastic rubber, are materials with elastomeric and thermoplastic characteristics. (strategymrc.com)
  • Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), sometimes referred to as thermoplastic rubbers, are a class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers (usually a plastic and a rubber) that consist of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties. (wikipedia.org)
  • In order to qualify as a thermoplastic elastomer, a material must have these three essential characteristics: The ability to be stretched to moderate elongations and, upon the removal of stress, return to something close to its original shape Processable as a melt at elevated temperature Absence of significant creep TPE became a commercial reality when thermoplastic polyurethane polymers became available in the 1950s. (wikipedia.org)
  • While most elastomers are thermosets, thermoplastics are in contrast relatively easy to use in manufacturing, for example, by injection moulding. (wikipedia.org)
  • Thermoplastic elastomers show advantages typical of both rubbery materials and plastic materials. (wikipedia.org)
  • The benefit of using thermoplastic elastomers is the ability to stretch to moderate elongations and return to its near original shape creating a longer life and better physical range than other materials. (wikipedia.org)
  • The thermoplastic starch compositions may be shaped into a wide variety of useful articles, such as sheets, films, containers, and packaging materials. (patsnap.com)
  • The thermoplastic phase may also include one or more additional thermoplastic polymers and other optional reactants, liquids or cross-linking agents to improve the water-resistance, strength, and/or other mechanical properties of the thermoplastic melt, particularly upon solidification. (patsnap.com)
  • The inorganic filler component may affect the mechanical properties but will mainly be added to reduce the cost of the thermoplastic starch compositions by displacing a significant portion of the more expensive starch or starch/polymer melt. (patsnap.com)
  • Fibers may optionally be included in order to improve the mechanical properties of the thermoplastic starch compositions. (patsnap.com)
  • Thermoplastic starch compositions that include a particulate filler, e.g. an inorganic filler component, and optional fibrous component The compositions include a thermoplastic phase comprising a thermoplastic starch melt that contains, at a minimum, starch blended with an appropriate plasticizing agent under conditions in order for the starch to form a thermoplastic melt. (patsnap.com)
  • Growing automobile sector may drive the elastomers market in sealing systems, under hood components, exterior and interiors of vehicle. (strategymrc.com)
  • In order to qualify as a thermoplastic elastomer, a material must have these three essential characteristics: The ability to be stretched to moderate elongations and, upon the removal of stress, return to something close to its original shape Processable as a melt at elevated temperature Absence of significant creep TPE became a commercial reality when thermoplastic polyurethane polymers became available in the 1950s. (wikipedia.org)
  • Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), sometimes referred to as thermoplastic rubbers, are a class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers (usually a plastic and a rubber) that consist of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties. (wikipedia.org)
  • Due to their physical crosslinking, thermoplastic elastomers can always be melted down and returned to the processing chain. (kraiburg-tpe.com)
  • The benefit of using thermoplastic elastomers is the ability to stretch to moderate elongations and return to its near original shape creating a longer life and better physical range than other materials. (wikipedia.org)