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Harvest Polymers launches the Dryflex T Series– Transparent Thermoplastic Elastomer

VTC Elastoteknik AB of Åmål, Sweden, has announced the launch of its

Dryflex T series of fully transparent thermoplastic elastomer compounds. The range covers grades from Shore 30A to 90A in increments of 10.

The Dryflex T series represents a number of significant manufacturing advances, not least, that the process needs to be undertaken in ultra-clean conditions. The finished product by its very nature contains no visible impurities.

Already a number of applications have suggested themselves for this new TPE grade. Dryflex T a soft touch product with the capability of being over-moulded will lend itself to high value packaging applications, including toiletries and automotive additives. Additionally applications are expected in sporting goods, appliances and retail display.

In the UK work is underway developing packaging systems using thermoplastic elastomers. The new Dryflex T series will take this further - allowing soft touch over-moulding of highly decorated bottles or closures.

Elastoteknik based in Åmål, Sweden, was formed in the late 1970’s; in 1993 it was acquired by Nolato Group and in 2002 by British Vita Plc when it became part of Vita Thermoplastic Compounds Limited (VTC).

VTC managing director Chris Hopkinson said:

“Over the six months since Elastoteknik joined the group its brand Dryflex has developed comfortably with our existing TPE brand Vitaprene. The new clear grade, Dryflex T, will contribute largely to the development and differentiation of both the Dryflex and Vitaprene brands for the benefit of our customers and users.”

Harvest Polymers Ltd a TPE specialist distributes Dryflex in the UK and Ireland, and recently also added the Vitaprene custom compound range its broad TPE portfolio. Huw Radley MD of Harvest said:

“The UK market has been seeking advances in transparent SEBS types and the new Dryflex T range will fill a growing demand- we expect rapid market penetration of Dryflex T following the launch at Interplas”

Reader enquiries

Harvest Polymers Ltd.

United Kingdom

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Notes for editors

Harvest Polymers Background:

With over 30 years experience in engineering plastics, Surrey based Harvest Polymers is the UK’s only dedicated Distributor of thermoplastic elastomers. Harvest represents some of the world’s leading TPE manufacturers of SBS/SEBS, TPV and COPE elastomers. The TPE portfolio is complimented by a range of engineering polymers, including PA and PC/ABS compounds, specialist Masterbatches and Additives for injection moulding, extrusion and compounding. Harvest also markets high performance HMWPE and UHMWPE sheet products.

Harvest Polymers’ sister company H & R Associates International provides specialised consulting services to the polymer industry worldwide.

A high-resolution jpeg image of the Dryflex T transparent Range TPE is available from swilkinsassoc@lineone.net

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