THE CHALLENGE The automotive industry is increasingly turning to engineered thermoplastics to replace metal parts, thereby achieving benefits of lower weight for greater fuel efficiency, increased design freedom to incorporate larger numbers of sophisticated components, and lower costs from elimination of secondary fabrication steps. HellermannTyton designers believed that engineered thermoplastics were the answer.

Material benefits of TPU, PC, Silicone, & TPE

THE SOLUTION Gravi-Tech™ density-modified formulations are unique, high-density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals. They are formulated using select metallic fillers and engineered thermoplastic resins to achieve the specific gravity of different metals, while providing the design flexibility and processing ease of conventional thermoplastics.

Faster Speed-to-Market and Increased Design Flexibility – The sampling and validating of thermoplastic formulations is faster than that of traditionally used materials such as ceramics or printed circuit boards (PCB). Better Performance-to-Cost Ratios – Traditionally used materials can cost 30–40% more than a thermoplastic solution at only slightly better performance. Small Part Manufacturing Capabilities – Thermoplastics can be molded into smaller parts, whereas the manufacturing process of traditionally used materials limits this capability.

Caption: BIC Soleil® Click 5 women’s razor handle utilizes reSound™ R TPE with 62 percent recycled content.

Avient highlighting sustainable solutions at France Innovation Plasturgie including reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPEs that can be used in applicati

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TPE manufacturer Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri is extremely active in the ski-boot market.

TPE manufacturer Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri is extremely active in the ski-boot market.