Thermoplastic elastomer. (Materials).Sunprene is a thermoplastic elastomer Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), sometimes referred to as thermoplastic rubbers, are a class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers (usually a plastic and a rubber) which consist of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties. said to be particularly suitable for the extrusion process. It is said to be proving an effective complement to PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride. PVC in full polyvinyl chloride Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide. in one of its most technical applications, window profiles. The use of Sunprene for the manufacture of sealant profiles is said to ensure a unique combination of the functional properties required in this application, including outstanding weathering resistance, low remanent rem·a·nence n. The magnetic induction that remains in a material after removal of the magnetizing field. [From Middle English remanent, remaining, from Latin deformation on compression, as well as impact and abrasion resistance, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the company. Sunprene's rheological performance and processing reliability are said to mean that it can be processed into intricate components with a high quality finish ranging from matte to gloss and from dark to light color shades to suit the trends of the PVC joinery joinery, craft of assembling exposed woodwork in the interiors of buildings. Where carpentry refers to the rougher, simpler, and primarily structural elements of wood assembling, joinery has to do with difficult surfaces and curvatures, such as those of spiral market (brown, beige, black, gray, etc.). Sunprene's capacity to accommodate coextrusion with PVC is said to afford productivity gains and great freedom of design in this application, according to the company. (Atofina Chemicals, 2000 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103) Circle 66 on card |
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