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VTC TPE Group -
- a world leader in thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) |
| Year established : |
50 |
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 New ultra soft mediprene TPE New ultra soft mediprene TPE
The VTC TPE Group has added to their mediprene range with a remarkable ultrasoft Zero Shore A rated TPE compound. Manufactured at the group’s Swedish site, VTC Elastoteknik, the grade has been developed for the medical device market including respiratory and wound care applications.
New ultra soft mediprene TPE
20/07/2007
The VTC TPE Group has added to their mediprene range with a remarkable ultrasoft Zero Shore A rated TPE compound. Manufactured at the group’s Swedish site, VTC Elastoteknik, the grade has been developed for the medical device market including respiratory and wound care applications.
The unique softness of the new compound will enhance patient care by avoiding the irritation and discomfort which can be caused by many of the traditional rigid materials. Mediprene compounds are also completely synthetic and thus latex free, avoiding potential allergy risks.
The mediprene range offers advanced design flexibility; it can be coloured and is available in transparent and translucent grades ranging from Zero Shore A to 62 Shore D. All mediprene grades are based on medically approved raw materials and representative grades have passed cytotoxicity tests according to ISO 10993-5.
Managing Director for VTC TPE Group, Per G. Hellberg commented “We are committed to bringing exciting new materials to market; the development of our mediprene range demonstrates the advanced properties of thermoplastic elastomers and the virtually unlimited design opportunities our compounds offer”.
Compounds (Polymer blends) •
Polyethylene blends • Olefin copolymers •
SBS-Teleblockpolymer •
SEBS-Blockcopolymer •
TPV-thermoplastic vulcanised material •
TPE Group is an integral part of Vita Thermoplastic Compounds Ltd, a British Vita Group company. Consisting of three companies, the group has a unified history of more than 70 years:
Embracing TPE-S, TPOs and TPVs, the group’s portfolio of TPEs is one of the most comprehensive in the marketplace. For more specific information about VTC materials, please visit one of the websites indicated above.
Merging the high-value properties of thermoplastics and rubbers, and capitalizing on the advantages of injection, overmoulding and extrusion, VTC TPEs bring outstanding flexibility to performance and cost savings in applications in a wide range of industries.
 | Appliances and Domestic Application Areas
Domestic articles, household goods, castor wheels, toys, bottle stops, vacuum cleaner seals, horse shoes, power tools, hand tools, sanitary seals, door stops and wedges, beer barrel bungs, toothbrushes, beer crate handles, and outdoor all-year-round applications |  | Automotive Application Areas
Interior: stowage consoles, cup-holders, floor-well mats, grips/handles, buttons, seat adjusters, grommets, profiles, pedal covers, facia mats, ignition lock surrounds and soft touch arm rests.
Exterior: mud flaps, roof rack feet, wheel arch liners, tread mats, side steps, bumpers, door seals, under floor air deflectors and stone chip protectors.
Under the hood: air ducts, radiator air ducts, radiator grill edges and shield seals. | |
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