This dissipation is typically handled by a heat sink, but the aluminum one used by the company was becoming a problem. Mars Otomotiv owned the tooling used to form the metal heat sinks. They completed the metal-to-plastics transition in less than four months – bringing production in-house while using the same tooling.

This TPE provided a lower durometer than AES for enhanced vibration damping combined with durability for demanding use conditions. Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material. Adding to the overall value of the solution, the TPE yields significantly less scrap than the previously used AES material.

This TPE provided a lower durometer than AES for enhanced vibration damping combined with durability for demanding use conditions. Currently, the company is producing 800,000 housings annually using the specialty TPE material. Adding to the overall value of the solution, the TPE yields significantly less scrap than the previously used AES material.

The use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) is becoming increasingly important in the quest for sustainable packaging. For example, anthranilamide (ATA)-based acetaldehyde (AA) scavengers, commonly used in PET, can deposit on the molds during injection molding. Being ATA-free, it also avoids the formation of primary aromatic amines (PAAs), making it safe for use in closed-loop recycling systems.

The use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) is becoming increasingly important in the quest for sustainable packaging. For example, anthranilamide (ATA)-based acetaldehyde (AA) scavengers, commonly used in PET, can deposit on the molds during injection molding. Being ATA-free, it also avoids the formation of primary aromatic amines (PAAs), making it safe for use in closed-loop recycling systems.

The use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) is becoming increasingly important in the quest for sustainable packaging. For example, anthranilamide (ATA)-based acetaldehyde (AA) scavengers, commonly used in PET, can deposit on the molds during injection molding. Being ATA-free, it also avoids the formation of primary aromatic amines (PAAs), making it safe for use in closed-loop recycling systems.

The material also provides an attractive matte finish that maintains appearance after prolonged use. GOBIE H2O is a socially responsible, product-based brand focused on developing innovative alternatives to the inconsiderate consumption and disposal of single-use water bottles. Caption: The GOBIE® H2O drinking bottle uses GLS Versaflex™ TPE material and specialty colorants from PolyOne for its patented FlexFlo™ squeeze grip, nonslip base, and finger loop.

Corks can be produced using existing injection molding technology, and are price-competitive with their natural counterparts.     According to Francesco Francheschetti, President of Marfran Srl (formerly Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri), initial testing of the protoype focused on a family of TPE compounds already used in the wine cork market. FOR MEDIA USE ONLY: To download a high-resolution image, please click here: FOR MEDIA USE ONLY

High flow GLS TPEs (such as Versalloy) have been used successfully to fill flow ratios up to 400. Spiral flow tests performed using 0.0625" thick x 0.375" wide channel at 400°F. The shrinkage values reported by Avient are determined using a 0.125" thick plaque.

High flow GLS TPEs (such as Versalloy) have been used successfully to fill flow ratios up to 400. Spiral flow tests performed using 0.0625" thick x 0.375" wide channel at 400°F. The shrinkage values reported by Avient are determined using a 0.125" thick plaque.