Versaflex™ TPE materials offer great compression set properties for gaskets that need a long lasting seal, and also create durable speaker skins with a silky feel. These TPEs meet industry ingress protection (IP) standards, are overmoldable directly onto common speaker housing substrates, and deliver more design freedom than you’ve ever thought possible. Versaflex TPEs safely deliver on all of these requirements, while also accelerating production speed and reducing manufacturing cost.

There’s a way to achieve both form and function by adding a soft-touch, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grip. But by adding a TPE grip to an outdoor product, the perceived value and selling price skyrockets. Some TPE formulas produce a more secure grip, or you can make use of a custom texture for improved handling.

SPORTS BRAND S N O R K E L M O U T H P I E C E • Replace PVC with alternative materials such as TPE or silicone • Skin contact safety and UV resistance • Soft texture with a non-sticky feel • Translucent color to help children use it properly and safely • Customized a soft (Shore A) TPE solution that passed strict tests, including thermal deformation (80°C for 2 hours), UV resistance, and assembly resistance • Providing a 40% more cost-effective system than silicone due to the high production efficiencies of TPEs • Provided cross-regional cooperation and prompt response to help customers achieve fast commercialization in both Europe and China Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers UV RESISTANT + TRANSLUCENT Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.

Manufacturing Ease - ECCOH XL 8148 solutions enable fast processing speeds compared to alternatives and can be extruded using existing machinery.

EXTRUDER Screw 3/4" to 6" Polyethylene type—Single flight, no mixing section, 1.5–2:1 compression ratio Tooling Semi-Pressure type: 30°–40° angle Die On size with 1/8" or less land L/D 24:1 recommended Screen Pack No screen pack (Optional depending on pressure) Cooling Trough 120–150°F (50–65°C) recommended Feeder Gravimetric type preferred—3 compartment for cross-linked Dryer Desiccant type, 4 hours at 160°F (70°C) For ECCOH™ compound only; never put Dry Silane in Dryers PROCESSING Temperature ECCOH 5000 Series ECCOH 6000 Series Wire Preheat 180–250°F (80–120°C) 180–250°F (80–120°C) Feed Zones 200°F (93°C) 275°F (135°C) Transition 275°F (135°C) 325°F (163°C) Metering 300°F (150°C) 375°F (190°C) Head/Die 330°F (165°C) 420°F (215°C) Target Melt 330–340°F (165–170°C) 420–440°F (215–225°C) Flame at Die Tip Yes—as needed Line Speed Shear sensitive: Observe Melt Temperature, Motor Amperage, and Pressure Purge Compound HDPE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Excellent lot-to-lot and within-lot consistency for high-quality homogeneous black shades • Easy processing and support of a long-lasting spin pack lifetime • Fastness properties and specification tolerances on par with high-end products on the market • Standard and bluish undertones available in high pigment loadings for an efficient and competitive coloration package • Can be combined with additives into a single combination concentrate for convenience • Compliance with global, regional, and local standards and regulations* RECOMMENDED USE • In most cases, the concentrate is added directly to the resin using gravimetric or volumetric dosing units; for some processes, the concentrate can be added via a side stream extruder (direct spinning) • The recommended dosages are from 3% for the typical automotive, technical, and carpet applications and up to 6% for apparel, footwear, and home textile yarns * Contact your local sales representative for more information on regulatory compliance PRODUCT BULLETIN Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

Whether you are producing wire insulation or jacketing, film, tubing and profile shapes, or injection molded parts, speak to our team of experts to find the right solution for your needs.

Some molding adjustments, such as lowering back pressure, reducing cycle time and adjusting temperature profile, may be required to achieve the maximum effect because of the colorant shear sensitivity.

where he served in various composite product development and engineering roles for high-profile military aircraft programs over a 10-year period. 

Our 3D/LDS technology responds to the growing needs of the market, offering fewer process steps, shorter assembly times, and a cost-efficient profile.”