Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) combine the properties of thermoplastics and elastomers. For example, TPE exhibits elastic behavior at room temperature, but can be plastically deformed when heat is applied.
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) merge the properties of thermoplastics and elastomers. For example, TPE exhibits elastic behavior at room temperature (comparable to classic elastomers), but can be plastically deformed when heat is applied (thermoplastic behavior).
TPEs are copolymers consisting of a hard and soft segment, which are used either as a statistical or as a block copolymer. The properties of the thermoplastic elastomers can be specifically adjusted by the segments used and their quantity ratio to each other. As a result, they exhibit excellent mechanical properties with high flexibility and good chemical resistance.
A distinctive position among thermoplastic elastomers is held by TPE-U's (PUR cables), which have a particularly high tear resistance, very good low-temperature flexibility and good hydrolysis resistance. They are therefore ideal for use in moving applications.
Insulation and sheath are the plastic components of a cable that protect the conductor. The insulation isolates the flow of electricity, and the sheath wraps around the outside of the cable to protect the conductors inside and enable electricity transmission.
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