As someone who’s been immersed in the plastics and elastomer industry for over a decade, I’ve seen my fair share of material quirks and challenges. One question that keeps popping up, especially from manufacturers and product designers, is why combining TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) and TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) sometimes results in an unexpected whitening effect. This […]

As someone who’s been immersed in the materials industry for over fifteen years, I’ve spent a lot of time working with both TPR (thermoplastic rubber) and silicone in various applications, from shoe soles to medical devices. One question that keeps popping up, especially among designers and manufacturers, is whether TPR has better adhesion than silicone.

As someone who’s spent years working with thermoplastic rubber (TPR) in manufacturing, I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating it can be when TPR products, especially rubber-like materials, end up sticking together. It’s a common issue that can derail production lines, compromise product quality, and leave manufacturers scratching their heads. Over the years, I’ve troubleshooted this problem

Having spent over a decade in the plastics industry, I’ve worked on countless projects involving Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) in dual-color or two-shot molding, a process that’s both fascinating and finicky. One of the most frustrating issues manufacturers face is poor bonding between the TPE and the substrate (often a rigid plastic like PP, ABS, or

As someone who’s spent years navigating the ups and downs of plastics manufacturing, I’ve seen my fair share of production quirks. One issue that often stumps manufacturers, especially those working with Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) for core wires, is the appearance of stripes or streaks on the extruded product. These visual imperfections can raise concerns about

Having spent over a decade in the plastics industry, I’ve encountered my fair share of head-scratchers on the factory floor. One question that pops up repeatedly, especially from engineers and manufacturers new to Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), is why their TPE material isn’t melting as expected during processing. It’s a frustrating issue that can halt production

As someone who’s been in the plastics industry for over a decade, I’ve worked with countless materials, from rigid thermoplastics to flexible elastomers. Among them, Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) and Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) often spark curiosity and confusion. People frequently ask me how these two materials differ, which one suits their project better, and how to

Having spent over a decade in the polymer industry, particularly working with thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) in applications like cast films, I’ve seen my fair share of material quirks. One issue that frequently comes up, especially among manufacturers and quality control teams, is the appearance of white crystal points in TPE cast films. These tiny, often

As someone who’s been working with thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for over a decade in product development and material selection, I’ve fielded countless questions about their performance in real-world applications. One question that keeps popping up, especially from manufacturers and product designers, is whether TPEs release oil during use. It’s a valid concern—nobody wants a product

Having worked in the materials industry for over a dozen years, I’ve had the chance to experiment with countless combinations of polymers, from automotive gaskets to consumer electronics. One question that pops up frequently, especially among product designers and manufacturers, is whether combining TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) and silicone in a product leads to shrinkage. It’s