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China Suppliers Factory: High-Performance Shoe & Foaming Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) in Transparent or Natural Colors
Product Introduction
This innovative foamed TPE material masterfully integrates a suite of superior properties, including exceptional strength, high compression recovery, and outstanding wear resistance. These core attributes are enhanced by excellent flexural fatigue endurance and precise shaping capabilities, ensuring complex designs can be faithfully reproduced with dimensional stability. A defining feature is its ultra-low density, which can be as low as 0.3, resulting in a remarkably lightweight profile without compromising structural integrity or durability.
This unique combination of lightness and robustness makes it exceptionally versatile. It is widely adopted in the production of comfortable, long-lasting rain boots and supportive heel counter linings in footwear. Its performance also shines in high-impact items like injection-molded foam pet frisbees and shuttlecocks, where its resilience and light weight are critical. Furthermore, it serves as an effective modifier and stabilizer for EVA, enhancing the performance of blended compounds. By perfectly balancing enduring durability with easy moldability, this advanced material reliably meets the rigorous demands of modern footwear and specialized foam products, presenting a comprehensive solution for manufacturers seeking to innovate in functional and lightweight design.
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
What are the key performance benefits of this foamed TPE material?
This material offers an exceptional combination of high strength, superior compression recovery, outstanding wear resistance, and flexural fatigue endurance. Its ultra-low density (down to 0.3) makes it highly lightweight without compromising structural integrity.
What are the typical applications for this foamed TPE?
It is widely used in footwear components like rain boots and supportive heel counter linings. It is also ideal for high-impact sporting goods such as injection-molded foam pet frisbees and shuttlecocks, as well as serving as an EVA modifier.
How does the material contribute to EVA modification?
It acts as an effective modifier and stabilizer for EVA. When blended, it enhances the physical performance, flexibility, and overall durability of the resulting EVA compounds.
What range of hardness is available for these grades?
The material is available in a wide hardness range, starting from very soft grades like 6015E (Shore 10-15A) up to highly rigid grades like 6095E (Shore 90-95A) to suit various industrial needs.
Does the low density affect the material's durability?
No. Despite achieving an ultra-low density as low as 0.3, the material maintains its structural stability, wear resistance, and high compression recovery, offering lightweight performance with long-lasting durability.
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