Thermoplastic vulcanizates. (Materials).

Precolored thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs), said to have a highly favorable low coefficient of friction to provide easier installation, less sliding resistance and greater dirt resistance than traditional TPV materials, are available from the company. NexPrene Series 1500A LCOF Series TPV, developed expressly for the construction industry for use in seals and gaskets, is said to offer all the benefits of other materials without the manufacturing drawbacks, plus a variety of additional benefits, according to the company. These fully vulcanized EPDM/polypropylene-based compounds are said to offer tight seals with long-term resistance to compression set and superior UV stability. Advantages, compared to polychloroprene rubber and EPDM, are said to include vastly improved processing flexibility and simplicity, plus reduced cycle times, reduced scrap and the material is recyclable. Design of finished parts can be improved because the compound during processing can meet tighter dimensional tolerances, and thinner sections are possible. according to the company. NexPrene 1500A LCOF Series is available in natural or black, or can be custom precolored. (Thermoplastic Rubber Systems)

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