Performance requirements
HardnessCompression setTensileElongation
Compound family
Elastomeric compounds
Flexible thermoplastic compounds for sealing, grip, impact, flexibility and tactile performance.
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Elastomeric compounds
Flexible thermoplastic compounds for sealing, grip, impact, flexibility and tactile performance.
Material system
TearFlex fatigueChemical resistance
Processing & production
Temperature rangeAdhesionSurface feelFlow
Applications
Applications for this material capability.
Application requirements, service environment and production process define the formulation targets.
01
Seals & flexible components
Components requiring compression, recovery and repeated flexibility.
02
Grips & touch surfaces
Soft-touch and tactile applications.
03
Protective & impact components
Flexible components for impact, movement and vibration.
Performance priorities
What drives the formulation.
Performance, service environment and production requirements define the compound targets.
Performance requirements
HardnessCompression setTensileElongation
Material system
TearFlex fatigueChemical resistance
Processing & production
Temperature rangeAdhesionSurface feelFlow
Formulation development
Development & evaluation
Define target properties and processing constraints. Develop or source candidates. Generate representative material. Compare against incumbent or acceptance criteria.
Development support01
Polymer system
02
Hardness adjustment
03
Oil or plasticizer system where applicable
04
Fillers
05
Stabilizers
06
Color
07
Adhesion modification
08
Processing aids
Production & qualification
Production
Confirm processing window, part performance and supply requirements before routine production.
Relevant markets
Where this capability can matter.
Material requirements vary by component, process and operating environment.
Material Substitution: What Has to Match?
A replacement material does not need to duplicate every datasheet value. It needs to satisfy the requirements controlling part function, processing and approval.
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Qualifying an Alternative Material Without Disrupting Production
A risk-based approach to screening, processing trials, comparative testing and production approval when changing material.
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Discuss a elastomeric compound requirement.
Share the application, process and key material requirements.
Discuss a compound requirement