https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/specific-gravity-tpe-selection
GLS believes these factors all play a role in the decision process and should be used in your decision process.
For example, using GLS product XL9070 (SpGr of 0.89) and GLS product G7970 (SpGr of 1.18), both 70A TPEs, the mass of the part in grams is calculated as follows:
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/specific-gravity-tpe-selection?rtype[]=1164
GLS believes these factors all play a role in the decision process and should be used in your decision process.
For example, using GLS product XL9070 (SpGr of 0.89) and GLS product G7970 (SpGr of 1.18), both 70A TPEs, the mass of the part in grams is calculated as follows:
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch?rtype[]=1124
To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate.
A technical support team at Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers conducted extensive compatibility testing to confirm proper bonding and overmolding onto the rigid substrate.
Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch?ind[]=6596
To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate.
A technical support team at Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers conducted extensive compatibility testing to confirm proper bonding and overmolding onto the rigid substrate.
Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-specialty-tpe-material-enables-oems-meet-skin-sensitivity-testing-requirements
– June 24, 2014 – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, today announced that its Versaflex™ CE 3620 material meets all ISO 10993-10:2010 testing requirements with no signs of irritation.
Our pro-active work in achieving compliance for our material helps leading consumer brands gain a competitive edge by indicating that their products are made with materials tested and approved for skin sensitivity, ” said Charles Page, director, global marketing, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers.
Sandy Wagner
Marketing Communications Manager
PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers
+1 815-385-8500
sandy.wagner@avient.com
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch?ind[]=21537
To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate.
A technical support team at Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers conducted extensive compatibility testing to confirm proper bonding and overmolding onto the rigid substrate.
Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/computer-mouse-goes-premium-soft-touch?pname[]=10734
To meet the manufacturer’s goals for the mouse grip, a clear TPE overmolding material, GLS Versaflex™, was formulated for improved ergonomics and comfort, strong chemical resistance, and excellent bonding to the ABS substrate.
A technical support team at Avient GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers conducted extensive compatibility testing to confirm proper bonding and overmolding onto the rigid substrate.
Thermoplastic Elastomers: GLS™ Versaflex™
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-part-design?rtype[]=1164
Properly designed deep undercuts are possible with GLS overmold TPEs.
Spiral flow testing results for GLS products are presented below using injection speeds of 3 in/sec and 5 in/sec.
Most GLS styrenic TPEs (Dynaflex and some Versaflex) have fairly high mold shrinkage and cause the overmolding TPE to contract more than the substrate, which can result in warpage or cupping of the substrate part.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-guide?rtype[]=1164
The GLS™ TPE Overmolding Guide is a compilation of more than 25 years of experience in the development, design and processing of overmolding TPEs, based on contributions from a variety of Avient and industry sources.
GLS Product Line
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-guide?ind[]=6599
The GLS™ TPE Overmolding Guide is a compilation of more than 25 years of experience in the development, design and processing of overmolding TPEs, based on contributions from a variety of Avient and industry sources.
GLS Product Line