A Brand Consumers Trust
Thermoplastic Elastomers, or TPEs, are a premier choice of soft, flexible materials due to their robust properties, cost effectiveness, and design optionality. As a global leader in compounding, Teknor Apex offers one of the broadest portfolios of TPE technologies in the industry, including styrenic block copolymer (SBC) compounds, polyolefin blends (TPE-O or TPO), thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPE-Vs or TPVs), polyurethane compounds (TPE-U or TPU), and other specialty blends.
From providing a soft-touch grip on a toothbrush to adding ergonomic functionality to a power tool, Monprene® is a TPE brand that consumers trust. This diverse product line was born of market requirements and encompasses multiple TPE chemistries, including SBC, TPV, TPO, and TPU. Standard grades are available for quick sampling, or Monprene® can be customized to meet a specific aesthetic or functional requirement, which grants designers, OEMs, and processors alike superior flexibility when designing new products.
By taking a more focused approach to address each market's needs, Teknor Apex's TPE product lines are aligned with the industries that they serve. Standard grades often meet the applicable regulations and specifications for that industry. As a result, Teknor Apex’s TPE compounds are likely to be pre-qualified for your application, which can accelerate your speed to market with new products. Characteristics and properties found across Monprene® product lines include:
From food contact applications and housewares, to personal electronics, pet products and white goods or appliances, you can differentiate your consumer products with Monoprene®. Monprene® TPEs add cushioning, protection, or a soft-touch grip to everyday consumer products. Monprene® TPEs can be formulated to achieve various tactile qualities, such as a smooth, silky feel or a tacky surface for an enhanced grip. Often ideal for 2-shot or insert molding, Monprene® TPEs exhibit excellent adhesion to rigid plastic substrates for more comfortable handles, tighter seals, and anti-slip surfaces. Monprene® can be custom colored to match any palette, reinforcing your product's brand. Typical applications include:
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Creating innovative packaging that meets stringent performance requirements, while also satisfying sustainability goals and maintaining cost effectiveness, can prove to be difficult without the ideal material for your application. From specialty TPE blends used in PE and PP closures in a hot-fill liner process, to high performance TPEs with superior oxygen and moisture barrier properties used in Aseptic-filled protein drink applications or ROPP aluminum closures, Teknor Apex TPEs can provide the solution. Typical applications include:
For industrial applications, Monprene® TPEs offer an excellent choice and provide outstanding performance. Monprene® TPEs are very elastic and remain flexible even at sub-zero temperatures, making them a premier option for sealing applications in various fluid management systems, from automatic sprinkler gaskets to HVAC seals. These versatile materials can be customized for different end use environments, like improved abrasion resistance or UV stability, and can be filled or unfilled, depending on your cost and performance needs. Typical applications include: