https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lawn-and-garden-maker-adds-appeal-profitability?ind[]=21537
Overmolding with TPEs gives consumers a better grip
However, the original TPE that the company selected caused issues during 2K molding.
For this manufacturer, another appealing aspect of working with this material was Avient’s dedicated TPE production line in Spain, which is used solely to manufacture TPEs for overmolding applications.
https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/resound-bio-thermoplastic-elastomers
Bio-Based TPEs
reSound™ BIO TPEs
reSound™ OM TPEs
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/technical-bulletins
TPE Knowledge Base
Key Concepts & Procedures for TPE Applications
Guidelines for Coloring Dynaflex and Kraton TPEs
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/material-cuts-delays-contact-lens-container-production
Custom TPE addresses critical issues, delivers $100,000 in annual savings
Testing showed that this TPE would not stick to the machinery or itself.
Armed with a new specialty TPE solution, the medical manufacturer handled gasket adhesion with a material that outperformed that not only silicone, but also conventional TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/material-cuts-delays-contact-lens-container-production?rtype[]=1124
Custom TPE addresses critical issues, delivers $100,000 in annual savings
Testing showed that this TPE would not stick to the machinery or itself.
Armed with a new specialty TPE solution, the medical manufacturer handled gasket adhesion with a material that outperformed that not only silicone, but also conventional TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/material-cuts-delays-contact-lens-container-production?ind[]=6598
Custom TPE addresses critical issues, delivers $100,000 in annual savings
Testing showed that this TPE would not stick to the machinery or itself.
Armed with a new specialty TPE solution, the medical manufacturer handled gasket adhesion with a material that outperformed that not only silicone, but also conventional TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/hit-comfort-zone-soft-touch-grips?ind[]=6596
TPE - The Tough Softie
With TPE
Without TPE
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/adventure-sports-brochure.pdf
Soft-touch thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs)
overmolded onto a lightweight paddleshaft made of
Avient’s advanced composite materials can help add
to the experience and avoid annoyances such
as blisters.
Make your products look and feel amazing, and
add shelf appeal while you’re at it:
• Offer a more comfortable grip to a typically
hard surface with TPEs from Avient
• Provide an easy process for customization
with TPEs
• Use materials that provide documented vibration
damping and lessen the negative effects of bone-
rattling vibration on the human body
Your customers may get their thrills
from extreme sports like backwoods
snowboarding or a simple family
camping trip.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/overmolding-part-design
TPE Knowledge Base
Minimize the thickness of the soft TPE
Use a lower hardness for the TPE
https://www.avient.com/products/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-solutions/fiber-line-engineered-fiber-products/fiber-reinforced-polymer
Upjacketing is available for FRP rods, and is ideal for loose tube cable designs.