How to choose a Silky touch Thermoplastic Elastomers for your massager that better meets the market demand?

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In recent years, the international market has been maintaining a strong demand for massage products. Massage instrument is based on physics, bionics, bioelectricity, Chinese medicine and many years of clinical practice and developed a new generation of health equipment. Relying on a number of independent soft touch massage head, can provide the human body to relax the muscles, soothe the nerves, promote blood circulation, strengthen cell metabolism, enhance skin elasticity, can relieve fatigue, significantly reduce all kinds of chronic pain, acute pain and muscle aches and pains, relaxing the body to reduce the role of stress.

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Material is the material means to realize the product, the carrier of technology and function, and the intermediary of communication between people and products. For massage products, material innovation is mainly the use of new materials, that is, new materials at the right time, suitable for massage equipment new product development. Application of materials science and technology new results of traditional products will present a new appearance image, give people a comfortable visual feeling and tactile feeling, to achieve better service function for people.

Key Benefits

In TPE
1. Abrasion resistance
2. Stain resistance with a smaller water contact angle
3. Reduce hardness
4. Almost no influence on mechanical properties with our Si-TPV 2150 series
5. Excellent haptics, dry silky touch, no blooming after long-term use

In TPU
1. Hardness reduction
2. Excellent haptics, dry silky touch, no blooming after long-term use
3. Provide the final TPU product with a matt effect surface
4. Slightly affect Mechanical properties if the addition of over 20%

Durability Sustainability

Advanced solvent-free technology, without plasticizer, no softening oil, and odorless.
Environmental protection and recyclability.
Available in regulatory-compliant formulations

Si-TPV as a modifer & process additive Guide

Si-TPV 2150 series has the characteristics of a long-term skin-friendly soft touch, good stain resistance, no plasticizer and softener added, and no precipitation after long-term use, especially suitably used for silky pleasant feel thermoplastic elastomers preparation.

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Application

When selecting Si-TPV for overmolding applications, the type of substrate should be considered. Not all Si-TPVs will bond to all types of substrates. In addition to using Si-TPV overmolds on the head of a massager, it is a good idea to use Si-TPV overmolds on the body of the device or on the buttons - anywhere there is skin contact, Si-TPV track TPE overmolds can make a difference. Specific applications can include shoulder and neck massagers, facial beauty massagers, head massagers, and so on.

Early non-mechanical massage equipment are wooden, some mechanical massage products massage head is also wooden. And now it is mostly changed to use silicone material as the covering material of the massage instrument. Compared with the wooden massage head, silicone is softer and more resistant to high temperature, but its skin-friendly surface touch needs to be followed by a coating treatment, which causes pressure on the environment, and long-term use will be affected by the coating off the touch.

Today, with the increasing abundance of materials and the continuous development of material technology, the selection and utilization of materials are becoming more and more important in product design. How do you choose a coating material that provides soft elasticity and a long-lasting skin-friendly, smooth feel?

Soft Solutions: Enhancing Comfort through Overmolding Innovations>>

In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing and product design, engineers and designers are constantly exploring innovative technologies to improve the functionality, durability and aesthetics of products. Overmolding is one such technology that has gained attention for its ability to combine different materials into a single, integrated product. This process not only improves the performance of massager products, but also opens up new possibilities for design and customization.
3. Thermal Stability Across a Wide Operating Range: TPEs have a broad operating temperature range, from low temperatures near the elastomer phase’s glass transition point to high temperatures approaching the thermoplastic phase’s melting point. However, maintaining stability and performance at both extremes of this range can be difficult.
Solution: Incorporating heat stabilizers, UV stabilizers, or anti-aging additives into TPE formulations can help extend the material’s operational life in harsh environments. For high-temperature applications, reinforcing agents like nanofillers or fiber reinforcements can be used to maintain the structural integrity of the TPE at elevated temperatures. Conversely, for low-temperature performance, the elastomer phase can be optimized to ensure flexibility and prevent brittleness at freezing temperatures.
4. Overcoming the Limitations of Styrene Block Copolymers: Styrene block copolymers (SBCs) are commonly used in TPE formulations for their softness and ease of processing. However, their softness can come at the expense of mechanical strength, making them less suitable for demanding applications.
Solution: A viable solution is to blend SBCs with other polymers that enhance their mechanical strength without significantly increasing hardness. Another approach is to utilize vulcanization techniques to toughen the elastomer phase while preserving a soft touch. In doing so, the TPE can retain its desirable softness while also offering improved mechanical properties, making it more versatile across a range of applications.
Want to Enhance TPE Performance?
By employing Si-TPV, manufacturers can significantly enhance the performance of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). This innovative plastic additive and polymer modifier improves flexibility, durability, and tactile feel, unlocking new possibilities for TPE applications across various industries. To learn more about how Si-TPV can enhance your TPE products, please contact SILIKE via email at amy.wang@silike.cn.