Multiflex™ TPE: The Smart Alternative to Rubber
Multiflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) are high-performance compounds engineered to replace thermoset rubber. They offer the elastic properties of rubber with the fast, efficient processing of plastics, making them the ideal choice for high-volume automotive and consumer applications.
● Extreme Hardness Range: Available from ultra-soft (20 Shore A) to semi-rigid (50 Shore D) to meet any tactile requirement.
● Weather & UV Resistance: Built to withstand harsh sunlight and outdoor exposure without cracking or fading.
● Broad Temperature Stability: Maintains flexibility and performance in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 120°C.
● Advanced Chemical Shield: Resistant to alcohols, acids, bases, and household detergents.
● Multi-Material Bonding: Specialized grades designed to bond perfectly to PP, PE, ABS, PC, and Nylon via overmolding.
● Exceptional Colorability: Can be easily matched to specific brand colors with high color stability over time.
● Silicone-Enhanced Grades: Available in "SIE" versions for superior scratch, mar, and abrasion resistance.
Key Features
● Lower Production Costs: Faster cycle times and lower energy consumption compared to traditional thermoset rubber.
● Eco-Friendly & Recyclable: Unlike rubber, Multiflex is 100% recyclable, helping brands meet sustainability goals.
● Weight Reduction: Low-density formulation helps in creating lightweight parts (critical for EV and portable electronics).
● Design Freedom: Can be molded into complex shapes and thin-wall sections that are impossible with standard rubber.
● Superior Surface Quality: Provides a clean, high-quality aesthetic finish that is dry to the touch and easy to clean.
● Eliminates Secondary Steps: Direct bonding capability removes the need for mechanical fasteners or toxic adhesives.
Core Benefits
Why Choose TPSiV over TPU or TPE?
Feature
Processing
Recyclability
Design
Cost
Weight
Multiflex™ TPE
Fast Injection Molding
100% Recyclable
High Complexity
Low (Streamlined)
Lightweight
Thermoset Rubber
Slow Vulcanization
Non-Recyclable
Limited Shapes
High (Labor Intensive)
Heavy
Versatile Rubber Replacement for Automotive & Industrial Excellence
The MULTIFLEX™ family of TPEs is designed to replace traditional thermoset rubber, offering faster cycle times and total design freedom while maintaining high thermal and electrical properties.
● Hardness Range: 10 Shore A to 55 Shore D.
● Product Families:
○ MULTIFLEX™ SiE: Silicone-enhanced TPEs for superior surface quality and scratch resistance.
○ MULTIFLEX™ TEA: Engineered for 2K overmolding/bonding to ABS, PC, and PMMA.
○ MULTIFLEX™ TES & G: Styrenic-based (SBC) compounds with excellent compression set and UV behavior.
○ MULTIFLEX™ TPO: Olefinic elastomers optimized for low-temperature impact and safety (e.g., airbag covers).
● Performance Advantages: Resistance to alcohols, acids, bases, and detergents; excellent colorability and UV stability.
● Applications: Airbag covers, automotive weather seals (glass encapsulation), cup holder mats, and HVAC seals.
