Automotive Applications Of Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPVs)

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Automotive Applications Of Thermoplastic
Vulcanizates (TPVs)
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Thermoplastic Vulcanizates are also known as
TPVs.In which thermoplastic rubber is vulcanized
during the compounding process. In the
compounding process, the polymers get crosslinked
to each other and get converted to extra durable
material with exceptional strength. It is
completely vulcanized EPDM rubber molecules in
combination with Polypropylene matrix. This TPV
is a new material that covers the gaps that
cannot be filled by either plastic and/or rubber.
It combines the characteristic such as ease of
processing, low compression set, and flexibility.
Because of its exceptional characteristics more
and more industries and people making TPV their
first choice from other materials.
Properties of the TPV Material

• Extremely Durable and Fatigue resistant
• Resistant to Acids, Alkalis, Most Oils and
  Lubricants
• Available in Black and Natural color, and is
  colorable as well
• UV Ozone resistant Meaning great for outdoor
  application too
• High-temperature resistance works great in the
  temperature range of -60 C to 135 C (-81 F
  to 275 F) with no cracking
• Reusable and recyclable

Because of all these excellent properties of TPV,
it becomes a very useful product and is gaining
popularity among the industries. Santoprene is a
TPV material manufactured by Exxon-Mobil.
Santoprene TPV is widely used in various
industries because of its various characteristic.
Below are some common industries that widely use
TPV material,
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This TPV material, especially because of its high
heat resistant property has been strongly growing
in the Automotive industry. The Extruded seals
Gaskets made from this Santoprene thermoplastic
rubber material are used in automotive
vehicles. For many years Santoprene TPVs have
been great being used in the automotive industry
to build lightweight, higher-performance, and
more environmentally sustainable vehicles at
lower system costs.  Here at SantopSeal, we
manufacture weather stripping, Extruded Seals and
Gaskets, various shaped gaskets such as P-
Shaped, U- shaped, D- shaped Channel seals, and
gaskets from the thermoplastic rubber Santoprene
TPV that are used in the Vehicles interiors,
exteriors, under the hood, and under-car
components and has a wide range of application in
the Automotive. These Santoprene TPV-made weather
seals come with durable sealing performance,
lower weight, part function integration with
simplified processing, and long-lasting upgraded
aesthetics. This material is very strong and has
resilient properties against oil, grease,
impacts, and tearing. also, parts made from this
Santoprene TPV are durable and aesthetically
appealing. These qualities of Santoprene TPV make
it an ideal material for Automotive applications.
Some typical applications are in

• Under the hood Santoprene TPVs can be used for
  automotive under the hood applications such as
  automotive hoses, automotive belting, air
  management, and HVAC components in the vehicle.
  These Santoprene TPVs provide the improved
  performance along with cost-effectiveness.
• Exterior, Body, and Chassis Santoprene TPVs
  have extraordinary sealing properties,
  high-temperature resistance, durability,
  resistance to oil and chemicals, UV and ozone
  resistance
• properties. Which makes it an excellent choice
  for the various automotive gaskets, seals, and
  grommets.
• Weather seals Santoprene Thermoplastic
  Vulcanizers offer great performance along with a
  great aesthetic appearance to the automotive
  weather sealing systems. Below are various
  weather seals used in automotive where Santoprene
  TPVs is used

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• Weather Seals Santoprene Thermoplastic
  Vulcanizers offer great performance along with a
  great aesthetic appearance to the automotive
  weather sealing systems. Below are various
  weather seals used in automotive where Santoprene
  TPVs is used
• Glass encapsulation Seals
• Beltline Seals
• Glass run channel seals
• Sponge seals
• Dense weather seals
• Sunroof seals
• Windshield, roofline, and rocker seals
• Bulb seals
• Lower sash seals
• Gap filler seals

• Interior Santoprene TPVs are an excellent
  choice for the interior of the automotive
  vehicles because of its outstanding surface
  qualities and it gives the comforting touch and
  warmer feel of the surface. Otherproperties of
  Santoprene TPVs that are beneficial for interior
  use are high scratch resistance and chemical
  resistance. It is used as
• Interior skins
• Flapper door seals
• Evaporator core housing seals
• So, do you have an idea in mind where you can use
  thermoplastic vulcanizates TPVs as a solution?
  Let us know and We will help you with your custom
  requirements of seals and gaskets for your
  application. Our experts at SantopSeal
  Corporation are considerate when it comes to
  detailing and perfection in every product that we
  manufacture here.

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At SantopSeal, we manufacture all types of custom
weather stripping, extruded seals, and
gaskets specifically designed for Automotive
Applications from Santoprene Thermoplastic
vulcanizes TPVs material. At SantopSeal we can
manufacture the seals and gaskets according to
your custom requirement, whether the order size
is small or big, need different durometer
material hardness, we can help you with your
requirement. Being a Custom Extruded Seals
Gaskets Manufacturer, we have varied experience
and knowledge over the years in TPE and TPV
extrusions. Discuss your requirements with
us. Contact us with your details or email us
at info_at_santopseal.com or call us on (412)
444-1888.