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Uniprene® Features
What Is Uniprene®?
Uniprene® is a specially designed thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV). It performs like cured EPDM with the feel of thermoset rubber…but processes with the ease and speed of a thermoplastic olefin (TPO). Uniprene® TPVs have mechanical and recovery properties comparable to most vulcanized elastomers and are superior in performance to most thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).
What Are The Material Characteristics Of Uniprene®?
- High elastic recovery.
- Non-hygroscopic characteristics usually eliminating
the need for predrying.
- Light natural color. Excellent whitening index
permitting easy recoloring or precoloring and reduction of color loading
requirements.
- Wide service temperature range.
- Excellent low compression set at room and elevated
temperatures.
- Recyclability.
- Easy processability on standard thermoplastic equipment.
What Grades Of Uniprene® Are Available?
Uniprene® TPVs are available in a hardness range of 35 Shore A to 50 Shore D. However, customized Uniprene® grades can be formulated to meet your specific application needs. All Uniprene® grades are available in natural (colorable) and black. Uniprene® can also be provided in custom colors, matched to meet a specific need.
7100-Series: General Purpose Grade
- Available Durometers: 35A, 45A, 55A, 64A, 73A, 80A, 87A,40D, 50D.
- All grades are available in natural and black.
7010-Series: Non-toxic Grade
(FDA, NSF, ISO 10993)
- Available Durometers: 45A, 55A, 64A, 73A, 80A, 87A, 40D, 50D.
- Certified in accordance with NSF 61 standard and
compliant with FDA regulations. Individual ingredients conform to various
sections listed under 21CFR making them suitable for specific use in
food-contact, medical and other regulated applications. Please consult the 21
CFR for suitability to a specific regulated application.
7400-Series: EPDM Bondable Grade
- Available Durometers: 64A, 80A, 40D.
- Designed for specific applications requiring
bondability to various substrates including thermoset EPDM and polyolefins.
Custom Uniprene®
- In addition to the general purpose, regulated-use and bonding grades, customized Uniprene® can be
developed to meet a variety of application requirements.
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