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Natural Color TPE Over Molding: High-Quality Thermoplastic Elastomers from China Suppliers & Factory
Product Introduction
Engineered for secondary overmolding, this TPE grade offers a broad hardness range from 25A to 80A, providing designers with exceptional flexibility to achieve anything from a soft, cushioned grip to a more rigid feel. Its key advantage is the availability of customized formulations that ensure strong, permanent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates, including PP, PE, ABS, PC, PCTG, PA, and glass-reinforced PA. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for significantly enhancing product ergonomics, durability, and user experience across diverse industries.
It is extensively used to create comfortable, non-slip surfaces on toothbrush handles, tool grips, and larger items like folding buckets and bathtubs. In consumer electronics and power tools, such as Bluetooth speakers and drill handles, it provides a secure grip that improves safety and handling while protecting the core structure from impacts. The material's reliable processability in injection molding and its consistent performance make it a preferred and trusted solution for meeting both functional and aesthetic demands in numerous consumer and industrial applications.
Typical Material Properties Specifications
| Test property | Test method | Units | 5045M | 5070M-V0 | 3560M | 5060MA | 5080MA | 6325M | 6360M | 6275M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness Shore | ASTM D-2240 | Shore | 40-45A | 65-70A | 60-65A | 55-60A | 80-85A | 25-30A | 55-60A | 75-80A |
| Melt Flow index | ASTM D-1238* | g/10min | 21.2** | 16.6** | 18.8** | 17.2** | 12.6** | 42** | 35.3** | 29** |
| Specific Gravity (比重) | ASTM D-792 | g/cm3 | 0.98 | 1.15 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.09 |
| Color | — | — | nature | nature | nature | nature | nature | nature | nature | nature |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D-412 | kgf/cm2 | 53 | 82 | 57.5 | 75 | 96.6 | 30 | 58.4 | 83.7 |
| Break Elongation | ASTM D-412 | % | 550 | 500 | 500 | 450 | 450 | 500 | 500 | 550 |
| Application | Encapsulation & Coating targets | ABS/PC rubber coated swimming goggles | ABS/PC coating - flame retardant material | POM/ABS/PC/PET encapsulation | Nylon wrapping adhesive | Nylon wrapping adhesive | Toothbrush handle adhesive | Tool handle wrapped with adhesive | Folding bucket, folding bathtub | |
*Test conditions: 180℃, 1.2 KG | **200℃, 2.16KG | ***200℃, 5KG
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What hardness range is available for this TPE material?
This secondary overmolding TPE grade offers a broad hardness range from 25A to 80A, providing designers with the flexibility to achieve soft, cushioned grips or more rigid structures.
Which substrates can this TPE material adhere to?
It features customized formulations that ensure strong, permanent adhesion to a wide range of substrates, including PP, PE, ABS, PC, PCTG, PA, and glass-reinforced PA.
What are the typical applications for this TPE material?
Common applications include toothbrush handles, tool grips, folding buckets, folding bathtubs, consumer electronics (such as Bluetooth speakers), and power tools.
How does this material improve the end product?
It enhances product ergonomics, durability, and user experience by providing comfortable, non-slip surfaces and protecting the underlying core structure from impacts.
What molding process is recommended for this TPE?
This material is designed for injection molding processes and offers reliable, consistent performance in secondary overmolding applications.
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