Grässlin Kunststoffe Expands Its Portfolio of High-Performance Materials to Include Thermoplastic Vulcanizates from Elastron
Grässlin Kunststoffe and Elastron are joining forces to develop high-performance, future-oriented thermoplastic elastomers. A key focus of the strategic partnership is on the thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) from the internationally renowned manufacturer based in Turkey. With these and other innovative TPE solutions from Elastron, Grässlin is strengthening its diverse portfolio of high-performance, forward-looking materials for demanding applications.
“We are specifically expanding our product portfolio through this long-term partnership, particularly in the area of high-quality thermoplastic vulcanizates,” says Dr. Henrik Scholz, Technical Product Manager for TPE at Grässlin. “With Elastron’s expertise and experience, we can offer our customers scalable TPV solutions for innovative plastic applications that are characterized by significantly higher temperature resistance and improved recovery properties, such as lower compression set.” The properties of Elastron V TPEs range from high-temperature resistance and high flowability to a particularly low coefficient of friction and halogen-free flame retardancy.
“Conversely, Grässlin is a technically skilled partner for us who stays close to customers thanks to a deep understanding of the requirements of a wide variety of markets,” says Onur Acet, Export Distributor Manager at Elastron, describing his view of the partnership. With Elastron as a high-performing partner, Grässlin offers its customers clear advantages: High-quality TPE with great processing and design flexibility, comprehensive technical support, and sustainable materials containing recycled content for environmentally conscious projects. This is particularly evident in the sustainability-focused TPE series (“Circular”), which is based on post-industrial (PIR) and post-consumer (PCR) recycled materials.
Elastron has decades of experience in the development and manufacture of TPV and is internationally recognized as a technological pioneer in this segment. Drawing on its in-depth expertise, the company supplies plastics that are not only functional but also impressive in terms of aesthetics, tactile properties, and environmental sustainability. These thermoplastic vulcanizates offer design flexibility, easier processing, and recyclability, all while maintaining consistently high product quality. They are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, including the automotive industry, the electrical and electronics sectors, the construction industry, and medical technology applications.
