Having worked in the high-polymer materials industry for over a decade, I’ve fielded countless questions about thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), from their processing quirks to their real-world performance. One question that pops up often, especially from engineers and quality control teams, is: “Why do we need to test TPE for copper corrosion?” It’s a topic that […]

As someone who’s been immersed in the field of high-polymer materials for years, I often get questions about thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) processing temperatures, especially: “Why does TPE need such high temperatures?” This question seems straightforward but touches on material properties, processing requirements, and real-world applications. In this article, I’ll dive deep into why TPE processing

Hey everyone! I’m a materials engineer at Linn, where I’ve been knee-deep in thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for over 15 years. If you’re here, I’m guessing you’ve run into a pesky issue: your TPE injection-molded parts are coming out with white marks or discoloration around the sprue—the spot where the material flows into the mold. It’s

Hey there! I’m a materials engineer at Linn, where I’ve been working with thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for over 15 years. If you’ve landed here, I’m betting you’ve noticed something off with your TPE products—maybe a yoga mat with uneven shades, a phone case that’s patchy, or a sealing strip that just doesn’t match. Color variations

Hey everyone! I’m a materials engineer at Linn, where I’ve been working with thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for over a decade. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’ve hit a snag: your TPE product—maybe a yoga mat, a phone case, or a sealing strip—has gone stiff. It’s not bouncing back like it used to, and you’re

Hey there! I’m a materials engineer at Linn, where I’ve spent the last 15 years knee-deep in the world of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). If you’re here, chances are you’ve noticed something annoying: watermarks on your TPE products. Maybe it’s a yoga mat with weird streaks, a phone case with cloudy spots, or a sealing strip

Hi everyone! I’m a materials engineer at Linn, where I’ve been diving deep into thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for over a decade. Lately, I’ve noticed a question popping up a lot: “Why does TPE material smell?” It’s a fair concern—especially when you open a package of TPE-made toys, seals, or everyday items and get hit with

Hey everyone! I’ve been knee-deep in the world of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for years, and let me tell you, there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing bubbles pop up in an overmolded part. You’ve got this perfect plan—maybe you’re bonding TPE to a hard plastic like PP or ABS for a grip or seal—and then bam,

Hey there! I’ve been working with thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials for years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that TPE can be a real diva sometimes. One issue I’ve run into—and I bet you have too—is when those TPE granules get way too sticky. It’s a nightmare, right? They clump together, stick to

Hey everyone! I’ve been working with thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for years, and I’ve seen this question come up more times than I can count: “What happens if I soak TPE in hot water?” Maybe you’ve got a TPE product—like a kitchen gadget, a fitness band, or even a kid’s toy—and you’re wondering if a hot