Santoprene(R) 8000 Thermoplastic Rubber

New from AES - A Thermoplastic Rubber
Broad Spectrum Product Adaptability
The newest proprietary technology from AES is the Santoprene® 8000 rubber series, a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) developed to complement the widely accepted and successful Santoprene rubber line. By offering the additional benefits of being a non-hygroscopic, easy-to-color, low impurity TPV in high-flow molding and low plate-out extrusion grades, this new technology expands the current use of Santoprene rubber.

Santoprene 8000 rubber broadens the spectrum of benefits to include

• Improved colorability
  Santoprene 8000 rubber produces a cleaner, whiter TPV that is tinted easily and more economically - using up to 80% less colorant - with no loss of elasticity and sealability. This new technology also maintains color consistency, a valuable feature that makes Santoprene 8000 rubber ideally suited for consumer product applications, automotive parts and colored construction profiles.
• Non-hygroscopic
  Santoprene 8000 rubber will not pick up moisture. Because it does not require an extensive and costly drying period prior to processing, this material can be used by customers worldwide who do not currently have drying equipment. Usage possibilities are expanded, therefore, into electrical/electronic applications where moisture is a constant threat.
• Excellent processability
  There are 12 high-flow injection molding and extrusion grades currently utilizing Santoprene 8000 rubber technology. These grades are ideal for large and/or complex parts with long flow lengths or thin sections. The extrusion grades do not generate die build-up during long, uninterrupted extrusion runs, which not only saves time but also is beneficial in producing intricately shaped or thin profiles where changes in dimension or tolerance due to die build-up are unacceptable. Extrusion grades are offered in hardness ranging from 35 Shore A to 90 Shore A.
• Low impurities
  As the new TPV technology is virtually free of degraded particles and impurities, it is ideally suited for consumer products or applications where aesthetics are important.
• Low residual halogens
  Santoprene 8000 rubber has a low level of halogen (less than 200 ppm) which is essential for electronics and other applications where corrosion resistance is a concern.
• Low coefficient of friction
  Santoprene 8000 rubber has a low coefficient of friction and a smooth feel. Although it has the sealing performance of Santoprene, the lower coefficient of friction makes it well suited for a variety of construction profiles.
• Low contact staining
  Santoprene 8000 rubber neither adheres to nor discolors silicone rubber, a feature that makes it an appropriate choice for architectural profiles and skylights where multiple elastomer components are used.

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