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Santoprene TPV (thermoplastic vulcanization) is used in weather seals, underhood and under-car applications, and interior components. In weather seals, TPV is used as a lightweight alternative to thermoset rubber materials in semi-dynamic and static parts. In underhood and under-car applications, it
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show a multitude of very small particles, typically no bigger than a couple of microns in diameter. These particles are fully vulcanized rubber (typically EPDM rubber for most
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The results of tests that measured the color shift (Delta E) between the exterior and interior surfaces of old and new automotive secondary roof profiles showed that the TPV material experienced insignificant color changes. Other tests, which looked at whether the surfaces of the profiles bore the
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Two-shot injection moulding: TPV can be combined with polymers through several multi-shot injection moulding processes. By combining multiple materials, a wide variety of parts applications, such as a hard/soft combination, can be achieved. The process produces both a finished part and a substrate
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In plumbing, Santoprene TPV creates long-term seals, gaskets, and grommets that are resistant to flex fatigue, harsh temperatures, and chemicals. It can be used in a variety of sealing applications, including pipe seals, bridge expansion joints and curtain walls, parts for potable water, and pipe
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In commercial glazing seals, Santoprene TPV is used for curtain walls, storefronts, architectural windows, and skylight weather seal applications. It is also commonly used in residential glazing seals due to its low air and water infiltration ratings for the life of window and door systems.
392:. Manufacturing a part using Santoprene TPV, in contrast to rubber, is less complex. Santoprene TPV is ready to use and does not need to be compounded with different ingredients such as reinforcing fillers (carbon black, mineral fillers), stabilizers, plasticizing oils, and curing systems.
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boots, due to its flex life, fluid resistance, and sealability. In the appliance sector, a dishwasher sump boot made with
Santoprene TPV provided good sealing and resistance to heat and fluids. Due to its sealing properties, Santoprene TPV was also successful in the domestic and high-rise
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were first reported in 1962 by A.M. Gessler and W.H. Haslett. In 1973, W.K. Fisher reported about the dynamic vulcanization process through his early work on polypropylene (PP)/ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM) based TPVs with peroxides as a cross-linking agent. This resulted in the
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Santoprene TPV is used in washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, small appliances, and floor care. Its properties enable it to be used in a range of parts including pump seals, hoses, couplings, vibration dampeners, drum rollers, knobs, and controls.
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commercialization of âUniroyal TPRâ thermoplastic rubber. TPVs are a blend between a thermoplastic matrix and vulcanized rubber - combining the properties of both. TPVs are characterized by a combination of elastomeric properties including
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Santoprene TPV is used in wiring connectors to make watertight seals with electrical and thermal resistance, insulation for high voltage applications, and flexibility even at low temperatures to â60°C.
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For electrical components, Santoprene TPV can be used for watertight seals, enabling connectors to be insert-molded to cable jacketing, producing a single integral part.
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