Which is better for the toughness and comfort of silicone or TPE?
The information comes from:the Internet posted on:2023-09-04
Silicone is a thermosetting elastomer with the advantages of safety and non toxicity. It is insoluble in water and any solvent, non-toxic and odorless, and has stable chemical properties. It does not react with any substance except strong bases and hydrofluoric acid. It has high adsorption performance, good thermal stability, and stable chemical properties, and was first widely used in entertainment products and food packaging products.
TPE soft rubber is a thermoplastic elastomer that is environmentally friendly, easy to stain, has a smooth and soft feel, a hardness range of 0A-120A, and is easy to process without the need for vulcanization. It can be recycled and reused, reducing costs. It can be coated and bonded with plastic materials such as PP, PE, PC, PS, ABS (secondary injection molding), or can be formed separately.
From a tactile perspective, silicone feels more comfortable to the touch than TPE soft adhesive. And the TPE soft glue will have a relatively rough feel. The odor of TPE soft adhesive is heavier compared to silicone. And the smell of silicone is very light.
Silicone dolls can theoretically stretch three to five times according to different formulas. And TPE soft rubber dolls can stretch up to six to eight times. So TPE soft glue has better tensile strength and performs more extreme movements; Silicone dolls are prone to tearing if not properly cared for.
The performance and application scenarios of TPE soft adhesive and silicone are relatively similar, and it cannot be said which one is better. Both have their own characteristics. Choose rubber and plastic materials with different materials for different application fields. So if you don't know what type of rubber and plastic material to choose for production, you can contact the Lynn TPE soft rubber factory and we will provide you with application solutions.
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