HEXPOL TPE Advances Custom Thermoplastic Elastomer Innovations

The industrial landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with increasingly stringent requirements for material performance in demanding applications. Standardized products often fall short of meeting these complex and specialized needs. HEXPOL TPE, as a leader in thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), combines deep materials science expertise with exceptional customization capabilities to deliver solutions that exceed expectations.

HEXPOL TPE distinguishes itself through its comprehensive understanding of materials science and precise insight into customer requirements. The company's extensive technical portfolio encompasses multiple advanced technologies including TPS (thermoplastic styrenics), TPO (thermoplastic olefins), TPU (thermoplastic polyurethanes), TPV (thermoplastic vulcanizates), and biobased compounds. What truly sets HEXPOL TPE apart is its ability to tackle the most challenging development projects, transforming customer concepts into reality through customized material solutions.

HEXPOL TPE offers an extensive product line designed to meet core requirements across various industries:

• Dryflex TPE: As the most extensive product family, Dryflex offers numerous grades suitable for consumer goods, automotive, construction, and cable applications, delivering exceptional performance and versatility.
• Mediprene TPE: Specifically developed for medical device applications, this series excels in biocompatibility, chemical resistance, and processing characteristics, meeting the healthcare industry's rigorous safety standards.
• Epseal TPE: This series provides odor-free, high-performance sealing solutions particularly valuable for food and beverage packaging, ensuring product freshness and safety.

HEXPOL TPE actively supports global sustainability initiatives through environmentally conscious material development:

• Dryflex Green TPE: These biobased TPE compounds utilize renewable plant-based resources, significantly reducing dependence on fossil fuels while maintaining excellent performance characteristics.
• Lifocork Biocomposites: This innovative material combines the tactile qualities of natural cork with the processing advantages of plastics, offering new design possibilities with enhanced environmental benefits.
• Dryflex Circular TPE: Demonstrating commitment to circular economy principles, these compounds incorporate recycled polymers, transforming waste into valuable materials while reducing landfill dependency.

For the automotive sector's exacting requirements, HEXPOL TPE has developed specialized series:

• Dryflex AM TPE: Engineered for applications like automotive floor mats, these materials provide superior anti-slip properties and wear resistance, enhancing vehicle safety and comfort.
• Dryflex Interior TPE: Designed for automotive interior components, this series features low odor, minimal fogging, and reduced VOC emissions, contributing to improved cabin air quality.
• Dryflex HiF TPE: These ultra-high flow materials enable precision molding of complex panels and surface components, optimizing manufacturing efficiency for automotive applications.

For applications facing extreme conditions, HEXPOL TPE offers high-performance solutions:

• Dryflex Flam TPE: These halogen-free flame retardant (HFFR) materials provide exceptional fire safety performance while minimizing toxic gas emissions during combustion.
• Dryflex TPV: Known for outstanding durability, heat resistance, and fluid compatibility, these thermoplastic vulcanizates maintain stable performance in harsh operating conditions.
• Dryflex Cable: These low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) compounds meet stringent cable industry requirements for sheathing, filling, and insulation, prioritizing safety during fire incidents.

The company's portfolio extends to several specialized materials:

• Lifolit soft PVC: These non-phthalate and DEHP-free PVC compounds comply with increasingly strict environmental and health regulations while meeting performance requirements.
• Dryflex WS TPE: Featuring unique hydrophilic properties that enable water-induced expansion, these materials open new possibilities in medical and personal care applications.
• Lifobatch: These color and additive masterbatches for soft polymers enable precise color matching and functional enhancements for product optimization.