TPE-S represent a valid PVC-free alternative, more easily recyclable and with a lower density, even where good resistance to atmospheric agents is required.

In the automotive industry, material selection is crucial to ensuring performance, safety, and durability. TPE offers an ideal balance between flexibility, strength, and ease of thermoplastic processing, allowing for the production of elastic components that are resistant to mechanical stress and thermal shock. TPE is more elastic and offers greater fatigue resistance without sacrificing ease of recycling. Compared to silicone, TPE is lower in cost and easier to process with standard machinery, allowing for leaner and faster production while still ensuring good insulation and thermal resistance. These characteristics make TPE particularly suitable for gaskets, linings, anti-vibration elements, and interior components, where flexibility, comfort, and durability are essential.

PVC, silicone, and TPE are polymeric materials with distinctive characteristics that determine their fields of application. PVC (polyvinyl chloride): It is an economical, chemically and weathering resistant material, often used in pipes, coatings, and building components. It has good wear resistance, but can be less flexible than other materials. Silicone: It is highly resistant to high temperatures, UV rays, and ozone, as well as being very flexible and with excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties. It is ideal for medical applications, sealants, and outdoor products. TPE (thermoplastic rubber): It combines the flexibility of rubber with the ease of processing of thermoplastic polymers. It is wear-resistant, elastic, and applicable in sectors such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. Each of these materials differs in physical, chemical, and cost properties, making them more suitable for specific applications based on strength, flexibility, temperature, and environmental requirements.

The elastic recovery of TPE (thermoplastic rubber) indicates the material’s ability to return to its original shape after being deformed by mechanical stress, such as compression or tension. This parameter is crucial because it determines how well the TPE maintains its elastic properties over time and under stress, influencing durability, resilience, and comfort in end-use applications. High elastic recovery means that TPE ensures consistent and reliable performance, making it ideal for use in industries such as automotive, medical, and consumer goods, where flexibility and rapid recovery are essential.

Yes, our technical team supports the customer from the choice of the material to the fine-tuning of process parameters, to ensure maximum production efficiency and quality of the final piece.

Absolutely. Our grades are formulated for excellent adhesion onto various base polymers (such as PP, ABS), making them ideal for bi-material applications or soft-touch components.

Yes. Many TPE-S are designed to provide excellent adhesion to PP, PS, ABS, PC, or PA substrates, making them ideal for two-component or rigid insert applications. It is recommended to check the specific compatibility of the selected grade.

Our TPE-S are made with materials that comply with the main toy safety standards, such as the EN71 set of standards and Directive 2009/48/EC; they are also extremely customizable.

The price of TPE‑S (thermoplastic styrene elastomer) material varies significantly depending on factors such as technical grade (hardness, oil, minerals), certifications (e.g. food grade), quantity purchased, place of production, shipping, etc.

Yes, TPE-S can replace PVC in many applications. It’s more environmentally friendly, recyclable, plasticizer-free, and offers similar flexibility and softness, but with better environmental compatibility and easier processing.

TPE-S is used in many sectors: medical, food, sports, household, automotive, electrical/electronic and packaging, thanks to its versatility and safety in contact with skin and food.