Hey there! I’m a materials engineer with Linn, and I’ve been wrestling with TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) for over a decade. Today, I’m diving into a problem that’s probably driven you up the wall at some point: what do you do when TPE corner joints won’t bond tight? You know the deal—maybe you’re molding a gasket, […]

Hey folks! I’m a materials engineer at Linn, and I’ve been messing around with TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) for over a decade now. Today, I want to tackle a headache I know a lot of you have run into: what do you do when your TPE overmolding isn’t sticking tight? You’ve got this great design—maybe a

Hey there! I’m a materials engineer with Linn, and I’ve been knee-deep in the world of TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) soft rubber for over a decade. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve hit a snag with flow marks messing up your TPE parts during injection molding. Those annoying streaks or ripples on the surface can

Hey everyone, I’m someone who’s been working in the materials industry for years, and today I want to talk about something pretty cool—TPE transparent material. If you’re new to it or wondering what it’s good for, stick with me! I’ll break it down in a simple, friendly way, covering what it’s made of, where it’s

Hey everyone, I’m someone who’s been in the materials industry for years, and today I want to dive into a topic that pops up a lot but can get confusing: What’s the difference between TPE and TPR? These two materials are all around us—think phone cases, yoga mats, kids’ toys, even car parts. As a

Hello everyone! I’m a veteran in the materials science industry, and today I’d like to talk about the hardness classification of TPE elastomer raw materials. As a material that’s everywhere in our daily lives, TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) stands out for its unique flexibility and ease of processing, making it a go-to choice in fields like

Hey everyone, I’m a materials science enthusiast who’s been knee-deep in this industry for years. Today, I want to dive into a question that pops up a lot: What are the main components of TPE material? If you’ve ever held a soft phone case, squeezed a flexible toy, or marveled at a stretchy car part,

Hey everyone, I’m a seasoned pro in the TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) processing industry, and today I want to dive into a pretty common issue—TPE products feeling sticky on the surface. If you’re involved in injection molding, extrusion, or any TPE-related work, you’ve probably run into this: the product looks fine fresh off the line, but

Hello everyone, I’m a veteran in the injection molding industry, and today I’d like to talk about a common yet frustrating issue when working with TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) in injection molding—mold sticking. If you’re an injection molding worker or someone responsible for process adjustments in a factory, you’ve probably encountered this: you’ve finally dialed in

Hello everyone, I’m someone who’s been working in the field of materials science for many years. Today, I’d like to talk to you about the production process of TPE material (Thermoplastic Elastomer). As a remarkable material that combines the elasticity of rubber with the processing convenience of plastic, TPE is everywhere in our daily lives—think