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General Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) Suppliers in China: Natural Color & Semi-Transparent Factory Products
Product Introduction
General-Purpose Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) offer a versatile material solution, available in natural or translucent coloring with an extensive hardness range from a very soft 10A to a semi-rigid 60D. This broad spectrum allows for significant design flexibility to meet diverse application needs. The material excels in both standalone molding and secondary overmolding onto substrates like PP and PE, ensuring strong bonding and simplified processing. It possesses a pleasant, rubber-like texture that provides excellent anti-slip properties, making it ideal for grips and handles.
Renowned for its balanced performance and high cost-effectiveness, this TPE serves as a superior alternative to traditional rubber and PVC. It is extensively used in the manufacturing of soft, safe animal toys and as a non-migrating, phthalate-free substitute for doll components. Everyday applications include durable erasers, high-traffic car floor mats, and comfortable, non-slip handles for bicycles and motorcycles. Its combination of functional properties, ease of processing, and economic value makes it a reliably efficient choice for a wide array of consumer and industrial goods.
Typical Material Properties Specifications
| Test property | Test method | Units | 3250N | 3080N | 6010N | 6510N | 6550N | 6250N | 6385N | 6090N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness Shore | ASTM D-2240 | Shore | 45-50A | 80-85A | 8-12A | 10-15A | 45-50A | 45-50A | 85-90A | 85-90A |
| Melt Flow index | ASTM D-1238* | g/10min | 22 | 18.8** | 33.6** | 17.2** | 13.5** | 35.3** | 45.7** | 43** |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D-792 | g/cm³ | 1.1 | 0.98 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.45 | 0.98 | 1.16 | 0.92 |
| Color | _________ | - | nature | nature | Transparent | nature | nature | nature | nature | Transparent |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D-412 | kgf/cm² | 55 | 76.2 | 26 | 11.6 | 38 | 48 | 91.2 | 100 |
| Break Elongation | ASTM D-412 | % | 600 | 450 | 600 | 600 | 350 | 550 | 450 | 500 |
| Application | Spray-paint toy | Substitute for PVC toys and crafts | Cooling seat cushion | Simulated animal toys | eraser | Motorcycle handlebars, bicycle handlebars | Injection molded car floor mats | Injection molded car floor mats | ||
| Test conditions: *180℃,1.2 KG | **200℃,2.16KG | ***200℃,5KG | ||||||||
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the hardness range of General-Purpose TPE?
General-Purpose TPE offers an extensive hardness range from a very soft 10A to a semi-rigid 60D, allowing for excellent design flexibility across various product applications.
Can this TPE material be overmolded onto other plastics?
Yes, it is highly suitable for secondary overmolding onto common substrates such as Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE), creating a strong bond and simplifying the manufacturing process.
Is this TPE material safe for toy manufacturing?
Absolutely. This material serves as a non-migrating, phthalate-free alternative to PVC, making it ideal for creating soft, safe animal toys and doll components.
What are the primary applications of General-Purpose TPE?
Typical applications include non-slip handles for bicycles and motorcycles, automotive floor mats, durable erasers, simulated animal toys, doll components, and cooling seat cushions.
Why is TPE considered a good alternative to rubber and PVC?
TPE provides a similar pleasant, rubber-like texture and anti-slip performance, but with easier processing, higher cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits such as being phthalate-free.
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