Elastocon introduces flame-retardant TPEs

ROCHESTER, Ill.—Elastocon TPE Technologies Inc., a U.S. producer of six lines of thermoplastic elastomers, has developed a line of high performance, flame retardant TPEs.

Elastocon said the product was developed for circumstances in which resistance to ignition, flame-spread and low smoke emission are required. It is formulated for use in electrical enclosures, batteries, automotive and appliance applications.

The family of special halogenated TPE systems should be suitable for various applications requiring stringent flame retardant performance requirements such as UL 94V0. They are within government environmental guidelines and exhibit high mechanical properties, excellent ultra-violet resistance and are easy to process.

The company claims these resins do not require drying with a desiccant dryer before processing, as do many of the newer FR resins.

The Elastocon FR TPE grades are offered in a wide range of harnesses—from Shore 95A to 50D—and are suitable for applications requiring flexibility and excellent flame resistance.

Applications for the new TPEs include electrical insulation, cords and connectors, sockets, plug ends, welding cables, battery components and numerous automotive components such as fuel line and brake line covers as well as industrial hose covers.