Heat resistant, low compression set TPEs for gaskets and seals.

Versaflex CS 5000 TPE compounds are formulated expressly for gaskets and seals. This product is said to feature excellent compression set (22 hours at RT, 70[degrees]C or 100[degrees]C) in a TPE alloy that is most typical of TPVs (thermoplastic vulcanizates) at the same temperatures. Inherent to the material is also said to be excellent melt stability, strong tensile and tear strength, and high heat resistance.

The Versaflex CS 5000 series is available in durometer A hardness ranges of 40, 60 or 80, and, depending on the grade selected, they can be injection molded or extruded. An added benefit to the product series is said to be its availability in translucent pellets, allowing for easy colorability, if required. Also unique to the TPE alloys is that there is not a drying requirement, which helps to improve processing times for molders, according to the company.

This company specializes in the manufacture of application-specific custom formulated soft and ultra-soft thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for injection molding and extrusion. Specific products sold by the company for a variety of applications include proprietary Dynaflex TPE compounds based on Kraton polymers (available in injection molding and extrusion, as well as medical and FDA grades); Versaflex TPE specialty alloys (available in soft touch, lightweight, ultra-soft, ultra-clear and overmolding grades); Versalloy TPV alloys; and Versollan TPU alloy compounds.

This company is also the exclusive distributor of Kraton compounds and polymers for the compounding market in the United States, and also distributes Kraton compounds and polymers globally. Applications for these materials are found in consumer, medical, sports and leisure, automotive, lawn and garden, appliance, kitchen tool, power tool, personal care and industrial markets, among others, according to the company.

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