Provide: Kraiburg TPE
Kraiburg TPE has extended its differ of ‘super’ delicate thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds by further hardness ranges. The Thermolast M assortment, designed for medical models, is an extension of the company’s next-generation Supersoft TPEs first launched in mid-2021. Their specific properties make these TPEs considerably acceptable for prostheses and orthotic models.
The fragile supplies is characterised by hardness values ranging from 30 to 50 Shore 00 and/or 45 to 70 VLRH. Whereas TPEs on this hardness differ tend to grease out and produce sticky surfaces, Kraiburg TPE’s terribly delicate compounds are talked about 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 features with one-sided compressive tons of just like orthopedic damping elements. Exams in accordance with the ISO 10993-10 commonplace moreover affirm that eternal contact with the pores and pores and skin flooring would not lead to and/or set off allergic reactions.
Supersoft compounds are primarily processed using commonplace injection molding. In creating the terribly delicate TPEs, the principle goal was on reaching a flawless dosing performance and/or flowability of the granules, uncomplicated processing along with simple ejection. The additional risk of using the provides in 3D printing opens up new avenues in direction of customized therapeutic merchandise.
The properties of these Thermolast M compounds moreover correspond to those of medical-grade plastics in accordance with the VDI 2017 commonplace and have handed the biocompatibility assessments in accordance with ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (pores and pores and skin sensitization) as correctly. In addition to, the compounds alter to the ISCC PLUS requirements and thus permit prospects to utilize TPEs with a diminished product carbon footprint (PCF) moreover in strictly regulated markets such as a result of the medical sector.