TPE Supply • Vast Product Portfolio • Consultancy Service

Specialists TPE Distribution & Technical Support

Elastochem provides Thermoplastic Elastomers suitable for all applications to the New Zealand market.

We source TPE compounds from the world’s leaders in thermoplastics, including the full range of TPE products from ExxonMobil Chemical and Avient. Elastochem’s access to a vast range of TPE technologies goes beyond mere supply. Our import and distribution service is backed by an unrivaled level of technical expertise and pre/after-sales support.

For specialty TPEs for any industry and to suit any application, make Elastochem your first and final call.

TPEs for Any Application

Tell us what you want in a TPE material – flame retardant, chemical resistant, soft touch, etc – and we’ll provide a solution from our wide range of locally stocked product, or we’ll bring it in from one of trusted international TPE suppliers.

Thermoplastic Elastomers Consulting

Our experience, expertise and global connections in the TPE industry ideally positions Elastochem as your Go-to Team for all things TPE. Much more than just a supplier, Elastochem can serve as your Strategic Partner and ensure you’re getting the most out of your TPE materials, specific to your needs. Whether you’re at planning stage or already in production, Elastochem’s TPE Consulting offers a review and roadmap service for your plastics production projects.

4 Ways We Can Help

locally-stocked
Locally Stocked

A wide range of TPE products are on hand

Technical Support
Technical Support

Elastochem are your local TPE experts

Leading Brands
Leading Brands

The world’s best TPE products under one roof

Any Application

Elastochem provide TPEs to cover any function you need

Distributors of the world’s leading TPE manufacturers

Broad TPE Portfolio – Endless Possibilities, Tailor-made for You

  • General Purpose
  • Flame Retardant
  • UV Resistant
  • Medical
  • Food & Water Contact
  • Bonding
  • Specialty Moulding/Extrusion
  • Other Specialty Grades
tpe characteristics

Supplying TPE material to some of NZ’s most recognised brands

Summary of Applications

Construction
tpe Healthcare
Healthcare
tp food Packaging
Food Packaging
Industrial tpe
Industrial
tpe consumer-products
Consumer Products
tpe automotive
Automotive

TPE Properties

Classifications of Commercial TPEs
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TPE Offers A Wide Range of Hardnesses
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TPE Cost Performance Comparison
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TPE Properties Comparison

PropertyTPV (EPDM) Fully CuredTPS (SEBS)NBR/PVCTPC (COPE)TPU
Density, g/cm30.89 – 0.980.90 – 1.2~1.4~1.18~1.1
Typical Hardness, Shore35A–50D25A–90A60A–90A90A–80D60A–60D
Typical Service Temperature, °C (°F)-60/+135
(-76/+275)
-45/+110
(-49/+230)
-30/+95
(-22/+203)
-40/+150
(-40/+302)
-40/+120
(-40/+248)
Compression Set
Processability RecyclingTP
Yes
TP
Yes
TP
Yes
TP
Yes
TP
Yes
Weathering/Ozone
Chemical Resistance
Oil Resistance
Key
Excellent    Good    Fair    Poor
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