Transportation

Thermoplastic elastomers are widely used in the automotive market. Manufacturers around the world have recognized this material for various under the hood applications as well as weather seals and interior parts.

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In transportation, thermoplastic elastomers can be readily found throughout the entire vehicle, both inside and out. Star TPE is lightweight, durable, and often less expensive than thermoset materials in the total system cost, making it increasingly desirable for manufacturers.

Whether you're looking for a material for an automobile instrument panel, automotive weather seal, a freight truck bumper, a power boat compartment seal, or snowmobile grips, start with TPE from Star Thermoplastics.

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Thermoplastic elastomers have a lot of advantages over traditional thermoset rubbers in the transportation market. One of its greatest competitive features are the design flexibility of parts and choice of thermoplastic processing allowing for more creative designs and attractive total system cost. The attractive weight-to-performance ratio of TPE helps make vehicles lighter, leading to improved vehicle performance with decreased environmental impact.

Common Uses

In transportation, TPE can be found in various applications. Star TPE can be made in a wide range of hardness and flexibility, which makes it a desirable material of choice for a variety of auto interior and under the hood applications. Few examples include for instrument panels, buttons, encapsulation seals, cup holders, gaskets, bushings and cables.

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