Olefin (base) Thermoplastic Elastomer
Themorun is a high performance TPE composed of a dispersed olefinic rubber (EPR, EPDM) as the domain and olefinic thermoplastic (PP, PE) as the matrix.
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| Electric Microscope picture of Thermorun (Cured Type) |
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Morphology
| Matrix: |
Olefin (Olefinic) Thermoplastic |
| Domain: |
Olefin (Olefinic) Rubber |
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Features of Thermorun
- Thermorun has excellent physical properties.
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- Low density allows lightweight products.
- Able to provide wide range of hardness (Durometer Hardness 55A
60D)
- High volume resistivity for excellent insulative properties
- Thermorun has excellent rubber elasticity.
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- Providing excellent seal properties
- Excellent recovery properties
- Thermorun has excellent durability.
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- Good resistance to heat aging, water, weather and ozone.
- Good resistance to chemicals
- Thermorun has excellent moldability performance.
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- Thermorun applies to injection, extrusion and blow molding and can be used in normal molding equipment for thermoplastic.
- Thermorun can be used in double layer molding or co-extrusion molding.
- Can be easily colored by dry color or color masterbatch
- Materials can be easily recycled into itself
Applications
- Automotive Components
- Bumper, Airbag cover, Interior parts, Glass run channel, Trim work, Hoses, Exterior trim, etc.
- Industrial
- Roofing sheet, Cabling, Environmental liners, Hoses, Hand grip, Gaskets, etc.
- Electric / Home electric
- Cabling, Hoses, Connectors, etc.
Grade Line-up
| Thermorun |
Mid-high Hardness Series |
Low Hardness Series |
| Non Cured ( blend) Type |
Cured Type |
| Characteristics |
- High impact strength at low temperature
- Can provide low *CLTE without filler
*CLTE: Co Efficient of Liner Thermal Expansion
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- Like rubber
- High mechanical strength
- High oil resistance
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