Thermoplastic Elastomers/Thermoplastic Olefins/Wire & Cable Compounds
Producers of thermoplastic elastomers and thermoplastic olefins such as coated fabrics, artificial leather, soft-touch grips and flexible roofing membranes, will appreciate fundamental qualities such as soft-touch feel and ability to mold, form or blend with other polymers VERSIFY™ Plastomers and Elastomers can bring. Producers will also appreciate the excellent elastic recovery and exceptionally high filler loading features of VERSIFY Plastomers and Elastomers. Application benefits range from reduced material costs to increased sound-deadening capability, and from better comfort fit to improved durability.
Applications
- Compounding/polymer modification
- Automotive
- Industrial & consumer molded goods
- Hot melt adhesives
- Wire & Cable
- Films/sheet
- Building & Construction
- Footwear
| Key Product Features |
Benefits |
| Excellent adhesion to polyolefins |
Ability to mold, form or combine with inexpensive polyolefin resins to build cost-effective and feature-rich parts |
| Desired haptics: dry and non-rubbery, but soft-touch feel |
Impart a pleasurable “grip” or “touch” for increased consumer appeal |
| Exceptionally high filler loading |
Reduce material cost; increase sound-deadening capability; maintain processability despite high loadings |
| Excellent elastic recovery |
Comfort fit; reduced handling damage; durability/lifetime |
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