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Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic elastomers

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) combine the high-volume molding capability of thermoplastics with elastomeric properties of thermoset rubber, so they lend themselves to a broad array of medical devices, equipment, and packaging. TPEs offer freedom to innovate, solve problems, and they address key trends in healthcare.

Elastomer makes earphones more comfortable

Earbuds provide the function of an earphone yet sit next to the ear so users avoid the discomfort of inserting them into the ear canal...

Elastomer allows welding clear tubes

A maker of weldable tubing says it can now join clear tubes without compromising strength. Sure Bond tubing is a three-layer coextruded tube with a polyethylene inner layer to prevent absorption, a proprietary middle layer for adhesion, and an outer elastomer layer for bonding....

Silicone Elastomers for Catheter Manufacturing

Foley catheters, which remove urine from a patient's bladder during urinary dysfunctions, are often manufactured from natural rubber latex or PVC. Material...

New Product: Soft Thermoplastic Elastomers

Stand up under the hood A new ETPV engineering thermoplastic vulcanizate and two Hytrel grades meet demands for soft oil and heat-resistant elastomers for under-the-hood applications. ...

New Product: Medical-Grade Elastomers

A line of ISO-9001- 2000-certified parts and seals are made with USP Class 6 grades that include silicone, Viton fluoroelastomer (FKM), and EPDM rubber for medical applications....