KRAIBURG TPE Presents Integrated Compound Portfolio for Automotive Interior Applications

KRAIBURG TPE, a global leader in the manufacture and production of thermoplastic elastomer compound, presents an integrated compound portfolio for the automotive industry. KARIBURG TPE is taking up the trends and challenges involved in mobility becoming increasingly connected, electrified and automated, with two material series that focus particularly on the increasing requirements of automotive interior components.

The THERMOLAST® K compounds in the FG/SF and VS/AD/HM series meet the highest quality standards with regard to durability, robustness and scratch resistance of soft-touch surfaces for automotive interior applications. A new compound for cost-conscious implementation of shelf mats complements the portfolio.

For all sizes and shapes: The FG/SF series

As components for visible areas often set exacting standards for materials due to varying sizes and geometries, KRAIBURG TPE has developed the FG/SF (Fogging/Surface-Finish) series

• Excellent flowability allows stress-relieved filling with complex component geometries, low wall thicknesses or large variations in wall thickness.

• Flawless surface quality: Perfect surfaces even at low processing temperatures.

• Reduced pressure peaks: The risk of distortion or waviness is reduced.

• High dimensional accuracy and reproducibility.

• Odor assessment: Very good and consistent results in accordance with VDA 270 B3, with a score of 3.0 for all hardnesses from 50 to 80 Shore A.

• Extra robust for everyday use.

A multitalented compound: The VS/AD/HM series

The VS/AD/HM (Velvet Surface/Adhesion/High Mechanical Properties) series is naturally gifted for adhesion: Its compounds combine adhesion to polar thermoplastics such as PC, ABS, ABS/PC, ASA, and SAN and to PA6 or PA12 polyamides. Further advantages are:

• Excellent TPU-level scratch and abrasion resistance combined with compliance with established OEM standards such as those involving emission and odor.

• Resistance to sebum oils, creams and automobile-specific cleaning agents.

• Outstandingly velvety touch.

• Good processing properties.

KRAIBURG TPE is now launching its new GP/HF compound series. The series combines optimum flowability with an attractive cost-performance ratio, in the usual consistent quality. KRAIBURG TPE is thus making a major effort to support the automotive industry in coping with high cost pressures.

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