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KRAIBURG TPE reaches out to the sports equipment sector

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n active lifestyle is becoming a new normal in countries The SCR series is one of the THERMOLAST® K range offers
Aworldwide, with work-oriented and adventure- a high degree of scratch resistance and excellent abrasion
driven consumers driving this trend. This segment has resistance for applications in sports equipment. It is
recalibrated the life-work balance aspirations to include suitable for equipment that requires a smooth surface
sports and health activities in regular routines, thus and soft touch feel for a better hand grip in golf clubs,
boosting the demand for sports equipment. badminton and tennis rackets; as well as switches and
push buttons on gym equipment and bicycle
odometers. The SCR series also has excellent
adhesion to PP and hence helps in producing
durable end products.
The VS/AD/HM series, meanwhile, has a high
degree of scratch resistance and very good
chemical resistance against sebum and sunscreen
lotions.
This compound has also passed the Chlorine-
Bromine test with the result of <900 ppm.
The precise coloring properties meet the need

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high performance, durability, comfort, safety, and current-day market. The TPE series is highly recommended
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manufacturers are benchmarking advanced technologies for smartwatches and swim watches.
and materials in developing new and innovative products. Unmatched versatility

A game-changing material solution KRAIBURG TPE compounds can adhere to other materials
KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of a wide range through injection molding and multi-component injection
of thermoplastic elastomer products and custom- molding, allowing for excellent adhesion to PC, ABS, PC/
engineered solutions for multiple industries, offers high ABS, ASA and SAN as well as to PA6 and PA12.
quality compounds to suit the requirements of the sports As well, the thermoplastic elastomer compounds allow
equipment sector. molders to manufacture products featuring a combination
A selection of the THERMOLAST® K TPE compounds are of hard and soft materials, which are not easily separated
suitable in the application of sports equipment and because of the strong adhesion factor. Coupled with the
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and excellent abrasion resistance that is possible for of KRAIBURG TPE’s materials.
applications on such devices including, but not limited Head-start in service
to, exercise bands, cross-trainers and handlebar grips on
bicycles. KRAIBURG TPE provides a worry-free sales and service
process for its customers. To support its customers, it
Other possible applications such as protective gear, diving offers technical support by customizing and modifying
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Specialized series for best user experience advice on applications.

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