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KRAIBURG TPE is a globally operating manufacturer of Thermoplastic Elastomers. 

 

With production sites in Germany, the U.S., and Malaysia, the company offers a broad range of compounds for applications in the automotive, industrial, consumer, and strictly regulated medical sectors.

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​KRAIBURG TPE features innovative capabilities as well as true global customer orientation, customized product solutions and reliable service.

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THERMOLAST® K

THERMOLAST® K is our multifunctional TPE solution that  provides specialized series for multiple applications in the automotive, consumer and industrial markets. You can choose from our product portfolio or individual customer-specific solutions.

Excellent mechanical properties

  • Elasticity at low temperatures down to –40 °C

  • Hardness range from supersoft (< 10 shore A) up to 66 shore D

 

Processing by multi-component injection molding

  • With a wide range of thermoplastic materials such as PP, ABS, PC, PC/ABS, PBT, PETG, ASA, SAN, PMMA, PET, PA6/6.6/12, POM, PS, HIPS, etc

 

Well established in the automotive, industry, and consumer markets with various approvals:

  • Approvals based on Kalahari/Florida tests

  • Approvals according to RAL GZ 716/1 and CSTB QB36 standards for window seals

  • Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 for food contact and drinking water applications

  • In developing TPEs for applications with food contact, the relevant FDA - Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, and standard EN 71/3 regulations are taken into account

THERMOLAST® K

Description

Grade

TF3BNA, TF4BNA, TF5BNA, TF6BNA, TF7BNA, TF8BNA, TF9BNA, TF3ATL, TF4ATL, TF5ATL, TF6ATL, TF7ATL,

TF2BTL, TF3BTL, TF4BTL, TF5BTL, TF6BTL, TF7BTL, TF8BTL, TF9BTL, TC3GPN, TC4GPN, TC5GPN, TC5GPN, TC6GPN, TC7GPN, TC8GPN, TC9GPN, TC0GPN, TC3GPZ, TC4GPZ, TC5GPZ, TC5GPZ, TC6GPZ, TC7GPZ, TC8GPZ, TC9GPZ, TC0GPZ, TC3TPN, TC4TPN, TC5TPN, TC6TPN, TC7TPN, TC8TPN, TC9TPN, TC0TPN, TC3TPZ, TC4TPZ, TC5TPZ, TC6TPZ, TC7TPZ, TC8TPZ, TC9TPZ, TC0TPZ

 

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TF3ADG, TF4ADG, TF5ADG, TF6ADG, TF7ADG, TF5FMA, TF6FMA, TF7FMA, TF8FMA, TF9FMA, TC3MSB, TC4MSB, TC5MLB, TC6MLB, TC7MLB, TC8MLB,TC3MSZ, TC4MSZ, TC5MLZ, TC6MLZ, TC7MLZ, TC8MLZ

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TC2PAN, TC3PAN, TC4PAN, TC5PAN, TC6PAN, TC7PAN, TC2PAZ, TC3PAZ, TC4PAZ, TC5PAZ, TC6PAZ, TC7PAZ, TC4PCN, TC5PCN, TC6PCN, TC7PCN, TC4PCZ, TC5PCZ, TC6PCZ, TC7PCZ, (TC4FLN), (TC5FLN), (TC6FLN), (TC7FLN), (TC8FLN), (TC4FLZ), (TC5FLZ), (TC6FLZ), (TC7FLZ), (TC8FLZ)

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Bonding / adhesion to PP

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Bonding / adhesion to PC, ABS PC/ABS

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Bonding / adhesion to PA

Bonding / adhesion to PP

(Flame retardant UL94 V-0)

THERMOLAST® M

TPEs for the medical and pharmaceutical industries with medical approvals such as ISO 10993-4, -5, -10, -11 and USP class VI.

Optimum safety ensured by the medical service package

  • Guarantee of optimum raw material purity

  • Long-term raw material availability guaranteed

  • TPEs fall below the usual market limits for heavy metals and phthalates and are free of latex and PVC

 

Outstanding mechanical properties

  • 10 Shore A to 55 Shore D

  • Excellent resealing properties

  • Optimum sealing

 

Cost-effective molding process and short cycle time for injection and two-component injection molding and extrusion techniques

  • No finishing (deburring) required for components

 

Can be sterilized using customary methods – EtO gas, superheated steam, γ-gamma ray treatment , β-ray (electron beam) treatment

  • Translucent and transparent compounds

  • Various medical coloring options available in-house

THERMOLAST® M

Description

Grade

Medical grade

ISO 10993- 3,4,5,10,11

UPS Class VI

Bonding / adhesion to PP, PC, ABS, PA

TM3MED, TM4MED, TM5MED, TM6MED, TM7MED, TM8MED, TM9MED, TM3ADT, TM4ADT, TM5ADT, TM6ADT, TM7ADT, TM0HET & TM9HET, TM3RST & TM4RST, TM3MHD, TM4MHD, TM5MHD, TM6MHD, TM7MHD, TM3LFT, TM4LFT, TM5LFT, TM6LFT, TM7LFT

THERMOLAST® S

Our extremely soft solutions have been adapted based on customer suggestions and many years of practical experience to optimally support future application areas and requirements. 

