High performance TPEs for electronics and automotive

Advanced light-transmissible TPEs for smart electronics and automotive interiors

Kraiburg TPE, a global leader in thermoplastic elastomers, introduces Light Effect TPE, a high-performance thermoplastic elastomer designed for consumer electronics and automotive applications. This advanced material offers exceptional light transmissibility, enhancing ambient lighting in dashboards, control panels, and smart devices. Its soft-touch texture improves user experience in wearables and handheld devices, ensuring comfort during prolonged use.

With a hardness of 0.89 g/cm³ (60 to 80 ShA), Light Effect TPE is highly moldable, allowing for versatile designs and seamless integration into various products. It meets IEC 61249-2-21 flame resistance standards and provides UV stability, long-term mechanical performance, and a controlled level of emissions and odor.

In automotive applications, Light Effect TPE enhances interior ambient lighting by integrating seamlessly into dashboard panels, door trims, and footwells. Its noise-reducing and heat-resistant properties ensure durability in vehicle interiors, while its UV stability prevents degradation over time.

For smart electronics, the material supports advanced lighting effects, including backlit logos and control panels, while maintaining a sleek, seamless appearance when not in use. The soft-touch surface offers enhanced grip and comfort, making it ideal for wearables such as smartwatches and fitness trackers.

Beyond aesthetics and comfort, Light Effect TPE provides critical safety features. Its flame-retardant properties comply with IEC 61249-2-21 standards, making it halogen-free and resistant to high temperatures up to 85°C. Its optimised mechanical properties, UV resistance, and high light transmissibility improve product longevity and performance while ensuring a controlled level of emissions and odor. The material also facilitates efficient manufacturing with excellent moldability and compatibility with multi-component injection molding.

Moreover, Light Effect TPE supports automotive and electronic manufacturers in achieving sustainability, superior design, durability, and safety standards, making it an ideal choice for the future of smart technology.

Flame-retardant TPE for safety-critical applications

With internet connectivity essential for work, entertainment, and communication, prolonged use of network devices like modems, routers, and fibre optic terminals increases hardware stress and potential safety risks. To address this, proper ventilation, durable materials, and regular maintenance are crucial for both manufacturers and consumers.

Kraiburg TPE offers flame-retardant TPE compounds designed for safety-critical applications. These halogen-free compounds comply with UL94 V-0 standards and IEC 60335-1 regulations, ensuring superior flame resistance. They also meet UL 94 V-0 at 1.5 mm wall thickness and are certified according to IEC 60695-2-12 and GWFI up to 960°C, making them highly reliable for electronic applications.

Engineered for slow ignition and low smoke emission, these TPEs exhibit excellent thermal stability and self-extinguishing properties. The materials provide an ideal balance of flexibility, durability, and ease of processing, making them suitable for electronic and electrical applications requiring reliable fire protection.

Kraiburg TPE’s flame-retardant compounds can be customised for colour and specific requirements, ensuring seamless integration into various applications. Their excellent material properties make them well-suited for housing sensitive electronics, including network devices such as routers, modems, and fibre optic terminals, where fire safety and performance are critical. Additionally, these TPEs maintain durability and support product longevity while aligning with manufacturers' focus on safety and sustainability. (Press Release)

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