Publication: Jan 07, 2025 Last updated: Sep 10, 2025

Elevating Door Stopper Manufacturing with TPE Materials


KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST® K series provides an ideal solution for modern door stoppers, with its range of benefits that meet contemporary demands for quality and performance.

KRAIBURG TPE Elevates Door Stopper Manufacturing with Advanced TPE Material Solutions
Door stoppers are crucial in both residential and commercial settings, protecting walls and doors from damage while ensuring smooth, reliable operations. KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST® K series provides an ideal solution for modern door stoppers, with its range of benefits that meet contemporary demands for quality and performance.

 

THERMOLAST® K Series for Door Stoppers Key Advantages

  • Exceptional Adhesion: Provides strong bonding to PP, ensuring reliable performance and durability in door stopper applications.
  • Optimized Compression Set: Retains shape and functionality under continuous compression, minimizing the need for replacements.
  • Smooth Touch: Delivers a refined, smooth surface feel to enhance user interaction and aesthetic appeal.
  • Abrasion Resistance: Offers superior resistance to wear and tear, extending the lifespan of the door stopper.
  • Low Surface Friction: Minimizes friction, allowing for smoother operation and reduced noise during use.
  • Optimized Demolding: Facilitates easy removal from molds, improving production efficiency and reducing costs.
  • In-Process Recycling: Facilitates sustainability by enabling recycling during production, thereby reducing waste.
  • Colorable: Available in various color and effect options for customization and design alignment.
  • Soft, Velvety Feel: Provides a pleasant tactile experience with a soft and velvety surface texture.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meets stringent regulations, including Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, US FDA CFR 21, China GB4806-2016, and EN71-3, ensuring safety and suitability for various markets.
  • Processing Methods: Suitable for both injection and extrusion molding, offering flexibility and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

     

THERMOLAST® K series’ versatility extends to various applications, including function and design elements, grip applications, thumb wheels, push buttons, switches, and more.

KRAIBURG TPE Quick Facts
 

  • Founded in 2001 as an independent business unit of the KRAIBURG Group 
  • HQ & Production Site: Waldkraiburg / Germany
  • Regional HQ & Production site: Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia, Atlanta / USA
  • Products: Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds
  • Brands: THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX®, and For Tec E®
  • Markets: EMEA, APAC, Americas
  • Employees: 660

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