{"id":149,"date":"2021-02-01T00:00:33","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T00:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/?page_id=149"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:57:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T20:57:54","slug":"elastomer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/products\/elastomer\/","title":{"rendered":"Thermoplastic Elastomer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 30px );margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>We compound innovative solutions by utilizing the widest array of base Thermoplastic Elastomer technologies available in the industry. Each product category reflects our commitment to drive TPE technology in support of our core commitments to our valued customers: Solutions, Customization, and Service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 30px );margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.6;\">We offer unbiased information to help you:<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.determine-the-right-tpe\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Determine the Right TPE<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 determine-the-right-tpe\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Determine the Right TPE<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">We provide TPE solutions ranging from off-the-shelf resins to custom compounds. Whether your application requires a soft, tactile feel or tough, durable performance, our TPE products can be compounded to include a variety of other properties.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing how a material will be used in its end-use application can help determine the correct TPE to choose. We encourage you to view our <a href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/choosing-the-correct-tpe\/\">Application Checklist<\/a>, and then <a href=\"\/contact\/ask-our-engineers\/\">Ask Our Engineers<\/a> for assistance in determining the best solution to fit your application requirements and budget.<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.determine-additional-properties\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Determine Additional Properties<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-2 determine-additional-properties\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-2\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Determine Additional Properties<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Does your project require something outside of the norm? Our history and expertise give us some of the strongest custom compounding capability in the industry. Collaboration and communication are the cornerstones of successful development, and we make the process easy by combining local support with a centralized product team that is dedicated to TPEs.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.experience-top-notch-service\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Experience Top-Notch Service<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-3 experience-top-notch-service\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-3\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Experience Top-Notch Service<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">Customers like you are what drive our business. We pride ourselves on being big enough to compete with anyone, anywhere, without sacrificing the individual attention that is critical to launching successful programs. We strive to meet our commitments, and to provide straight-forward advice and recommendations \u2013 even if they don\u2019t fit into our product line. To learn more contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/contact\/find-a-representative\/north-america\/\">local RTP Company representative<\/a> today!<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.understand-tpe-basics\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Understand TPE Basics<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-4 understand-tpe-basics\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#e2e2e2;--awb-background:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-4\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Understanding TPEs<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) are a class of polymers that behave like thermoset rubber but are melt processable via thermoplastic processing methods. Unlike thermoset rubber, however, they can be easily reprocessed and remolded. The ability to process these materials with thermoplastic methods allows for design and fabrication freedom that thermoset rubber does not offer.<\/p>\n<p>All TPEs are composed of crystalline and amorphous domains, either as a blend or as a block co-polymer. the combination of crystalline and amorphous domains are what give TPEs their thermoplastic and elastomeric properties.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-bottom:20px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/understanding-tpes\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 30px );margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.6;\">For more information about specific thermoplastic elastomers, select from the menu below:<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:20px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f8f8f8;--awb-border-color:#dddddd;--awb-background-color:#eeeeee;--awb-divider-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.25);--awb-divider-hover-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.25);--awb-icon-color:#009966;--awb-title-color:#009966;--awb-content-color:#333333;--awb-icon-box-color:#009966;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#7dc142;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:700;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:20px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:regular;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-149-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-df2ae84795339bf44 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#009966;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_df2ae84795339bf44\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"df2ae84795339bf44\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#df2ae84795339bf44\" href=\"#df2ae84795339bf44\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Nylabond<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Series<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"df2ae84795339bf44\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_df2ae84795339bf44\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Nylabond<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> materials deliver TPV-based performance for nylon bonding.<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-bottom:20px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/nylabond-performance-tpe-for-nylon-overmolding\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c8b400031afe659d3 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#009966;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c8b400031afe659d3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c8b400031afe659d3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#c8b400031afe659d3\" href=\"#c8b400031afe659d3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Polabond<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Series<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c8b400031afe659d3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c8b400031afe659d3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Polabond<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> products utilize multiple base technologies to meet your polar substrate overmolding needs.<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-bottom:20px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/polabond-performance-tpe-for-overmolding\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b6a741a04a2c00aea fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b6a741a04a2c00aea\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b6a741a04a2c00aea\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#b6a741a04a2c00aea\" href=\"#b6a741a04a2c00aea\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">RTP 2700 Series<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b6a741a04a2c00aea\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b6a741a04a2c00aea\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>SEBS and SBC-based compounds offering a broad range of options for properties, surface feel, clarity, and processing.