TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizate) Compounds

TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizate) Compounds are engineered plastic materials created by blending thermoplastic resins with vulcanized rubber or elastomer materials to achieve specific properties and performance characteristics. TPVs combine the advantages of both thermoplastics and elastomers, offering flexibility, resilience, and processability.

About our supplier

RTP specializes in the compounding of custom engineered thermoplastics for a variety of applications and industries. The company has a global presence, with manufacturing facilities and technical centers located across multiple regions. RTP is committed to innovation and continuously develops new products and formulations to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Unique Properties

Flexibility: They exhibit excellent flexibility and elasticity, making them suitable for applications where flexibility is essential.
Impact Resistance: TPVs provide good impact resistance, which is valuable in applications where materials need to absorb shocks.
Resistance to Automotive Fluids: They are resistant to automotive fluids, oils, and chemicals, making them ideal for automotive applications.

Sealing Properties: They have excellent sealing properties, making them suitable for gaskets, seals, and weatherstripping applications.
Processability: TPV compounds are easy to process using conventional plastic processing methods, including injection molding and extrusion.

Alternative for

The choice of using TPV compounds depends on specific application requirements, including flexibility, impact resistance, and sealing properties. Alternatives may include other elastomeric materials like thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), depending on the desired characteristics and cost considerations. The selection is influenced by factors such as the intended use, regulatory requirements, and the need for specific material properties. TPV compounds are preferred when their unique combination of properties aligns with the application’s needs, particularly in industries where flexibility, impact resistance, sealing properties, and processability are crucial, such as automotive and construction applications.