Selecting a TPE material to be used in your application may involve many factors: GLS believes these factors all play a role in the decision process and should be used in your decision process. The TPE industry uses the standard units of cubic inches or cubic centimeters.

Selecting a TPE material to be used in your application may involve many factors: GLS believes these factors all play a role in the decision process and should be used in your decision process. The TPE industry uses the standard units of cubic inches or cubic centimeters.

This instrument uses a sharper indenter and higher force. Softer TPE’s use the Shore 00 scale for measurement of materials below 5 Shore A. Most soft gels and soft foam rubbers are measured using the Shore 00 scale.

When that water is used to irrigate fields, it enables us to harvest fruits and vegetables as well. These are critical applications, so you need to make sure that the materials you use are up to the task now...as well as years from now. From industrial and infrastructure uses to pools and spas, our broad portfolio will have you covered.

Our colorants can be produced using a wide variety of specialty base resins from several major manufacturers and suppliers. Discover diverse uses for these elite performers of the thermoplastic world.

Overview of dispersions portfolio and uses in healthcare applications

In addition to color matching across different polymers, we can also match in plastic the color of other materials used in the appliance (e.g., painted parts) or in other products to achieve a homogeneous look across all product line items. Others, such as glossy metallic paint effects, do not only help increase appeal but offer more sustainable, VOC-free alternatives to paint and coatings. Recycled Content & Recyclability We offer color concentrates that use post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS) as carrier resin.

Because composites combine resins with different types of fiber reinforcement, and can be manufactured using a variety of processes, the possibilities are nearly endless. When are advanced composites used? Glass fiber-reinforced polyester is the most prevalent composite used in boats and ships while aramid fiber reinforcement is used in key areas of high-performance sailboats, such as the bow and keel sections. 

Because composites combine resins with different types of fiber reinforcement, and can be manufactured using a variety of processes, the possibilities are nearly endless. When are advanced composites used? Glass fiber-reinforced polyester is the most prevalent composite used in boats and ships while aramid fiber reinforcement is used in key areas of high-performance sailboats, such as the bow and keel sections. 

Learn more about vibrant, pre-colored Artisan™ thermoplastics that mimic the look of paint and can be used as a paint replacement for superior results. Industrial Paint Sprayer Talc-Filled Polypropylene for Underhood Automotive HVAC Uses