The SILIKE Si-TPV series features Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Elastomers that are designed to be soft to the touch and safe for skin contact. What sets them apart from traditional TPVs is their recyclability and reusability in manufacturing processes. These elastomers offer expanded manufacturing options and can be produced using standard thermoplastic processes, such as extrusion, injection molding, soft touch overmolding, or co-molding with various plastic substrates including PP, PE, Polycarbonate, ABS, PC/ABS, Nylons, and similar polar substrates or metals.
SILIKE Si-TPV series softness and flexibility of Elastomers provide exceptional scratch resistance, excellent abrasion resistance, tear resistance, and vibrant colors. As a result, they are also well-suited for applications in children's toys, adult toys, dog toys, pet products, consumer products, and accessories for food contact applications.
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Substrate Material |
Overmold Grades |
Typical Applications |
Polypropylene (PP) |
Sport Grips, Leisure Handles,Wearable Devices Knobs Personal Care- Toothbrushes, Razors, Pens, Power & Hand Tool Handles, Grips, Caster Wheels,Toys |
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Polyethylene (PE) |
Gym Gear, Eyewear, Toothbrush Handles,Cosmetic Packaging |
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Polycarbonate (PC) |
Sporting Goods, Wearable Wristbands, Handheld Electronics, Business Equipment Housings, Healthcare Devices, Hand and Power Tools, Telecommunications and Business Machines |
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Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
Sports & Leisure equipment, Wearable Devices, Housewares, Toys, Portable Electronics, Grips, Handles, Knobs |
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PC/ABS |
Sports Gear, Outdoor Equipment,Housewares, Toys, Portable Electronics, Grips, Handles, Knobs, Hand and Power Tools, Telecommunications and Business Machines |
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Standard and Modified Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, Nylon 6,6,6 PA |
Fitness Goods, Protective Gear, Outdoor Hiking Trekking Equipments, Eyewear, Toothbrush Handles, Hardware, Lawn and Garden Tools, Power Tools |
SILIKE Si-TPV (Dynamic Vulcanizate Thermoplastic Silicone-based Elastomer) Series products can adhere to other materials through injection molding. Suitable for insert molding and or multiple material molding. Multiple material molding is otherwise known as Multi-shot injection molding, Two-Shot Molding, or 2K molding.
Si-TPV series have excellent adhesion to a variety of thermoplastics, from polypropylene and polyethylene to all kinds of engineering plastics.
When selecting a Si-TPV for soft touch overmolding application, the substrate type should be considered. Not all Si-TPVs will bond to all types of substrates.
For more information regarding specific Si-TPV overmolding and their corresponding substrate materials, please feel contact us now to learn more or request a sample to see the difference Si-TPVs can make for your brand.
SILIKE Si-TPV (Dynamic Vulcanizate Thermoplastic Silicone-based Elastomer) Series products offer a uniquely silky and skin-friendly touch, with hardness ranging from Shore A 25 to 90. These Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers Materials offer a smart choice for toy and pet product manufacturers aiming to meet modern safety standards while delivering exceptional durability and sustainability. Free of plasticizers and softening oils, Si-TPV Plasticizer-free thermoplastic elastomers are designed with the safety of children and pets in mind, making it ideal for applications requiring skin-friendly, soft-touch surfaces. Its eco-friendly properties also provide a sustainable alternative to traditional materials like PVC and TPU. Beyond its safety benefits, Si-TPV enhances product durability with outstanding resistance to abrasion, tearing, and stains, ensuring long-lasting performance. Whether you're designing colorful children's toys, adult toys, interactive pet toys, durable dog leashes, or comfortable coated webbing leashes and collars, Si-TPV’s superior bonding capabilities and soft overmolded finishes deliver both aesthetic appeal and functional excellence.
Exploring the World of Silicone Thermoplastic Elastomers Toys & Pet Products: A Safe and Innovative Choice
Overview of the Materials Challenge for Toys & Pet Products
The materials selection is an important stage in the development of toys and pet toys products and meets the different issues involved in the design process. The texture, the surface, and the colors directly influence the impressions that you have of the products, and these characteristics in materials that have them originally are directly linked to the comfort of handling.
Among the most used materials in the manufacture of toys and other consumer products are wood, polymers(polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, EVA, nylon), fibers (cotton, polyester, cardboard), and so on…
if done wrong, it can be harmful to the environment and users.
In recent years, the toy industry has seen a major shift in trends. With the rise of technology, toys have become increasingly interactive and educational.
Working with products aimed at children requires great care and understanding of how these use these increasingly electronic and complex objects where some simulate realism and interaction. The materials employed there must offer security and provide a pleasant feeling, where the child feels close and adults feel peaceful in letting them play without fear that an accident occurred. All these factors must be considered by the designer before the product goes to the market, in order to not allow a wrong and aggressive interaction between the product and the end user, and to better meet consumer expectations.
Moreover, the pet industry has been growing for years, As a pet owner, except in the pet toys market safe and sustainable materials that do not contain any hazardous substances while offering enhanced durability and aesthetics…