1.Why can TPE replace rubber?
A: TPE material can replace rubber mainly because of its excellent performance and processability. TPE material has the advantages of good elasticity, strong weather resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, high strength and high wear resistance, and at the same time has the elasticity and compression deformation resistance of rubber. TPE material also has the advantages of environmental protection, non-toxic, easy to use, etc., in line with the requirements of modern green environmental protection. The processing cost of TPE material is low, which can greatly reduce the production cost, which is also an important reason why it can replace rubber.
2.In which areas does TPE material replace rubber?
A: TPE materials have replaced rubber in many fields, such as auto parts, electronic products, wires and cables, medical equipment, sports equipment, toys, daily necessities, etc. In these fields, TPE materials not only replace some of the uses of rubber, but also overcome the shortcomings of traditional rubber materials to a certain extent.
3.What properties of TPE material can surpass rubber?
A: The elasticity, weather resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, wear resistance and other properties of TPE materials can surpass some traditional rubbers. TPE materials can adjust their properties by adjusting the formula and processing technology to meet the needs of different products. Some high-performance TPE materials can maintain good elasticity and compression set resistance in high and low temperature environments, and at the same time have good wear and chemical resistance, surpassing the performance of some traditional rubber materials.
4.What are the challenges of replacing rubber with TPE?
A: Although TPE materials can replace rubber in many aspects, in some special fields, TPE materials cannot completely replace rubber. In some occasions that require high oil resistance and oil resistance, as well as occasions that require high strength and high hardness, the performance of TPE material cannot fully meet the requirements. The relatively high cost of TPE materials also limits its application in some low-end markets.
5.How to further improve the performance of TPE materials?
A: Further improvement of the performance of TPE materials can be achieved by improving the processing technology, optimizing the formulation and adding functional additives. By improving the processing technology, the uniformity and compactness of TPE materials can be improved, thereby improving their physical and mechanical properties. Optimizing the formula can adjust the hardness, elasticity, wear resistance and other properties of TPE materials to better meet the needs of different products. The addition of functional additives can improve the oil resistance, high temperature resistance and other properties of TPE materials, and further expand its application fields.