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Uniprene® Benefits
UNIPRENE THERMOPLASTIC VULCANIZATES...
Teknor Apex, a world-leader in thermoplastic vulcanizate technology, offers you the Uniprene® family of compounds…specialized products that are superior to conventional TPVs in terms of function, aesthetics, and processability.
The Performance Benefits Of Uniprene®:
Uniprene® TPVs are composed of a fully cross-linked elastomeric phase finely dispersed in a thermoplastic matrix. The result is functional performance similar to the high elastic recovery of vulcanized rubber but with the processability of plastic. Because Uniprene® compounds are cross-linked elastomers, soft grades provide a linear stress-strain relationship, thereby providing rubber-like performance characteristics. Low compression set properties create the opportunity for replacing thermoset rubber in applications such as weather stripping, gaskets and seals. Also, because of lower specific gravity part weight reductions can be achieved versus thermoset rubbers. A wide service temperature range of -60 degrees C to +135 degrees C makes Uniprene® suitable for performance under many static and dynamic conditions as well as applications requiring tight sealing.
The Aesthetic Benefits Of Uniprene®:
The light natural hue of Uniprene® results in bright, vibrant colors. Since Uniprene® exhibits less inherent yellowness than most commercial TPVs, lower loading of pigments or color concentrates are required for coloring. The combination of aesthetics with functionality can provide improvements in product appearance, ergonomics, noise and vibration dampening, and enhanced safety features. This is especially true in soft-touch applications requiring overmolding or coextrusion.
The Processing Benefits Of Uniprene®:
Uniprene® compounds can be processed on standard thermoplastic equipment and can provide
sizable gains in productivity compared to thermoset compounds. Due to its
nonhygroscopic nature, Uniprene® can normally be processed without the
pre-drying necessary for conventional thermoplastic vulcanizates. All grades of
Uniprene® thermoplastic vulcanizate are suitable for both injection and
extrusion processes. Because of its excellent melt strength, Uniprene® also
provides good part shape retention in unsupported blow molding applications.
Uniprene® is recyclable and can be processed several times without significant
property losses. Processing guidelines are available from your Teknor Apex
Company representative.
Teknor Apex engineers will assist you with design engineering, prototyping and manufacturing anywhere in the world.
We will help you choose the best Uniprene® grade for your application and we can specially formulate for the specific look and feel your desire. Our team can also work with you to fully understand part and mold design considerations for your product. | 
