Overmolding TPE Technology
There are a variety of Jea soft touch TPEs designed to have excellent adhesion to a number of rigid plastic substrates. The table below summarizes the standard grades that are currently available and their corresponding substrates. You can use the Product Search Wizard to obtain a detailed list of all Jea standard TPEs that bond to a selected substrate.
If you do not see your substrate in this table, please contact Jea directly; we can develop a custom TPE that is optimized to bond to your specific substrate.
Substrate | Typical Applications | Recommended TPEs |
Polypropylene | Personal Care - Toothbrushes, Razors, Pens, Sports-Grips, Handles, Knobs, Flaps, Power & Hand Tool Handles, Grips, Caster Wheels | Dynaflex |
ABS | Housewares, Toys, Portable Electronics, Grips, Handles, Knobs | Versaflex OM |
Polycarbonate | Handheld Electronics, Business Equipment Housings, Sporting Goods, Healthcare Devices, Hand and Power Tools, Telecommunications and Business Machines | Versaflex OM |
PC/ABS | Housewares, Toys, Portable Electronics, Grips, Handles, Knobs, Hand and Power Tools, Sports and Leisure Equipment, Telecommunications and Business Machines | Versaflex OM |
Nylon 6 and 6/6 | Hardware, Lawn and Garden Tools, Power Tools | Versaflex |
Propionate | Toothbrush Handles, Eyewear, Cosmetic Packaging | Versaflex |
Copolyester | Toothbrush Handles, Cosmetic Packaging | Versaflex |