Publication: Aug 22, 2024 Last updated: Jun 12, 2025

Innovative TPE Material for Car Folding Tables


Engineered to elevate the interior experience of vehicles, KRAIBURG TPE's latest innovation, the THERMOLAST® K series, redefines the standards of automotive interior design.

KRAIBURG TPE Revolutionizes Automotive Interior Design with Innovative TPE Material for Car Folding Tables
In today's fast-paced world, where time is of the essence and convenience is key, car folding tables offer a versatile and practical solution for drivers and passengers alike. Designed to revolutionize the way we interact with our vehicles, these tables are poised to become indispensable accessories in modern automobiles.

In the dynamic realm of automotive design and functionality, KRAIBURG TPE stands at the forefront, pioneering groundbreaking solutions with its advanced thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials. Engineered to elevate the interior experience of vehicles, KRAIBURG TPE's latest innovation, the THERMOLAST® K series, redefines the standards of automotive interior design.

Crafted with precision and engineered to perfection, these car folding tables offer unmatched convenience, functionality, and aesthetics. Combining advanced TPE materials with innovative features, they represent a significant leap forward in automotive interior design.

 

Material Advantages

  • Low density: Ensuring lightweight yet durable construction.
  • Adhesion to PP: Facilitating seamless integration into automotive interiors.
  • Controlled level of emission and odor: Creating a pleasant and comfortable environment within the vehicle.
  • Optimized flow properties: Enhancing the manufacturing process for superior product quality.
  • Surface mapping: Delivering precision and attention to detail in design.
  • Temperature stability up to 100 °C: Withstanding varying environmental conditions.
  • Demolding: Facilitating ease of production and assembly.
  • In-process recycling possible: Promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility.
  • Processing Method: Injection Molding, ensuring efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.
  • Color: Black, offering versatility and aesthetic appeal.
     

Ideal applications for the THERMOLAST® K series include handles, function and design elements, door sills, grommets, thumb wheels, soft touch surfaces, seals and automotive interior applications.

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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