Solution: Medalist® TPEs
Key benefits:
- Weldable and heat sealable
- No curing necessary
- Low permeability (air and moisture)
For years, LSR, or liquid silicone rubber, has been the go-to for soft-touch applications like gaskets, tubing, seals, valves, and dropper bulbs. But, its environmental footprint along with increasing regulatory pressure is leaving manufacturers searching for eco-friendly silicone alternatives.
Teknor Apex understands this need and has developed thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that replicate silicone’s performance, but without the same environmental impact. Our sustainable TPEs are proven to offer:
- Recyclability: Easily recycled during production and at product end of life
- Lower Environmental Impact: LSR’s production, from raw material sourcing to manufacturing, is energy-intensive
- Versatility: Custom formulations to meet end use requirements, including ultra-low hardness and color matching
- Manufacturing Efficiencies: Compatible with standard thermoplastic injection molding and extrusion equipment, with no post-treatment needed
- Multi-Component Designs: Co-mold or co-extrude with PP; final products remain recyclable
- Cost Savings: Up to 5x more cost-effective considering raw material costs and manufacturing efficiencies
TPE Success Stories: Replacing Silicone
Biopharma Peristaltic Tubing
Dispensing Valve for Food & Beverage or Personal Care Packaging
Solution: Monprene® TPEs
Key benefits:
- Recycling compatibility with olefinic streams (full package recyclability)
- Feels and performs like silicone
- Formulation customization, including color
Dropper Bulbs for Beauty & Personal Care, Pharma, and Food & Beverage
Solution: Medalist® TPEs
Key benefits:
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- Short cycle times for better economics
- Soft and silky feel mimicking silicone
Mask Seals for Water Sports and Laboratory & Safety
Solution: Monprene® TPEs
Key benefits:
- Lower carbon footprint, recyclable solution
- Verified by end-users for performance, comfort, and fit
- Cost effective