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KRAIBURG TPE: TPE ups the game in extreme sports gear

 Last Update: 2022-08-24
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Showcasing infinite stretches of mind and body, extreme sports appeal not only to thrill-seekers and adventure seekers, but also to ordinary people who want to get out of their daily grind and explore beyond their comfort zone

Activities encompassing extreme sports range from cave diving to jet skiing, surfing, skydiving and boxing, all of which involve high levels of risk and speed

The adrenaline rush associated with extreme sports is one reason for the growing participation and is driving the demand for highly specialized exercise equipment

Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) have good properties that provide durability, versatility, easy coloring and soft touch, ideal for improving functionality and safety in use of sports equipment

KRAIBURG TPE is a global TPE manufacturer offering a broad range of thermoplastic elastomer products and custom solutions to multiple industries, providing high quality custom engineered TPE compounds for sports equipment applications

Suitable for sports equipment

The THERMOLAST K series of Kreborg TPEs are suitable for sports equipment applications where end users benefit from the exceptional fit, feel and look of the final product

There are selected series in THERMOLAST K with low temperature resistance down to -40°C

In addition, THERMOLAST K Scratch Resistant Series is waterproof and weather resistant, making it suitable for sports equipment in extreme weather conditions

The good abrasion resistance of this series is very important for equipment such as snow rocket handles and ski pole handles
.

In addition, the hardness of the compound ranges from ultra-soft (%3C10 Shore hardness) to 50 Shore hardness; and its durability and versatility make it widely used in extreme sports equipment
.

THERMOLAST K compounds are suitable for use in various parts of sports equipment such as surfboard pads, mouth guards for boxing, helmets, knee pads, shock absorbers for ski bindings, headlight seals, goggle strips,
etc.

Processing advantage

In addition to its superior properties, the THERMOLAST K series is optimized for extrusion processes, such as film extrusion
.
It can also be processed by injection molding, processing a wide range of thermoplastic materials such as polypropylene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, polycarbonate , acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, polymethyl methacrylate, polyester and others
.

Eco-friendly series compounds are free of latex, PVC, phthalates and heavy metals and are also recyclable
.

Overall, product designers marvel at the flexibility and versatility of composite materials that allow for the ergonomic and complex design of sports equipment components
.
Consistent colorability adds to the enhanced appearance that thermoplastic elastomers provide to the final product
.

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