BASF and Mizuno upscale performance training shoes
In line with its strategy to fuel the future of footwear with winning material solutions, BASF introduces Elastopan polyurethane for the midsole of Mizuno’s new training footwear – TC-01 and TC-02.
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Run Photon run… with compounds from Kraiburg TPE
Kraiburg TPE is supplying thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for several functional components of the Photon, an innovative educational robot. Two established Thermolast K compounds are being used for the running surfaces as well as the feelers and eyes of the interactive robot.
Giant wheel made from Tecnothane hot cast elastomers features on Huntsman stand at K2019
A giant wheel, which has a diameter of 1,74 meters, is taking center stage at Huntsman’s stand at K this week - demonstrating the flexibility and durability of the company’s range of hot cast elastomers.
Kraiburg TPE to introduce the world’s first VDI 2017-compliant Thermolast M compounds for TPE/PA composite applications
With its new MC/AD/PA Thermolast M series, Kraiburg TPE launches the first thermoplastic elastomers that not only hold certifications for healthcare applications in accordance with EU and FDA standards but can also be combined directly with polyamides.
Kraiburg TPE is setting new standards in applications with food contact
With its two new compound series, FC/CM1 and FC/CM2, Kraiburg TPE meets the most important set of rules on applications with food contact: Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (21CFR) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Huntsman to highlight elastomers that help stretch Film & Sheet possibilities at K 2019
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomers, designed for consumer and industrial film and sheet applications, will be a key talking point for Huntsman at this year’s K show.
Kraiburg TPE supplies compound for innovative cosmetics dispenser
With a chemically resistant and soft-touch thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) made by Kraiburg TPE, the product developers at Coradin, a French injection molder, have redefined the way liquid cosmetics are dosed and prepared.
Flame-retardant TPEs with adhesion to polyamides
Custom-engineered thermoplastic elastomers with halogen-free flameretardant technology make it possible to produce hard/soft components with direct adhesion to PA
Huntsman: delivering elastomers innovation at K 2019
Global chemical company Huntsman today revealed further details of the products it will promote at K 2019 this October.
K 2019: New solid silicone rubber for improved fire safety
Wacker will be presenting a new flame-retardant solid silicone rubber for the rail industry at K 2019, the 21st International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. Elastosil R 771 meets the fire-safety codes applicable for all rolling stock in the European Union since 2018. T
Innovation with adhesion compound from Kraiburg TPE
Thermolast A makes assembling roof rail covers easier by integrating the seal using multi-component injection molding
Wacker expands silicone elastomer production in China
Wacker inaugurated a new production line for silicone elastomers at its Zhangjiagang site in China.
Lanxess Adiprene LF technology enables injection molding of cast PU elastomers
Adiprene C930, a unique Low Free MDI based cast urethane from specialty chemicals company LANXESS, has just proven as an appropriate material for being processed via injection molding.
Thermolast K for aesthetic and overmolded dog toy
Kraiburg TPE has demonstrated its expertise in custom-engineered thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) by providing a compound tailored to the precise balance of hardness and flexibility for a durable dog toy in combination with superior adhesion to nylon and excellent colorability.
Ineos Styrolution introduces new grade for the healthcare industry
Ineos Styrolution’s new Styroflex 4G80 is specifically designed for medical tubing applications.
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