Beyond the Toothbrush Grip: New Overmolding TPEs in Applications with Unique Requirements | Teknor Apex

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Beyond the Toothbrush Grip: New Overmolding TPEs in Applications with Unique Requirements

Increasingly, overmolding is being used to enhance the functionality of a product. This whitepaper presents several case studies highlighting Teknor Apex’s unique Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) solutions for overmolding applications, where properties and features beyond good adhesion and haptics, are required.

Highlights:
• Fundamentals of TPE Overmolding
• Testing Adhesion Strength
• Case Studies: Food Container Seals, O-rings and Gaskets, Drug Resistant Medical Device Components

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Thermoplastic Elastomers

Looking for information on plastic overmolding, two shot molding or insert molding? Check out this online resource for engineers, whether you're looking for assistance in overmolding material selection, part design, or process optimization.

A peel test of two extruded and molded plastic parts in an AD lab

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