Optimum safety ensured by the medical service package

  • Guarantee of optimum raw material purity

  • Long-term raw material availability guaranteed

  • TPEs fall below the usual market limits for heavy metals and phthalates and are free of latex and PVC

 

Outstanding mechanical properties

  • 10 Shore A to 55 Shore D

  • Excellent resealing properties

  • Optimum sealing

 

Cost-effective molding process and short cycle time for injection and two-component injection molding and extrusion techniques

  • No finishing (deburring) required for components

 

Can be sterilized using customary methods – EtO gas, superheated steam, γ-gamma ray treatment , β-ray (electron beam) treatment

  • Translucent and transparent compounds

  • Various medical coloring options available in-house

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THERMOLAST® V

TPE for high-temperature applications in the automotive and industry sectors.

Excellent thermal stability

  • High permanent working temperature

  • Elasticity at low temperatures down to –40 °C

 

Processing by multi-component injection molding

  • 50 to 80 Shore A with adhesion to PP

  • 50 to 80 Shore A with adhesion to PA

 

  • Excellent sealing properties

  • Excellent mechanical properties

  • Smooth surface     

  • Various coloring options available in-house

  • Recyclable 

THERMOLAST® V

Description

Bonding / adhesion to PP, PA,  high temperature resistance

Grade

TV5LVN, TV6LVN, TV7LVN, TV5LVZ, TV6LVZ, TV7LVZ,

TV5VAN, TV6VAN, TV7VAN, TV5VAZ, TV6VAZ, TV7VAZ

THERMOLAST® S

Our extremely soft solutions have been adapted based on customer suggestions and many years of practical experience to optimally support future application areas and requirements. 

  • Dry, very pleasant surface feel

  • Low hardness range   

  • 30 to 50 Shore 00

  • 45-70 VLRH (Very Low Rubber Hardness)

  • Reduced tendency of oiling out

  • Good media resistance

  • High elasticity 

  • Tested according to ISO 10993-10 (skin irritation)

  • Raw material conformity according to Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 and FDA CFR21

  • Conformity to DIN EN 71-3 for toys

  • Processable by injection molding as well as 3D printing

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THERMOLAST® S

Description

Good media resistance and high elasticity 

Grade

TF3ZGO-LCNT,TF4ZGO-LCNT, TF5ZGO-LCNT

COPEC®

TPE with sebum resistance and silky surface for consumer electronic applications.

Processing by multi-component injection molding

  • Excellent adhesion to engineering thermoplastics such as ABS and PC

 

Excellent thermal stability

  • Low-temperature elasticity down to –40 °C

  • High thermal stability up to 100 °C

 

Excellent mechanical properties

  • 60 to 80 Shore A

 

  • Resistance to sebum, sun cream, olive oil, and cleaning agents

  • Excellent UV, ozone, and weather resistance

  • No use of latex, PVC or phthalates

  • Free from heavy metals

  • Recyclable

  • Various coloring options available in-house

COPEC®

Description

Bonding / adhesion to PC, ABS, PC/ABS

Silky surface, chemical resistance

Grade

CC6OCN, CC7OCN, CC8OCN, CC6OCZ, CC7OCZ, CC8OCZ

For Tec E®

TPE with excellent processability and adhesion to semi aromatic Polyamides, Polyarylamides and Polyamides for consumer electronic applications.

Processing by multi-component injection molding

  • Adhesion to polyamides such as PA12, PA6 and PA6.6, semi-aromatic polyamides, and polyarylamides  

 

Excellent thermal stability

  • Low-temperature elasticity down to –40 °C

  • High thermal stability up to 80 °C

 

Excellent mechanical properties

  • 60 to 80 Shore A

 

Optimal resistance

  • Resistance to sebum, sun cream, olive oil, and acetone

  • UV, ozone, and weather resistance

  • No use of latex, PVC or phthalates

  • Free from heavy metals

  • Recyclable

For Tee E®

Description

Bonding / adhesion to semi-aromatic PA

Chemical resistance

Grade

OC6OAN, OC7OAN, OC8OAN, OC6OAZ, OC7OAZ, OC8OAZ

HIPEX®

TPE with long-term oil-resistance and thermal stability up to  150°C for engine and gearbox applications. 

For under the hood applications   

  • Long-term thermal stability up to 150 °C

  • High permanent working temperature    

  • Long-term chemical resistance to engine oils and greases

 

Alternative to elastomers, providing outstanding advantages

  • Cycle time reduction compared to elastomers (no vulcanization required)

  • Multi-component injection molding with mechanical anchoring

  • Reduced part weight (lower density)

  • No post-treatment (tempering or deburring)

 

  • Recyclable

  • Very good sealing properties

  • Various coloring options available in-house

HIPEX®

Description

Long-term oil resistance and thermal stability

Grade

HX6IDN, HX7IDN, HX8IDN, HX6IDZ, HX7IDZ, HX8IDZ

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