Expert Engineering Consultation for TPE Selection
When it comes to custom TPE parts, our engineers help you select the right elastomer based on performance, manufacturability, and cost.
TPE Materials We Process
Thermoplastic elastomers combine rubber-like elasticity with thermoplastic processing. We support multiple TPE families for different applications and performance requirements.
TPE
Cost-effective, soft, and highly flexible elastomer with good surface feel and easy processing. Offers a wide hardness range and good compatibility for overmolding on PP/ABS substrates. Commonly used for grips, seals, consumer products, and soft-touch housings.
TPU
High-strength elastomer with excellent abrasion resistance, tear strength, and load-bearing capability. Maintains flexibility under dynamic stress and provides good oil and wear resistance. Ideal for wheels, wear parts, protective covers, and industrial components.
TPV
Dynamically vulcanized elastomer with superior heat, weather, and aging resistance. Offers rubber-like performance with thermoplastic processing efficiency and good compression set resistance. Widely used for automotive seals, outdoor components, and long-life gaskets.
Key Features of Thermoplastic Elastomer
- Rubber-like elasticity with soft-touch feel
- Can be processed by injection molding and extrusion without vulcanization
- Can be processed by injection molding and extrusion without vulcanization
- Recyclable and reprocessable material
- Adjustable hardness (Shore A 30 – 120+)
- Good chemical and weather resistance (depending on grade)
- Excellent design flexibility for complex geometries
TPE Customization & Processing Expertise
We provide full support from material selection to final production, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and cost control.
- Hardness and flexibility customization
- Color matching and surface textures
- Customer-specified compounds and brands
- Overmolding adhesion optimization
- Food-grade and medical-grade material compliance
- UV, chemical, and flame-retardant grades
Jiangzhi Processing Services
What materials can you overmold with TPE?
Metals (aluminum, stainless steel, copper), engineering plastics (ABS, PC, PA, POM, PP), and certain rubber materials (such as NBR, EPDM, silicone, or natural rubber), depending on compatibility and surface treatment.
How does TPE perform compared to silicone?
Customers often compare these two. TPE offers easier processing and lower cost, while silicone withstands higher heat and harsh environments.
How does TPE perform in heat, cold, and outdoor conditions?
Performance varies by grade, but most TPEs offer good flexibility across temperatures and solid resistance to UV and weathering.
What are the typical tolerances for molded TPE parts?
TPE parts usually follow wider tolerances than rigid plastics due to softness and elasticity, often around ISO 3302-M3.
