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Elastomers

TPE-V

Thermoplastic vulcanisate (TPV)

TPV is an elastomer in which dynamically vulcanised EPDM rubber is dispersed in a polypropylene matrix; it gives the heat, ozone and compression-set resistance of EPDM with thermoplastic processability. It runs continuously up to 135 °C and is recyclable. Uses include vehicle glass-run seals, bellows, gaskets and outdoor seals.

0,94–0,98 g/cm³
Density
35 Shore A – 50 Shore D
Hardness
%20–35
Compression set (70 °C/22 h)
−40 … 135 °C
Continuous use

Values are typical ranges for the material family; binding values are in the TDS sent with the quotation.

  • Flexible
  • High heat resistance
  • UV and weathering

Price and lead time are given in the quotation according to quantity and delivery terms; there is no list price on the site.

Overview

TPE-V is the standard grade of the TPE-V family in the elastomers group. It is used in applications such as vehicle glass-run and door seals, bellows and air ducts, outdoor and construction gaskets. The grade with the right flow for injection, extrusion or another process is specified in the quotation together with your quantity and colour; TDS and SDS are sent with the quotation.

Typical properties

PropertyTypical value
Density0,94–0,98 g/cm³
Hardness35 Shore A – 50 Shore D
Compression set (70 °C/22 h)%20–35
Continuous use−40 … 135 °C

Tensile strength is measured to ISO 527, melt flow rate to ISO 1133, heat deflection temperature to ISO 75 (1.8 MPa); flammability class per UL94. Depending on supplier and grade, values can fall outside this range.

Applications

  • Vehicle glass-run and door seals
  • Bellows and air ducts
  • Outdoor and construction gaskets
  • Soft-touch and tool grips

Documents

The supplier's technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS) for TPE-V are sent by e-mail with the quoted grade; because the same code has different sheets at different suppliers we do not publish a single file on the site. To see the sheet in advance, request it with the link below.

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