<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-bottom:20px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/rtp-2700\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-05ab6bec085724560 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#009966;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_05ab6bec085724560\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"05ab6bec085724560\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#05ab6bec085724560\" href=\"#05ab6bec085724560\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">RTPrene<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Series<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"05ab6bec085724560\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_05ab6bec085724560\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">RTPrene<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> is a fully vulcanized thermoplastic rubber material that is easy to process, lightweight, and resistant to wear and tear.<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-9 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-bottom:20px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/rtprene-tpv\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3e1cea8e2939c0b26 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3e1cea8e2939c0b26\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3e1cea8e2939c0b26\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#3e1cea8e2939c0b26\" href=\"#3e1cea8e2939c0b26\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Specialty TPEs<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3e1cea8e2939c0b26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3e1cea8e2939c0b26\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Color, Flame Retardant, Wear Resistant, Structural, Conductive\u2026 no one does specialty TPE better than RTP Company!<\/p>\n<div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-10 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-bottom:20px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/specialty-tpes\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>For more details, check out our <a href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/tpe-resin-system-portfolio\/\">TPE Resin System portfolio<\/a>, or review these resources compiled by our in-house TPE experts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/tpe-property-comparison\/\">TPE Property Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/tpe-overmolding-bonding-and-substrate-considerations\/\">TPE Overmolding, Bonding, and Substrate Considerations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/conductive-thermoplastic-elastomer-compounds\/\">Conductive TPEs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/products\/elastomer\/flame-retardant-tpe-compounds\/\">Flame Retardant TPE Compounds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, if you have any questions, please feel free to <a href=\"\/contact\/ask-our-engineers\/\">Ask Our Engineers<\/a> or find\u00a0<a href=\"\/contact\/find-a-representative\/north-america\/\">your local sales engineer<\/a>!!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:5px;--awb-background-color:#dddadb;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 30px );margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator triangle fusion-section-separator-1\" style=\"--awb-border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;--awb-spacer-height:1px;--awb-svg-margin-left:15px;--awb-svg-margin-right:15px;--awb-svg-margin-left-medium:15px;--awb-svg-margin-right-medium:15px;--awb-svg-margin-left-small:15px;--awb-svg-margin-right-small:15px;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-svg\"><div class=\"divider-candy-arrow bottom\" style=\"top:0px;border-top-color: #ffffff;\"><\/div><div class=\"divider-candy bottom\" style=\"bottom:-21px;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;border-left:1px solid #ffffff;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer-height\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Download a copy of our Thermoplastic Elastomers brochure today!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Learn more about RTP Company\u2019s extensive portfolio of elastomers and the process of having a specialty compound formulated for your application\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-11 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/TPE-Overall-Brochure-111821.pdf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Brochure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/TPE-Overall-Brochure-111821.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Thermoplastic Elastomers Brochure\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"351\" height=\"425\" alt=\"RTP Company - Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) Brochure\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thermoplastic-Elastomers-Brochure.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thermoplastic-Elastomers-Brochure.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-49014\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27351%27%20height%3D%27425%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20351%20425%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27351%27%20height%3D%27425%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thermoplastic-Elastomers-Brochure-200x242.png 200w, https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thermoplastic-Elastomers-Brochure.png 351w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 30px );margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">More Information<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Innovation Bulletins<\/h4><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><a title=\"Nylon Bondable Thermoplastic Vulcanizate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/nylon-bondable-thermoplastic-vulcanizate\/\">Nylabond<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> TPV Compounds<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/bondable-thermoplastic-elastomer-compounds\/\">Bondable Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a title=\"Engineered Thermoplastics Compounds for LED Lighting Applications\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/engineered-thermoplastics-compounds-for-led-lighting-applications\/\">Compounds for LED Lighting Applications<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/thermoplastic-elastomers-for-medical-devices-literature\/\">Medical Grade TPE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/thermoplastic-elastomer-processing-guide\/\">Processing TPEs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><a href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/tpo-compounds-rtp-4900-series\/\">TPO Compounds: RTP 4900 Series<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><a href=\"\/education\/innovation-bulletins\/tpv-compounds-rtprene-series\/\">TPV Compounds: RTPrene<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Series<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">White Papers<\/h4><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/effect-of-gamma-sterilization-on-select-tpe-materials\/\">Effect of Gamma Sterilization on Select TPE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/selection-of-materials-for-medical-applications\/\">Selection of Materials for Medical Applications<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.3;\">Also See<\/h4><\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-3 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/category\/case-studies\/product-family\/elastomer\/\">Applications Notebook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a title=\"Thermoplastic Elastomer Molding Guidelines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/technical-info\/molding-guidelines\/tpe-molding-guidelines\/\">TPE Molding Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-caret-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtpcompany.com\/technical-info\/data-sheets\/\">Product Data Sheets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":10,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-149","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2025-08-14 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