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KRAIBURG TPE to launch new THERMOLAST® H exclusively for

Asia Pacific healthcare and medical device market

KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer, offers the THERMOLAST® K AD1 and FR2 series of com-
pounds for advanced home security equipment applications.

medical tubing, and more; as well as
for applications that require soft-touch
quality, such as grips, switches, and mats.
Additionally, these series compounds
can be processed by injection molding
and extrusion. Available in translucent
colors, the TPEs allow for versatile pre-
coloration options with our in-house
pre-coloration expertise.
“Customers are assured of the
THERMOLAST® H product value.
We are confident of delivering material
solutions that meet Asia Pacific medical
standards - thanks to our dedicated
market support and expert knowledge
in TPE products.” Lee Jia Yin, Product
Specialist. Faster lead times, support, and
product customization

KRAIBURG TPE, the global “In this way, we particularly meet the The THERMOLAST® H HC/AP series
competence thermoplastic elastomer requirements of our customers that focus compounds will be manufactured at the
(TPE) manufacturer has announced the on healthcare applications, technical Company’s highly automated production
launch of its new THERMOLAST® support, and process advantages facility in Malaysia and using high-purity
H product line and the line’s first HC/ throughout Asia Pacific.” raw materials that are produced under
AP series. Diverse material advantages strictly controlled production processes.
Designed exclusively for the Asia Pacific The THERMOLAST® H HC/AP series “Manufacturing THERMOLAST®
healthcare and medical device markets, is available in the hardness range from H, the exclusively designed TPE for
the THERMOLAST® H HC/AP series 30 to 90 Shore A. It is free from PVC, the Asia Pacific medical device market
provides high-quality material solution, latex, silicone, and animal ingredients. requirements in Malaysia will benefit
which complies with ISO 10993-5, The series complies with ISO 10993- our Asian customers with a high-quality
GB/T 16886.5, and other relevant 5, GB/T 16886.5, and other relevant product with quick lead times, application
medical standards. medical standards. It also meets global and technical support as well as product
"THERMOLAST® H is KRAIBURG food regulatory standards such as China customization.” Aditya Purandare,
TPE's new product line designed GuoBiao (GB) GB4806, FDA-Code Project Manager Market Launch
par ticularly for Asia Pacific of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, THERMOLAST® H Asia Pacific
medical equipment manufacturers. and EU10/2011. Moreover, it complies Up-close with THERMOLAST® H
THERMOLAST® H combines with RoSH and REACH standards, and Make a date with KRAIBURG TPE's
the innovativeness of KRAIBURG is sterilizable with autoclave 121°C, EtO. upcoming THERMOLAST® H web-
TPE for material solutions with the The series’ excellent properties, seminar. Discover how our innovative
highest production standards of our including adhesion to PP, haptics, and TPE compounds can work for you.
manufacturing plant in Asia,” emphasized compression set, make it suitable for Scan the QR code to register and to
Dr. Joachim Mühlmeyer, Director Asia applications such as closures, flexible learn more about our innovative range
Pacific. connections, mouthpieces, seals, gaskets, of healthcare and medical TPEs.

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