Overmolding a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) onto rigid plastic can enhance a product’s features, including ergonomics and safety, by adding a cushion to increase comfort level, improve grip, or even contribute to vibration damping. Overmolding can also improve a product’s functionality, by creating a liquid tight seal, for example. Medalist® medical-grade TPEs provide medical device manufacturers many options for overmolding onto a wide range of engineering thermoplastics.
Why Choose Medalist TPEs for Overmolding?
- Excellent adhesion to a wide range of resins
- Specialty grades available, e.g. improved skin oil resistance or low compression set
- Cost effective alternative to silicone with more design freedom
Medalist Overmolding TPEs are formulated to adhere to these resins, and many more:
- PC, ABS, PC/ABS Blends
- Polyamide (Nylon 6, 66, 12, etc.)
- Copolyester
- Polyacrylate (PMMA, MBA, ASA, etc.)
- Polystyrene (GPPS, HIPS, blends)
- POM (Polyoxymethylene/polyacetal)
- SAN (Styrene acrylonitrile)
- PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate)
Regulatory Compliance
- Made with FDA food grade compliant ingredients
- Biocompatible, ISO 10993-5 compliant
- REACH SVHC compliant
- Free of DEHP, phthalates, BPA, and latex
- Free of ADM (animal derived materials)
- Manufactured in an ISO-13485 certified facility
For more information about other Medalist TPEs for medical applications, go to our Medalist product page.
