China Suppliers Factory Exceed Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE): Natural Color or Semi-Transparent Material
Product Introduction
This high-performance TPE material is engineered to meet rigorous industrial demands, featuring a natural to translucent appearance and an exceptionally broad hardness spectrum from a soft 15A to a rigid 60D. This wide range allows it to serve as a versatile, high-value alternative to silicone, delivering a superior balance of properties including exceptional rebound resilience, superior tensile strength, and outstanding wear and abrasion resistance.
Its robust performance is critical in high-stress, load-bearing applications. It ensures long-lasting durability and smooth operation in heavy-duty industrial casters and high-mileage luggage wheels. Simultaneously, its excellent elasticity and consistent recovery make it the ideal choice for dynamic products like yoga straps, tension belts, and medical tourniquets, where flexibility and reliability are paramount.
Furthermore, the material excels in enhancing user interaction with products. It is extensively used for ergonomic components such as high-capacity toolbox handles and travel luggage grips, providing a comfortable, secure hold that reduces fatigue while withstanding intense physical use. By combining this exceptional adaptability with proven mechanical performance, it presents a cost-effective solution that does not compromise on quality, making it an ideal choice for a vast range of functional, precision-critical, and user-centric products across diverse industries.
Typical Material Properties Specifications
| Test property | Test method | Units | 6015E | 6040E | 6075E | 5085E | 6095E |
| Hardness Shore | ASTM D-2240 | Shore | 10-15A | 35-40A | 70-75A | 85-90A | 90-95A |
| Melt Flow index | ASTM D-1238* | g/10min | 5.16* | 13.8** | 6.2*** | 16.9** | 22.8*** |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D-792 | g/cm3 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 1.05 | 0.91 |
| Color | _________ | Transparent | Transparent | nature | nature | nature | |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D-412 | kgf/cm2 | 33.8 | 56.7 | 103 | 250 | 145 |
| Break Elongation | ASTM D-412 | % | 600 | 600 | 550 | 450 | 450 |
| Application | resistance band | Yoga strap | Load bearing casters | Load bearing and wear-resistant casters | Luggage or toolbox load-bearing handle | ||
| Test conditions:*180℃,1.2 KG | **200℃,2.16KG | ***200℃,5KG | |||||
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What hardness range does this TPE material support?
This high-performance TPE material features an exceptionally broad hardness spectrum, ranging from a soft 15A up to a rigid 60D, allowing it to meet diverse industrial requirements.
Q2: Can this TPE material be used as a silicone alternative?
Yes, it serves as a versatile, high-value alternative to silicone, offering an optimized balance of properties including excellent rebound resilience, high tensile strength, and outstanding wear and abrasion resistance.
Q3: What are the typical applications for the softer grades like 6015E and 6040E?
Softer grades such as 6015E and 6040E are ideal for highly elastic and flexible applications, including resistance bands, yoga straps, tension belts, and medical tourniquets.
Q4: Which TPE grades are recommended for heavy-duty load-bearing components?
Grades such as 6075E, 5085E, and 6095E are designed for load-bearing and wear-resistant applications, making them suitable for industrial casters, luggage wheels, and high-capacity toolbox handles.
Q5: How does this material enhance ergonomic product design?
It provides a comfortable, secure hold that reduces user fatigue. This makes it ideal for ergonomic components like high-capacity toolbox handles and travel luggage grips that must withstand intense physical use.
Q6: Which testing standards are used to specify these material properties?
The material properties are verified using industry-recognized ASTM standards, including ASTM D-2240 for Shore Hardness, ASTM D-1238 for Melt Flow Index, ASTM D-792 for Specific Gravity, and ASTM D-412 for Tensile Strength and Break Elongation.
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