Provide: Kraiburg TPE
Kraiburg TPE has extended its fluctuate of ‘super’ mushy thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds by additional hardness ranges. The Thermolast M sequence, designed for medical devices, is an extension of the company’s next-generation Supersoft TPEs first launched in mid-2021. Their explicit properties make these TPEs considerably applicable for prostheses and orthotic devices.
The mushy supplies is characterised by hardness values ranging from 30 to 50 Shore 00 and/or 45 to 70 VLRH. Whereas TPEs on this hardness fluctuate tend to grease out and produce sticky surfaces, Kraiburg TPE’s terribly mushy compounds are acknowledged to make a convincing impression with their pleasantly dry and velvety actually really feel. Combined with their elastic properties, these TPEs are typically used for functions with one-sided compressive plenty akin to orthopedic damping elements. Exams in accordance with the ISO 10993-10 customary moreover confirm that eternal contact with the pores and pores and skin ground does not end in and/or set off allergic reactions.
Supersoft compounds are primarily processed using customary injection molding. In rising the terribly mushy TPEs, the primary goal was on reaching a flawless dosing performance and/or flowability of the granules, uncomplicated processing along with easy ejection. The additional chance of using the provides in 3D printing opens up new avenues in the direction of personalised therapeutic merchandise.
The properties of these Thermolast M compounds moreover correspond to those of medical-grade plastics in accordance with the VDI 2017 customary and have handed the biocompatibility assessments in accordance with ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (pores and pores and skin sensitization) as properly. In addition to, the compounds alter to the ISCC PLUS requirements and thus permit purchasers to utilize TPEs with a decreased product carbon footprint (PCF) moreover in strictly regulated markets such as a result of the medical sector.