Monprene® Applications
Monprene® thermoplastic elastomers unique blend of customization, processability, functionality, and properties make them the first choice of many design engineers and processors for new applications.
Monprene® TPEs have been selected to replace materials such as thermoset rubber, thermoplastic urethanes, latex, silicone rubber, and flexible PVC.
Personal Care
Food and Beverage Packaging
Sports and Recreation
Housewares and Appliances
Elastomeric Films
Furniture
Personal Electronics
Safety Products
Writing Instruments
Children's Products and Toys
Footcare
Hand and Power Tools
Personal Care
Overmolded toothbrush and shaver handles, gel insoles, diaper straps
Non-slip grip wet or dry, excellent adhesion to polyolefins, specialty grades for adhesion to engineering resins, extremely low durometers available in Shore 00, high tear resistance
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Food and Beverage Packaging
Beverage seals and closures, wine corks, extruded films, caps and lids
Meets FDA requirements for food contact, excellent sealing properties, low taste and odor, low extractables
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Sports and Recreation
Pool cleaner parts, rifle butts, swim fins, grips for bicycles, golf clubs, ski poles, snowmobiles, and garden tools, athletic protection equipment, football laces
Latex, PVC, and TPU alternatives, non-slip grip, UV resistance, chlorine resistance, excellent elastic properties, abrasion resistance
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Housewares and Appliances
Grips on spatulas and knives, seals, drainage tubes, bumpers, strain relief valves
Overmolding grades for grips, rubber alternatives, excellent sealing properties, resistance to detergents and chemicals
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Elastomeric Films
Blown or cast film for sanitary and hygiene products, therapy bands, packaging films, latex alternative
High tensile and elongation, excellent elastic recovery
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Personal Electronics
Handhelds, PDAs, earphones, power cords, buttons
Soft touch, good ergonomics feel
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Safety Products
Respirator masks, head gear straps, safety eyewear, earplugs
Resistance to skin oils, noise reduction properties, TPU and rubber alternatives, tear resistance
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Furniture
Armrests, bumpers, fabric coatings, gel seat cushions
Abrasion and tear resistance, range of textures, super soft gels
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Writing Instruments
Slip on, extruded, and overmolded pen grips
Customizable feel and texture, excellent adhesion to polyolefins, molding and extrusion grades available, skin oil resistance
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Children's Products and Toys
Teethers, baby bottle nipples, toys, play mats
PVC and Phthalate-free, dishwasher safe, tear resistance, FDA compliant
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Footcare
Gel heel cushions and cups, insoles and orthotics
Super soft gels down to 30 Shore 00, clear and colorable, easy flowing pellets for molding
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Hand and Power Tools
Grips for hand and power tools, gardens tools, yard equipment
Abrasion and wear resistance, soft feel, vibration damping
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Teknor Apex specialists are available to assist you in launching your next application on time and on budget with Monprene® TPE compounds. Let's get started
