New Thermoplastic Elastomers Available For Special Applications

Primex Color, Compounding & Additives (PCC&A), a leading supplier of color and polymer solutions for plastics processors, has expanded its line of Faraprene thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). The additions to the line are a product specifically developed to reduce vibration and TPEs for wet grip applications.

Jasper, TN (PRWEB) - Primex Color, Compounding & Additives (PCC&A), formerly O’Neil Color & Compounding, a leading supplier of color and polymer solutions for plastics processors, has expanded its line of Faraprene thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). The additions to the line are a product specifically developed to reduce vibration and TPEs for wet grip applications. The two new products join the Faraprene C Series for high performance needs, Faraprene F301 FDA-compliant compounds and Faraprene H300 general use elastomers.

Decades of research and engineering have made the Faraprene product line unparalleled for its durability, flexibility and critical physical properties. “In addition to outperforming other competitive thermoplastic elastomers in scratch and tear resistance, Faraprene contains no phthalates as found in PVC-based materials,” said PCC&A’s Product Manager Lee Pfaffle, “This makes it ideal for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications.” Additionally, Faraprene is 100 percent recyclable. “It’s a superior choice for molders and manufacturers attempting to reduce their environmental impact,” said Pfaffle.

NEW PRODUCT DETAILS 
Faraprene Vibration Dampened TPEs 
BENEFITS: 

•  Durable in demanding conditions
• Absorb energy and noise
• Improve user experience
• Reduce impact
• Design flexibility
• Minimize motor and engine vibrations

MARKET APPLICATIONS: 

• Automotive: vibration isolators, grommets, shock absorption pads
•  Appliance: vibration pads for electric motors, foot pads for blenders & mixers

Wet Grip TPEs 
BENEFITS: 

• Addresses problems of slipperiness in soft-touch components
• Retains mechanical performance characteristics in wet / dry conditions
• Available in a multitude of durometers

MARKET APPLICATIONS: 

• Automotive: door trim handles, instrumentation buttons / knobs compartment liners, non-skid pads
• Appliance: door handles for refrigerators & microwaves, foot pads for mixers & blenders, grips for steam irons, knobs for blenders & coffee makers

According to PCC&A Technical Director Anthony Montalvo “PCC&A custom-formulates all our TPE lines to meet specific customer needs, adding characteristics such as color, UV protection and other properties as needed." PCC&A TPEs are also available in a wide range of hardness levels.

See the entire Faraprene line at http://primexcolor.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/.

By leveraging the resources of the Primex Plastics “One Company”, PCC&A can manage the complete supply chain, from pellet to shipment to recycling, thus providing quality control, warehousing and distribution from six U.S. and one European facility. As part of the $600 million Primex family of companies, the vast R&D, production and sales network provides nationwide assistance to customers as Primex continues to invest in new technology, new personnel and new processes.

About Primex Color, Compounding & Additives 
Originally founded in New York in 1957 as Frank V. O’Neil Color, PCC&A, a division of Primex Plastics Corporation, operates lines in Garfield, New Jersey and Jasper, Tennessee, producing color concentrates, additive masterbatches and specialty compounds. They include high performance custom materials such as TPE/TPO/TPV elastomers, flame retardant olefins and styrenics, anti-stats, ESDs, fully conductive compounds, and structural and wear resistant formulations for injection, extrusion, blow molding and rotational molding applications. For more information, contact Lee Pfaffle at (423) 327-2876 or visit http://www.PrimexColor.com.