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Kraiburg TPE Automotive Application Breakthrough

With the ability to ren- as the Kalahari and Florida test.
der precise material color
matching, the TPE com- It displays excellent adhesion with a
pounds ensure vibrant hues broad range of thermoplastics includ-
for vehicle interiors, meet- ing PP, PP+30% glass fiber, SAN, ASA,
ing color-fast requirements PMMA, PC/ABS, and nylon, allowing
to ensure colors will not for design innovation and flexibility of
fade easily. parts processing with multi-component
injection molding.
The TPE exhibit good ad-
hesion with PP, ABS, ABS/ The THERMOLAST® TPE compound
PC and PMMA through meets OEM approval from global au-
both injection molding and tomotive majors including 03-10-104
extrusion. (Renault)| B62 0300 (PSA) |DBL 5562,
DBL 5422 (Daimler) |GMW 15702,
KRAIBURG TPE’s TPE GMW 16233 (GM) |GS 93042 (BMW)
compounds comply with |MS-DC-242 (FCA) |STJLR.51.5306
the low emission and (JLR) |TM-1010 (Tesla) |VW 50123,
KRAIBURG TPE has developed an in- odor requirements defined in Fogging TL 52622 (VW) |WSS-M2D505
novative material technology that ena- DIN75201 and Ordor VDA270 stand- |WSS-M2D517 (Ford).
bles the production of thermoplastic ards.
elastomers (TPE) that is fitting for vari- The compound’s high surface quality
ous application in the automotive mar- Additionally, the TPE compounds are and excellent flow properties make it
ket including the low density TPE for on par with OEM requirements namely, ideal for automotive exterior applica-
extremely weight-saving components. 03-10-104 (Renault) | B62 0300 (PSA) tions like window encapsulation, water
| DBL 5562 (Daimler) |GMW 15702, deflector, side mirror gasket and sealing
The automotive industry sets the pace GMW 17374, GMW 14722 (GM) for brake lights.
being the most important consumer of | GS 93042 (BMW) | MS-DC-242
TPEs. The flexibility of TPE materials (FCA) | STJLR.51.5306 (JLR) | TM- Lightweight TPE
helps manufacturers and designers meet 1010 (Tesla) | VW 50123 (VW) |WSS- The selective series of lightweight prop-
performance, design and sustainability M2D507 (Ford). erties are ideal for diverse automotive
target they desire in the automotive ap- applications like door sealing systems,
plications. Typical automotive interior application cowl sealings, anti-rattle seals, window
including floor mats, cup holders, door
Design, Comfort and Vibrant Interior sill panels, cable sleeves, thumb wheels, encapsulations, roof rail mats and more.
Finishing air conditioner flap and more. The lightweight TPE, possessing a den-
KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST® High Quality Exterior Surface & sity of <0.8g/cm³, has excellent com-
TPE compounds offer many material Weather Resistance pression set as well as smooth and uni-
advantages such as abrasion chemical form surface.
and scratch resistance and soft touch KRAIBURG TPE compounds offer out- It also exhibits good weathering resist-
elements in automotive interior ap- standing benefits for automotive exte- ance, having passed weathering tests
plications. Some of the TPE com- rior. The TPE compounds feature good such as the Kalahari and Florida tests.
pounds consist of soft touch as well as weathering and UV resistance as well as
design functional elements. Also, the thermal stability which is required in for The TPE compounds exhibits good ad-
TPE compounds reduce annoying rat- exterior applications that are exposed to hesion with polyolefins materials (PP/
ting and creaking noises when used for harsh weather and heat. The TPE com- PE, TPS, TPV) through injection mold-
damping elements. pound has passed weathering tests such ing and coextrusion.

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