轻质 TPE

超轻质地，适用于不同市场制作复杂组件

Want to save weight while protecting the environment? The solution is Lightweight TPE. Applications in the industrial, automotive and consumer sectors benefit from a lower carbon footprint and increased energy efficiency.

Weight reduction up to

35 % compared to standard TPS
30 % compared to TPV
50 % compared to PVC

MATERIAL PROPERTIES

Adhesion to Polyamides (PA6, PA6.6) in two-component injection molding (LW/PA Series)
Adhesion to polyolefinic materials (e.g. PP, TPV, TPS) in injection molding and coextrusion (LW/UV Series)
Excellent compression set
Reduced shrinkage and warpage of parts
Closed and uniform surface structure
Matted surface
Compounds available in black colors, natural and precolored variants possible

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Exceptionally well-suited for sealing applications: unique compression set comparable to EPDM
Ideal for automotive applications
Power tools, in aviation or with drones
Diverse application possibilities in sports and leisure articles such as protectors of all kinds
Ski and cross-country skiing equipment or travel accessories
Thick-walled, lightweight components possible
Well suited for sealing applications

Specific MATERIAL PROPERTIES for the Automotive Sector

Thoroughly tested for UV- and weathering resistance
- 2 year-cycle Florida testing (PV3930): passed
- 2 year-cycle Kalahari testing (PV3929): passed
35 – 90 Shore A while maintaining an excellent compression set
Reduction of cycle time in injection molding is possible
Self-lubricating modification as a substitute for lubricant varnish

我们的合作伙伴

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特色產品

LW/UV SERIES | THERMOLAST® K

The LW/UV Series is your lightweight material solution for applications with high UV- and weathering resistance, especially in automotive exterior. The compounds are available in black colors.

Processing Method: Injection Molding, Extrusion
Color / RAL DESIGN: Black

特色產品

LW/CS/UV SERIES | THERMOLAST® K

The LW/CS/UV Series is your lightweight material solution for applications with superior requirements on sealing performance. The compounds are especially suited for automotive exterior applications. They are available in black colors.

Processing Method: Injection Molding, Extrusion
Color / RAL DESIGN: Black

whitepaper: TPE lightweight technology with superior sealing properties
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In close coordination with the OEM and its system supplier GTG, KRAIBURG TPE offers the ideal solution with thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from its new lightweight technology.
In comparison to commonly used alternatives, the trend-setting TPE technology delivers several advantages at once. For more or in-depth information, make sure to download the new Whitepaper today.

As a reader, you will benefit from:

An exclusive customer success story
New figures and measurements of the ultra-lightweight TPE solution
Further USPs and advantages of Lightweight TPE compared to thermoplastic vulcanizates (EPDM/PP)

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These new, innovative THERMOLAST® K Lightweight TPE materials show not only a significant weight reduction but also present an extraordinarily good compression set. Moreover, they can be processed in two-component injection molding with either polyolefins or polyamides

Matthias Michl | Head of Automotive Application Development

Do you have a question?

You might find your answer here, among the most frequently asked questions about Lightweight TPE:

How do the light weight grades perform vs flame retardancy? For e-mobility possible requirements etc.

Some of the grades are already tested according to UL94 HB and passed successfully. Therefore listing would be possible on request.

What are the deciding technical properties other than light weight we need to consider for exterior seal application when we choose between EPDM and TPE?

Beside the weight factor properties like CS, long term relaxation, noise absorbtion, wheathering resistance are deciding properties. Our LW TPE shows especially advantage in terms of more cost effective process, easier & better bonding to Corner Molding TPE and recycling possibilities.