Publication: Apr 03, 2024 Last updated: Jun 17, 2025

Static Protection TPE Solution for Consumer Electronics and Powertool Applications


KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest product series, the THERMOLAST® K AD1/AS product series, designed specifically to meet the static protection requirements.

Introducing the THERMOLAST® K AD1/AS Series: Static Protection TPE Solution for Consumer Electronics and Powertool Applications

KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest product series, the THERMOLAST® K AD1/AS product series, designed specifically to meet the static protection requirements.

The THERMOLAST® K AD1/AS series boasts a range of features and properties that make it the ideal material solution for a variety of applications:

  • Surface Resistance: With surface resistance ranging from 10 E7 to 10 E9, the series provides optimal static protection performance.
  • Excellent Adhesion: The material demonstrates good adhesion to polar thermoplastics such as PC, ABS, and PC/ABS, ensuring reliable integration into various applications.
  • Color Options: Available in black and natural. The natural variant can be easily colored in a multitude of ways to offer design flexibility.
  • Hardness Range: With a hardness range of 50-80 Shore A, the THERMOLAST® K AD1/AS series provides the perfect balance between flexibility and durability.
  • Injection Molding Compatibility: The material is designed for efficient processing through injection molding, allowing for seamless integration into manufacturing processes.
  • Temperature Stability: Exhibiting stability at temperatures up to 80 °C, the series ensures reliable performance in diverse environmental conditions.
  • Soft, Non-Sticky Haptic: The THERMOLAST® K AD1/AS series offers a soft and non-sticky haptic experience, enhancing user comfort in various applications.
  • Protecting Electronic Devices: Offers inherent dissipative characteristics while providing protection against damage to electronic devices by effectively managing electrostatic discharge.

The THERMOLAST® K AD1/AS series demonstrates remarkable versatility for various applications across diverse industries and products. From handles for hand tools and power tools to soft-touch grips, switches, and mats, the series enhances user experience by offering both comfort and static protection properties. It excels in cable management with reliable solutions for holders and clips. It is ideal for soft-touch components in gaming consoles.

For electric and electronic components, the series ensures static protection properties, crucial for safeguarding sensitive electronics. Additionally, the THERMOLAST® K AD1/AS series provides durability and exceptional static protection performance in the realm of robotic parts, meeting stringent standards in advanced robotics. This breakthrough material solution comprehensively addresses the varied needs of industries and products.

KRAIBURG TPE is excited to bring this innovative TPE material solution to the Asia Pacific market, as it offers manufacturers the materials they need to create cutting-edge products that meet the highest standards of performance and quality.

Sustainability successes of our TPEs
KRAIBURG TPE’s recent sustainability innovations include a series of material solutions specially developed for automotive, consumer, consumer electronics, wearables and industry applications. Comprising up to 48% post-consumer recycled (PCR) and 50% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content, the material complies with multiple global standards such as FDA raw material compliance, RoHS and REACH SVHC requirements. KRAIBURG TPE also provides customers with product carbon footprint values.

Are you looking for a sustainable TPE solution? Talk to us! 
Our experts are happy to answer any questions you have, as well as to offer the right solution for your application.

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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