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

Having spent over a decade in the materials industry, working with everything from automotive seals to consumer goods, I’ve handled my fair share of TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber). One question that keeps coming up, especially from concerned consumers and product designers, is whether the odor from TPR is harmful to human health. It’s a legitimate worry—nobody

As someone who’s been immersed in the plastics and elastomer industry for nearly fifteen years, I’ve watched materials like TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) ebb and flow in both popularity and price. Lately, I’ve noticed a surge in questions about whether TPR prices have dropped, especially from manufacturers, procurement specialists, and small business owners looking to manage

Having spent over a decade in the materials industry, particularly working with elastomers like TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber), I’ve fielded countless questions about material properties and how to identify specific formulations. One query that comes up often, especially from manufacturers and quality control teams, is how to determine whether a TPR elastomer is oil-extended. It’s a

As someone who’s been in the cable manufacturing industry for over a decade, I’ve seen countless materials come and go, each with its own quirks and strengths. One question that keeps popping up, especially from consumers and product designers, is whether TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) data cables stiffen over time. It’s a fair concern—nobody wants a

As someone who’s been in the materials and manufacturing industry for over a decade, I’ve spent countless hours working with thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) to perfect their performance in real-world applications. From smartphone cases to medical tubing, TPE’s unique blend of flexibility and durability makes it a go-to material for products that need both functionality and

As someone who’s been in the injection molding industry for over a decade, I’ve seen firsthand how the smallest tweaks in process parameters can make or break the quality of a product. When it comes to molding Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), one parameter that often flies under the radar but plays a pivotal role is backpressure.

Over the last fifteen years, I’ve spent countless days in polymer compounding plants and film extrusion workshops, watching tons of TPE run through shiny chill rolls. From this experience, I’ve come to realize that even the best production lines occasionally run into an age-old nemesis: mysterious white crystalline spots on cast TPE films. If you’re

I’ve been in the field of specialty adhesives and polymer materials for more than a decade. Over the years, I’ve come across countless manufacturers and engineers grappling with one deceptively tricky issue: finding the right double-sided adhesive with a release liner that doesn’t crack when applied to TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer). If you’re reading this, chances