Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are among the most versatile classes of plastics known for their rubber-like characteristics. These thermoplastic compounds are commonly used for soft-touch applications because they can be easily formed and molded over more rigid substrates. TPEs offer significant advantages over rubber, including better processing, design flexibility, cost efficiencies and recyclability. But choosing the right TPE for your application requires thorough research and consideration.

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...

Americhem Engineered Compounds TPE product portfolio is a comprehensive offering of TPE technologies, including SEBS, TPV and TPU materials for custom compounding. Our TPEs offer processors and OEMs the design flexibility and value they need to meet their customers’ requirements.

Americhem has decades of experience serving the largest global manufacturers of Nutritional Supplement Bottles. Our color and additive masterbatches are engineered to transform the way your bottles look, feel, and process.

The automotive industry is a fast paced world so Americhem is here to help you stay ahead of the curve. Preparing for the future manufacturing of cars is a way to be a market leader so here are a few tips and predictions.

There are many effects that reflected light energy has on synthetic turf fiber, but heat generation is one of the main concerns. Americhem’s Research & Development Team has engineered pigments that contribute to lower heat buildup caused by sunlight. Combining this with other temperature reducing resin technologies allow for durable turf.

Americhem’s long term experience in Building & Construction has led to the success in making fencing and decking products look so realistic. By dialing back the gloss level of the masterbatch or compound and making the end product more matte, Americhem is able to achieve the ideal natural material look. But it’s not as easy as you think…

Color matching is the process of adjusting a known colorant formulation to match a standard without regard to the customer’s requirements other than the color matches the target.

Americhem Engineered Compounds gamma stable compounds are designed for healthcare and medical device applications where gamma sterilization is used. These compounds have reduced color shift after multiple cycles compared to non-stabilized materials.

Americhem solved a customer’s CSD cap problem: The customer wanted a fractional usage level (vs below 1 pph), which is difficult to achieve with a solid masterbatch.

In today’s automotive industry, flexibility is key. OEM’s have a lot to keep up with and responsiveness has to be paramount. But can your suppliers keep up?

It's becoming that time of year when you just want to curl up with a warm soft blanket or lay by the fire on a soft cozy carpet. Well Americhem provides the leading softening additives for wovens, nonwovens, and carpet!