The thermoplastic elastomer combines the properties of vulcanised rubber with the easy workability of thermoplastics. Extrusion lines can be used to produce profiles with a wide range of geometries. They form an interesting and inexpensive alternative to EPDM and VMQ.

Important properties include:

• high elasticity, flexibility and firmness as well as good resilience
• excellent weather resistance, ozone and UV
• high heat resistance above 100° C
• very good low temperature flexibility down to -50° C
• good elastic and mechanical characteristics
• easy to dye
• excellent welding properties
• excellent longevity
• good resistance to water, acids and alkalis
• adapted for standards compliance (RAL, DIN, FDA)
• environmentally friendly and recyclable
• good paint and colour resistance

Applications:

• in the building sector for windows, doors, façades, conservatories, expansion joints
• in traffic and transport
• in machinery and plant engineering
• in the production of household appliances
• in the medical and food sectors