SOFT TOUCH INTERIOR PARTS
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds based on Kraton HSBC are extensively used in automotive interiors because of its soft touch feel and exceptional color matching performance. Applications include console mats, cup holder liners, overmolded knobs, grips and bezels. These compounds can also be formulated to be overmolded onto different substrates, minimizing additional assembly steps.
PROCESS
- Compounding
- Injection molding
TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT
- Kraton™ G1650 , Kraton™ G1651, Kraton™ G1654
- Kraton™ G1640 , Kraton™ G1641, Kraton™ G1642
- Kraton™ FG1901
- Kraton™ MD1648
- Kraton™ MD6951
FEATURES
- Maleic anhydride functionality
- Higher flow properties
- Wide formulation latitude
- Stable SEBS backbone structure
- High quality, consistent product performance
- High level of hydrogenation
BENEFITS
- Excellent adhesion onto polar plastics
- Fewer quality defects in final application
- More efficient compounding
- Soft haptics
- More efficient mixing of dissimilar materials in compounding
- Good UV performance