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Thermoplastic vulcanizate.


NexPrene thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene.  vulcanizate (TPV TPV Temporary Protection Visa (Australia)
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) plays a key role in both the function and the aesthetics of a bicycle rack designed and built by Stromberg Carlson Products. Molded polymer clamps, tightened by a threaded locking device, secure each individual bike to the rack by attaching to the bike's frame. Thermoplastic rubber pads over the hard-molded clamp protect the frame and cables from abrasion while it is being transported in the rack. NexPrene 1064A UV/LCOF thermoplastic vulcanizate was selected for the injection molded pads. This UV-stabilized TPV material is a fully crosslinked EPDM/PP compound that is designed to deliver the performance of thermoset A polymer-based liquid or powder that becomes solid when heated, placed under pressure, treated with a chemical or via radiation. The curing process creates a chemical bond that, unlike a thermoplastic, prevents the material from being remelted. See thermoplastic.  rubber combined with the case of thermoplastic processing, according to the company. The TPV has a hardness of 64 durometer A and is said to exhibit excellent resistance to compression set. The NexPrene 1064A LCOF LCOF Lung Cancer Online Foundation  provides a low-friction surface to protect the bike's painted frame and its components from abrasion. The NexPrene TPV is pre-colored to match PMS (Pantone Matching System) A color matching system that has a unique number assigned to more than 500 different colors and shades. This standard for the printing industry has been built into many graphics and desktop publishing programs to ensure color accuracy.  012C yellow to meet specifications for appearance. (Solvay Engineered Polymers, 1200 Harmon Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326)

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Title Annotation:Materials
Publication:Rubber World
Date:Sep 22, 2003
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