Kraiburg TPE (Waldkraiburg / Germany; www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is unveiling a new range of hybrid thermoplastic elastomers at the “Fakuma” trade show. The company says the hybrid TPEs will meet specifications currently not available to traditional materials made by mixing thermoplastics and crosslinked elastomers, such as EPDM/PP blends.

The performance properties of these new materials include hardness from 55-80 Shore A, continuous operating temperatures of up to 150 °C and chemical stability against materials such as oils, lubricants, fuels and coolants. According to Kraiburg, the new hybrid TPEs can be processed with common injection moulding machines and extrusion lines, do not require any finishing and are recyclable. The company als says the new materials are suited for use in the environment of combustion engines, lubrication and cooling systems of machines, process technology and buildings. Direct applications include seals and gaskets, plugs and connectors as well as lids and covers.