TPE stands for thermoplastic elastomer. In broad terms, thermoplastic elastomers are polymer compounds that merge the economical processing of thermoplastics with properties of thermoset rubbers — the appearance, the feel and some of the mechanics. In other words, TPE materials act like thermoset rubber, but they can be melted or softened at high temperatures...

As fall weather quickly approaches, the prominent chlorophyll in leaves begins to break down and reveal new color pigments. The most vibrant colors are produced when the end of summer is dry and the fall season is sunny because the changing of the leaves is heavily dependent on water intake and sunshine.

Americhem teamed up with a marker manufacturer to design fluorescent marker caps. A common problem with molding fluorescent colors is that they stain the mold; otherwise known as ‘plate-out.’ This causes the customer to have a lot of machine down time, which in turn is a loss of money.

Americhem teamed up with WeatherTech’s new PetComfort feeding systems to develop an antimicrobial and antifungal additive for TPE and PP. Americhem designed and developed masterbatches in 11 colors to be used in multiple shapes and sizes that are FDA and NSF compliant!

The synthetic fiber industry is continuously looking for new functionalities to serve the growing performance textile industry. Antimicrobial fabrics enhance hygiene, provide a way for manufacturers to add value, and restrain bacteria from proliferating.

Americhem has produced color and additives for some of the most recognizable names in professional and collegiate sports and most recently has worked with the Orlando City Soccer Club. They wanted highly chromatic colors developed that would withstand harsh exterior environments and long term exposure.

Color can in fact initiate certain behaviors and feelings in people, but the problem lies in determining which colors evoke which emotions.

The housekeeping, the extra equipment, the machine downtime for cleaning, the hassle of storing it; the list of liquid color disadvantages is endless. What if you can’t use a standard size masterbatch pellet for your application though? Try Americhem’s dSperse®, Minibead Masterbatches for every application.

It wasn’t all it cracked up to be… Just like your current compounder for your window encapsulations! At Americhem, we provide our customers with world-class quality compounds that reduce glass breakage and surface defects, which results in a lower scrap rate and improves your bottom line. After 20 years of working with a wide range of window encapsulators, we’ve got this down to a science!

Synthetic Turf is an environmentally sound, safe, and low-maintenance alternative to natural grass, which is why people are now using it for sporting fields, golf courses, businesses, and playgrounds. But how does it hold up to the weather?

Luxury hot tub exterior panels made with color masterbatch are the hottest trend on the market! As summer winds down, we start to look at those hot tub sales, but which exterior panels will give you the most bang for your buck? Americhem is an industry leader in extruded profiles like PVC, ASA, acrylic, and custom blends.

We sell expertise, innovation, industry leading technology, and complete customization from color to physical properties to what type of packaging your product comes in. Take a journey through the Americhem Advantage.