IN APPLICATION

Industrial

Uses of elastomers in hand tools, power tools, gardening equipment and hoses.

Industrial

Industrial applications

  • Hand tools: saws, screwdrivers and pliers
  • Power tools: rotary hammers and drills
  • Gardening: trimmers, spray heads and lawn mowers
  • Hose applications: mandrels, flexible water hoses and watering hoses

Related materials

TPE general-purpose 11N

The 11N series comprises general-purpose TPE grades for automotive, industrial and everyday consumer applications.

TPE for nylon overmolding 12C

The 12C series is used for overmolding PA6 and glass-fiber-reinforced PA6 in tool handles, kitchen utensil handles and electrical components.

Material development

Formulation development for diverse needs.

Elastomer formulations developed around product use, performance requirements and processing conditions. Discuss your specific needs with our sales and technical teams.

Discuss your material needs

Mechanical performance

Hardness, strength, elongation and wear resistance.

Feel and appearance

Tactile properties, transparency and matt or glossy finishes.

Environment and processing conditions

Temperature, chemical and flame resistance requirements, plus extrusion, injection molding or overmolding conditions.

Performance and suitability are discussed for each project.