The material is also complicated to process, which can increase costs further. It requires a pre-mixing step, a long curing phase and an adhesive to bond to the plastic substrate. Ultimately, the company selected a Versaflex™ OM overmolding grade that bonded tightly to the polycarbonate (PC) substrate of the grips without the need for adhesives.

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Because they feature low compression set, good stress relaxation, and chemical compatibility with common substrates. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Compared to rubber and silicone alternatives they simplify manufacturing with single-step fabrication, reducing the energy used in production and can be overmolded directly onto non-polar polymer substrates such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Electrical resistivity range from 10–1010 Ω • Hardness range from 40–85 Shore A • Protects critical electrical components from EMI/RFI • Reduces static build-up • Simplifies manufacturing • Overmolds directly onto polymer substrates • Meets regulatory compliance requirements of ATEX and ESD • Food contact compliance grades are available MARKETS & APPLICATIONS Electrical applications that require a flexible material, and protection from EMI/RFI and static build-up. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

Identifying features of the various materials used in this study are summarized below in Table 2. All materials were pre-dried and molded to the specifications provided by the manufacturer. Advanced Materials & Processes 2004, 162 (6), 50–53. 4.

Better materials. Avient can help improve your product with a soft-touch TPE grip as well as offer best practice approaches to overmolding with a large variety of substrates. Superior materials and process expertise.

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This grade incorporates post-consumer recycled (PCR) material that received a no objection letter (NOL) from the U.S. This FDA evaluation should boost OEM and consumer confidence in incorporating recycled materials into products that face stringent regulatory controls,” said Matt Mitchell, Director, Global Marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

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TECHNICAL BULLETIN PREPERM™ and Edgetek™ Low-Loss Dielectric Thermoplastics The PREPERM™ and Edgetek™ dielectric portfolios have been specially formulated to meet application demands for materials that enable faster and more reliable connections at high-band 5G frequencies (mmWave). With a dielectric constant (Dk) range spanning 2.55 to 23, these materials are optimized to boost antenna efficiency and deliver lightweight solutions for 5G infrastructure and devices. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.