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| Latest grade of Elastocon TPE overmolds well onto acrylics  Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. announced that its latest grade of TPE and specifically their STK40 Series thermoplastic elastomer, has been found to overmold onto acrylics with excellent results. Industrial and consumer products utilizing or made entirely from Lustran, Plexiglas, Perspec, Acrylite and Polycast, are among the many acrylic resins that can benefit with added protective or decorative characteristics from this Elastocon TPE. Elastocon STK40 TPEs now enable designers and processors of acrylic products to consider complementing existing products or creating new products that can have better functionality, more rugged performance and durability or improved appearance, or all of these characteristics or added benefits.Specific overmold applications can include seals for increased weatherability or waterproofing, street lights, traffic lights, pedestrian signs, lenses, button gaskets, lighted street signs, linings or 'frames' for protection or decorative touches, or feet, pads or bumpers to add new usefulness. The STK40 grade offers excellent sealing properties, good surface finish, added protection and good feel with its relative softness (40 Shore A). It can be provided black or natural, in that this grade has excellent colorability. In addition, the STK40 Series offers many outstanding processing characteristics. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |