what is it
thermoplastic + Elastomer = TPE/TPR
TPE are a group of polymers that combine the properties of thermoplastics and elastomers.they often feel rubbery.
Advantage:
- they can be processed like conventional thermoplastics e.g. injection moulded.
- easier to manufacture over a thermosetting plastic as it is quicker to make the product.
- all waste and scrap can be recycled.
Elastomers: elastomers have long-chain molecules that can be considered to be coils; when the material is distorted (compressed or streched) the materials distort, and when realeased they return to thier original shape. These coiled molcules give the Elastomers their elastic properties.
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