TPE Material Learning Center

TPE Material

Thermoplastic Elastomer, abbreviated as TPE, possesses advantages typical of both rubber and plastic materials. The products made from TPE have the potential to be recycled and reused without losing its fundamental properties.

TPEs possess a wide range of physical properties needed in a variety of products & applications. In addition, TPEs are suitable candidates for extrusion/injection molding and processing of conventional thermoplastics. Due to these factors, TPEs have been widely adopted and applied in various fields including but not limited to hardware/metalware, shoes, automobiles, electrical wires/cables, toys, flatware & food instruments, medical apparatuses, sports equipments, and construction materials.

Filastic™

Our flexible filament is formulated through the compounding of specially selected materials in the way such that the filament exhibits traits of superior elasticity and low-temperature resistivity. In conformity with all other BotFeeder filaments, the flexible filaments (Filastic™) are not incorporated with plasticizers and chemical additives of any sorts in order to promote a safer atmosphere within a confined workstation.

TPE Physical Properties

There are currently various types of TPE on the market, including but not limited to TPU, TPO, TPV, TPVC, TPI, TPA, and SEBS. These are just some examples among the 3,000+ types of materials derived from TPE.

Properties Test Method Test Condition Unit Test Value
Tensile Strength ISO 527 3mm, 6mm/min MPa 60
Tensile Elongation ISO 527 3mm, 6mm/min % >350
Tear Strength ISO 34 2mm KN/m 96
Flexural Modulus ISO 178 6mm, 2.8mm/min MPa 61
Abrasion Resistance ISO 4649 8mm(T)x 16mm(D) 23 ℃ mm3 195
Melt Flow Index ISO 1133 190℃, 2.165Kg g/10min 5.4
Hardness ISO 868 10s A Scale 86
Density ISO 1183 - Kg/m3 1120
Humidity Absorption ISO 62 2mm % 0.4
Brittleness Temp. ISO 974 20mm X 2.5mm X 2mm ℃ -90
Vicat Soft Temp ISO 306 50 ℃/h, 10N ℃ 110
Melting Temp. ISO 11357 10 ℃/min ℃ 156
HDT ISO 75-1 0.45 MPa ℃ 50
Flammability UL 94 - - HB @ 1.6mm