In addition to their use in standalone applications, TPEs can be overmolded onto a rigid plastic grip in an injection molding process to create a distinctive, cushioned feel without compromising the stiffness and strength of the underlying structure. Impactful Color: TPEs can be customized with bright colors and special effects such as glimmers, sparkles and pearlescents, as well as shine levels such as eye-catching high gloss, which conveys a high-tech, high-fashion aesthetic. TPEs play an important role in this evolution by enabling designers to add ergonomic grips in appealing textures and colors.

In addition to their use in standalone applications, TPEs can be overmolded onto a rigid plastic grip in an injection molding process to create a distinctive, cushioned feel without compromising the stiffness and strength of the underlying structure. Impactful Color: TPEs can be customized with bright colors and special effects such as glimmers, sparkles and pearlescents, as well as shine levels such as eye-catching high gloss, which conveys a high-tech, high-fashion aesthetic. TPEs play an important role in this evolution by enabling designers to add ergonomic grips in appealing textures and colors.

In addition to their use in standalone applications, TPEs can be overmolded onto a rigid plastic grip in an injection molding process to create a distinctive, cushioned feel without compromising the stiffness and strength of the underlying structure. Impactful Color: TPEs can be customized with bright colors and special effects such as glimmers, sparkles and pearlescents, as well as shine levels such as eye-catching high gloss, which conveys a high-tech, high-fashion aesthetic. TPEs play an important role in this evolution by enabling designers to add ergonomic grips in appealing textures and colors.

Injection Molding - Thermoplastics Injection molding creates molded parts by injecting heated, molten plastic materials into a mold, which are then cooled and solidified. APPLICATION BULLETIN MATERIAL COMPARISON Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics A380 Aluminum Specific Gravity (g/cc) 1.07–1.71 2.76 Impact Strength (ft/lbs) 2.8–3.6 2.95 Tensile Strength at Yield (psi) 14000–46000 23100 Temperature Resistance Good Excellent Corrosion Resistance Inherent Requires Coating Secondary Operations Limited Extensive Design Freedom Extensive Limited Sound Dampening Good Poor Color Molded-in-Color options Requires painting Material Cost Per Pound $$ $ Tooling Cost $$ $ Total Finished Assembly Cost $ $$ Selecting the right material for your application should include careful evaluation of the material’s technical data. Injection molded long fiber composites deliver comparable performance characteristics to metals and offer excellent strength-to-weight ratios.

Design a white or light-colored phone case that doesn’t stain from dye. GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide Stain resistant TPEs for white or light-colored phone cases

Its design team determined the need for a soft-touch material with strong chemical resistance and color stability for the mouse grip.  The material facilitates two-shot molding, a highly efficient manufacturing process that eliminates time-consuming, high-cost assembly. Avient and the manufacturer conducted a series of molding trials to establish proper part performance, and the teams also coordinated sales, engineering and technical support in tandem.

Its design team determined the need for a soft-touch material with strong chemical resistance and color stability for the mouse grip.  The material facilitates two-shot molding, a highly efficient manufacturing process that eliminates time-consuming, high-cost assembly. Avient and the manufacturer conducted a series of molding trials to establish proper part performance, and the teams also coordinated sales, engineering and technical support in tandem.

Ross added, “During this time we developed more than 400 custom silicone solutions utilizing PolyOne’s specialty silicone colorants, and I would like to extend a special thanks to Tom Manello and the entire team at PolyOne for their ongoing collaboration with us.” QSR manufactures custom synthetic rubber components utilizing state-of-the-art automated liquid silicone molding as well as traditional transfer and compression molding processes.

We’ve seen growth in demand for medical manikins and training models, putting, manufacturers under constant pressure to differentiate and find ways to quickly introduce innovative new products,” said James Petrie, marketing director, PolyOne Color and Additives. Geon™ Sensation Injection-Moldable Vinyl Plastisol – Enables processors to cost-effectively injection mold parts without sacrificing the consistency and performance of traditional vinyl plastisol; excellent for high-touch parts where softer and more durable material is desired Collaborative Custom Color Expertise – Enables manufacturers to offer realistic training experiences by creating custom-tailored skin tones; thermochromatic technology enables model to change color in response to heat or cold, simulating hypothermia, fever or burns; can also be used to design distinguishable looks to drive brand equity

The material’s soft feel, resilience, durability and striking colors, combine help to differentiate the distinctively designed WO|Bone from other dog toys. In addition, the high-flow TPE easily handles WO|Bone’s molded-in surface textures (divots and bumps) that promote dental health. In addition to supplying different grades of Dynaflex TPE to WO Design for testing purposes, PolyOne provided color selection expertise.