Kraiburg TPE: TPEs for high temperature applications and more

The German TPE compounder Kraiburg TPE is one of the exhibitors at Rubber Street: One highlight at the stand will be the high-temperature TPE compound Hipex. It shows especially high heat and oil resistance.

Thermolast M is a series of thermoplastic elastomers that is especially designed for medical applications

In addition, the material displays exceptional adhesion to engineering plastics. The TPV is based on Levapren EVM rubber from Lanxess and is combined with a polar copolyester. This combination results in outstanding temperature resistance with a maximum operating temperature of up to 170 °C. Thermolast M is a series which is specially geared to the needs of the pharmaceutical and medical market.

The company will also present new Thermolast K compounds for "wet grip" applications. They guarantee maximum grip of a product even when wet. And not only pleasant haptics, but also an appealing fragrance can be convincing arguments for consumers. For this purpose the company has developed odour batches making it possible to provide all compounds with any desired fragrance.