Thermoplastic vulcanisates (TPV or TPE-V)
TPV compounds are the next step up in performance from TPO. These too are compounds of PP and EPDM rubber, however they have been dynamically vulcanised during the compounding step. They were originally conceived to bridge the gap between thermoplastic materials and vulcanised EPDM.
They have seen strong growth in automotive seals, pipe seals, and other applications where a heat resistance of up to 120 degree C is required. Shore hardness values range typically from 45A to 45D. TPVs also lend themselves to under-bonnet automotive applications where improved temperature and oil resistance is required.
range of TPV compounds feature the following properties:
- High temperature resistance
- Wide range of hardnesses
- Resistance to chemicals and weathering
- Low compression set
- Flex fatigue resistance
- Lightweight
- Good colourability
TPV - thermoplastic vulcanizate compounds - for use in cables, seals and wiring in the automotive and industrial markets.
Our thermoplastic vulcanizate line of thermoplastic TPV compounds provides high compression set properties for flexible cord, welding cable, pump cable and automotive applications. As TPV manufacturers we ensure that our TPV material provides excellent heat deformation in line with industry requirements.
