EPDM rubber can be found throughout white goods and appliances, in the form of seals, gaskets, hoses, and other components due to its sealing and dampening properties. Initiatives around the globe are forcing manufacturers to consider end-of-life management of their products and how to design for recyclability. EPDM is a thermoset rubber and is therefore is limited in terms of recyclability. Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPVs) are the primary alternatives to EPDM rubber for white goods; providing benefits that extend well beyond recyclability.
Discover why manufacturers are replacing EPDM rubber with Sarlink® TPV:
1. Sarlink TPV Can be Recycled
Learn about TPV recycling --including PIR, PCR, and chemical recycling opportunities.
2. Achieve >60% Cost Savings
Get a detailed cost comparison case study-- with an analysis of cycle times, manufacturing complexity, processing steps, and scrap rates.
3. Superior Sealing Performance
Access technical data comparing the performance of TPV to EPDM -- consider sealing performance over the life of the part, and compare the compression set, stress releaxation, and compression load deflection data of these materials.
4. Greater Design Freedom
Find out how TPVs offer more design flexibility -- achieve more intricate designs with increased precision, simplify multi-component systems with co-extursion or 2K injection molding, and utilize custom colors to match your brand's pallet.
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