DuPont ETPV

Eliminates the manufacturing boundary between rubber and plastics, by creating a new class of material called "engineering thermoplastic vulcanizates" (ETPV). It's a high-performance elastomer, molecularly fused into a high-performance thermoplastic base resin. Parts made of DuPont™ ETPV can withstand service temperatures up to 160°C, much higher than thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). Manufacturing is done on conventional plastics equipment -- up to 10 times faster than traditional rubber processing. Applications include automotive ducts and hoses, seals, and body plugs. Rubber-like flexibility and toughness is retained down to -40°C. Parts made of the new material are highly resistant to oil, grease and chemicals.

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