en.Wedoany.com Reported - German materials company KRAIBURG TPE has recently introduced a new thermoplastic elastomer material suitable for automotive sealing applications, based on its THERMOLAST K series. This formulation incorporates over 50% post-industrial and post-consumer recycled content, aiming to enhance sustainability while maintaining the automotive industry's stringent standards for quality, processability, and performance.

This project was developed in collaboration with long-term partner SaarGummi, starting in 2023, with a focus on increasing recycled content without compromising material performance. Automotive sealing systems must withstand mechanical stress, environmental exposure, and mass production conditions. Early testing of the new material shows that its recycled version operates stably under similar conditions and can be smoothly integrated into existing manufacturing processes.

Alexander Mayer, Senior Business Development Manager at KRAIBURG TPE, stated: "Initial tests confirm our development direction is correct. We are committed to providing a material solution that conserves resources while meeting the high standards of the automotive industry."

The final product is a TPE material with approximately 56% recycled content, combining multiple recycled sources to offer a resource-saving alternative for automotive sealing applications. Sébastien Roux, TPE Materials and Process Expert at SaarGummi, noted: "The new material meets application requirements, reliably bonds with existing components, and the higher recycled content significantly enhances sustainability."

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