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TPEs for a new breed of farm technology
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KRAIBURG TPE offers the THERMOLAST K series adjunct to sustainable farming. Owing to their material
compounds for industry-compliant agricultural properties, the TPE compounds are suited for use in
applications, including equipment for pest control, irrigation systems; and for fittings, sealing and tubing.
planting, watering, weeding and harvesting.
As well, the TPE series' excellent adhesion to PC, ABS,
Food security is a top priority for economies worldwide PC/ABS, PA, POM, PP and PE makes it an appropriate
in response to the rapid population growth, climate material for applications in the agriculture machinery
change, industrialization and shift in consumption sector.
patterns. Thus, this has led to the development of a
Groundwork for a better design
sustainable agriculture scenario through the
The basis of a reliable machine is a robust, durable and
improvement of produce yields, with a focus on disease
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functional design. The THERMOLAST K series can
prevention and pest control.
achieve such factors as it allows for insert molding,
Consequently, the increasing adoption of mechanization
catering to design flexibility and the ability to develop
and automation technologies for production, cultivation
unique shapes and parts that are used in various
and pest management, necessary to efficiently meet the applications in the agriculture equipment sector.
rising demand for food, is driving the need for modern
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Moreover, the THERMOLAST K series provides a pleasant
agricultural equipment. This segment, meanwhile, has
surface-feel that is suited for handles of hand-held
to comply with international safety standards, which are
agriculture machinery.
applicable in the design and development of the
machine parts and control systems to reduce machine- As well, other possible applications, such as sealing for
related hazards, risks and injuries. protective gears, goggles and grips on tools, benefit from
the soft-touch advantage of the TPE series.
Specific advanced materials, such as thermoplastic
elastomers (TPEs), exhibit properties that fit the criteria Service package to cultivate customer satisfaction
for safe and efficient application components for the KRAIBURG TPE offers its customers a worry-free sales
agriculture sector. and service process, and custom solutions. The company
KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer of a wide delivers a range of TPE products for multiple industries
range of thermoplastic elastomer products and custom- and the capability for customized compound
engineered TPE solutions, offers TPE compounds with modification based on specifications. Moreover, its
properties suited for applications in a wide range of international network with multiple offices worldwide
agricultural sector. The TPE compounds can be used for can offer the right support to its customers throughout
parts and components such as grommets, seals, motors the entire process.
and vibration mounts on agriculture equipment like
sprayers, lawn mowers, grass trimmers and fogging
machinery.
Functional materials for optimized performance
The THERMOLAST® K series has excellent mechanical
properties, optimal adhesion, and easy thermoplastic
processability that fit the requirements for agriculture
equipment applications.

Furthermore, the THERMOLAST® K series of compounds
has good weathering resistance for outdoor
applications, especially in the agriculture sector.
Additionally, an important application for this TPE series
is for the water management system, which is a key

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