KRAIBURG TPE for Food Delivery Robots and Anti-Slip Trays

Food delivery robots are redefining hospitality services by improving meal delivery, reducing wait times and order errors, and increasing customer satisfaction. These systems operate in high-traffic environments and undergo repeated loading, movement, and cleaning, which places strict demands on material performance. Essential components, such as trays, must be durable, provide grip, remain hygienic, and perform reliably over time.
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are valued for their mechanical stability, non-slip surface properties, and processing flexibility, making TPE materials for robot applications a practical choice.
KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of TPEs and customized solutions for various industries, provides materials that meet the mechanical, design, and sustainability requirements for food delivery robot components.

Durability and anti-slip advantage
KRAIBURG TPE’s TPE materials for robotic food delivery trays provide exceptional durability, allowing delivery robot components to withstand repeated loads and mechanical stress over long-term use. The TPE materials impart dry haptics for a non-slip TPE advantage, keeping containers and plates secure during mobility.

Excellent adhesion to PP and optimized flowability
KRAIBURG TPE’s specialized TPE grades have excellent adhesion to polypropylene (PP) and can be seamlessly integrated into multi-material tray designs. Additionally, their optimized flow properties enable precise molding, higher processing efficiency, and superior mechanical performance, providing greater design flexibility and broader application.

Top choice for colorability and sustainability
KRAIBURG TPE provides colorable TPE options for manufacturers to achieve branding and style requirements. The compounds are also compatible with in-process recycling, promoting sustainability by reducing waste while retaining durability and consistent mechanical properties.

Multifaceted material across applications
KRAIBURG TPE materials are used across a wide range of consumer and industrial applications beyond robotics. The compounds are applied in functional and design elements, handles and grips of hand tools and power tools, as well as handheld equipment requiring ergonomic and safe handling. Functional parts such as thumb wheels, push buttons, switches, and mats benefit from the compounds’ soft-touch quality. The materials are also used in household items and wearables, offering convenience, efficiency, and consistent performance.

KRAIBURG TPE at CHINAPLAS 2026
KRAIBURG TPE will join CHINAPLAS 2026 from 21–24 April 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, China, exhibiting at Hall 7.2, Booth D13, with a broad portfolio of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials. Visitors are invited to explore the latest material innovations and benefit from free one-to-one consultations with technical experts, offering personalized material recommendations and application support.

Sustainability from the get-go
At KRAIBURG TPE, sustainability drives our innovation. Our portfolio includes bio-based TPEs and compounds with post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) recycled content. Selected TPEs are certified under GRS and ISCC PLUS. We also provide Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data upon request to support sustainability decisions.
We proudly earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2025 and are committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning our goals with global climate action.
From reducing emissions to increasing circularity, our sustainable TPEs deliver reliable performance and are available worldwide to support your applications while advancing your sustainability goals.
Get in touch today to learn how KRAIBURG TPE can support your sustainability and product development journey.
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Disclaimer: The applications mentioned are illustrative of material capabilities only. Final product suitability and regulatory compliance must be assessed and validated by the customer.