Elexar® Features


Product Description


Elexar® is a family of styrene block copolymer thermoplastic elastomers, often referred to as thermoplastic rubber (TPR). With over 25 years of proven reliability Elexar® compounds have been specified by the industry's top OEMs, cable manufacturers and design engineers for extruded and molded goods.
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Characteristics


Elexar® compounds cover a broad technology capability from injection molding compounds that meet 90°C RTI ratings to extrusion grades for insulation and jacketed cable assemblies meeting the 105°C UL rating.

Elexar® TPEs are excellent alternatives to thermoset rubber, TPU's, and flexible PVC.

  • extrusion and molding grades
  • Many RoHS compliant recipes
  • Excellent electrical properties
  • Excellent thermal stability
  • Superior low temperature flexibility (Brittleness temperatures to -100°C)
  • Meets 7-day 60°C UL oil resistance requirements
  • Excellent UV and ozone resistance
  • Good abrasion, tear and tensile properties
  • "Rubber-like" appearance and feel
  • Thermoplastic processing and recyclability
  • Hardness range from 45A to 45 D
  • Lightweight - low specific gravity to 0.90
  • Color matched or easily accepts PO or EVA color systems
  • Easily printable
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Available Grades


Elexar® compounds are available in a wide variety of standard grades as depicted in the Elexar® Selection Guide for your review:

  • RoHS Compliant HPFR series (High Performance Flame-Retardant)
  • Extrusion Series
  • Molding Series

Teknor Collaborative Development - Customized Elexar® formulations can mutually be developed to meet your application requirements. Contact us to turn your innovation into reality.
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