Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), also referred to as elastoplasts, are a class of copolymers. They are a physical mixture of polymers, a plastic and a rubber with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties.TPE behaves at room temperature like the classic elastomers, but with heat supply, TPE can be plastically deformed and thus also shows a thermoplastic behavior. Thermoplastic elastomers exhibit benefits typical of both rubber-like materials and plastic. The advantage of using thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) is the ability to stretch and return to their original shape, resulting in a longer life than other materials.