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TPE 70-degree material

A medium-hard thermoplastic elastomer with a hardness of approximately Shore A 70, striking a good balance between the softness of an elastomer and the rigidity of an engineering plastic.

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    Product Name

    TPE 70-Degree Material (Approx. Shore A 70)

    Product Description

    A medium-hard thermoplastic elastomer with a hardness of approximately Shore A 70, striking a good balance between the softness of an elastomer and the rigidity of an engineering plastic.

    Key Characteristics

    1. Higher Hardness & Rigidity: Provides good structural support and resistance to deformation.
    2. Excellent Mechanical Strength: High tensile strength, tear strength, and impact resistance.
    3. Good Elasticity & Resilience: Quickly recovers shape after compression.
    4. Outstanding Abrasion & Fatigue Resistance: Suitable for applications with frequent friction or dynamic flexing.

    Main Applications

    Industrial seals & gaskets, automotive parts (e.g., dust boots, bushings, wiper linkages), mechanical tool handles & grips, high-load components for sports equipment, high-wear housings/buttons for electronics, casters, conveyor rollers, high-performance sealing strips, overmolded structural parts bonded to rigid plastics (ABS, PC, PA).

    Processing Methods

    Injection Molding (primary), Extrusion Molding, Blow Molding.

    Environmental Certifications

    ROHS, REACH, PAHS, Phthalate Free. Grades meeting specific requirements like UL or FDA are available.

    Color

    Black, white, and various standard colors. Strong tinting strength and color stability. Custom colors available.

    Odor

    Very low or no noticeable odor.

    Appearance

    Uniform cylindrical pellets.

    Storage Conditions

    Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures. Recommended shelf life: 12 months.

    Packaging

    25 kg/bag.

    Physical Properties (Typical)

    Test Item

    Typical Value/Range

    Unit

    Test Standard

    Specific Gravity

    0.98 - 1.25

    g/cm³

    ASTM D792

    Hardness

    65A - 75A

    Shore A

    ASTM D2240

    Tensile Strength

    8.0 - 14.0

    MPa

    ASTM D412

    Elongation at Break

    250 - 450

    %

    ASTM D412

    Tear Strength (Die C)

    30 - 50

    kN/m

    ASTM D624

    Compression Set (22h@70°C)

    20 - 40

    %

    ASTM D395

    Melt Flow Rate (190°C, 5kg)

    8 - 25

    g/10min

    ASTM D1238

    Suggested Molding Conditions

    Item

    Parameter Range

    Drying Temp/Time

    75-85°C / 2-3 hours (Recommended, especially for hygroscopic grades)

    Melt Temperature Range

    170 - 200 °C

    Mold Temperature

    35 - 60 °C

    Injection Speed

    Medium to high (depending on part geometry).

    Critical Precautions

    1. Mold & Process: Due to higher hardness, sufficient injection and holding pressure are required to ensure complete filling and avoid sink marks. Mold design should account for slightly higher shrinkage than typical rigid plastics (typical range: 1.8%-3.5%).
    3. Abrasion & Oil Resistance: Standard grades have good abrasion resistance. For use in oily or extremely abrasive environments, choose oil-resistant or ultra-wear-resistant modified grades.
    3. Balance of Elasticity & Rigidity: This is an elastomer. While relatively rigid, it differs from hard plastics. Its elastic deformation range should be considered in design.

    Purge Suggestion

    After processing or before material change, thorough purging with PP or HDPE is recommended. When switching from a higher-temperature material, first reduce the barrel temperature to this material's processing range before purging to prevent residue carbonization.


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