Introducing "Green Gear": Skin-friendly materials for sports equipment -- Si-TPV
SILIKE introduces a paradigm shift in sporting goods manufacturing with Si-TPVs, a sustainable material offering a skin-friendly environment. These Skin-friendly soft overmolding materials provide sporting goods manufacturers with enduring soft-touch comfort, safety, and sustainability, endorsing superior tactile experiences, vibrant coloring, stain resistance, durability, waterproofing, and aesthetically pleasing designs.
Overmolding recommendations |
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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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Polycarbonate/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (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-TPVs Overmolding 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-TPVs have excellent adhesion to a variety of thermoplastics, from polypropylene and polyethylene to all kinds of engineering plastics.
When selecting an Si-TPV for an over-molding application, the substrate type should be considered. Not all Si-TPVs will bond to all types of substrates.
For more information regarding specific over-molding Si-TPVs and their corresponding substrate materials, please feel contact us.
Si-TPV soft over-molded material provides sustainable choices for an abundance of Sports & Leisure equipment parts fitness goods and protective gear. that is possible for application on such devices including, cross-trainers, switches and push buttons on gym equipment, tennis rackets, badminton rackets, handlebar grips on bicycles, bicycles odometers, Jump rope handles, handle grips in golf clubs, handles of fishing rods, sports wearable wristbands for smartwatches and swim watches, swim goggles, swim fins, outdoor hiking trekking poles and other handle grips, etc...
The Power of Si-TPVs: An Innovation in Manufacturing
SILIKE’s silicone-based thermoplastic elastomer, Si-TPV, stands out as an exceptional choice for injection molding in thin-walled parts. Its versatility extends to seamless adhesion to various materials through injection molding or multi-component injection molding, demonstrating excellent bonding with PA, PC, ABS, and TPU. Boasting remarkable mechanical properties, easy processability, recyclability, and UV stability, Si-TPV maintains its adhesion even when exposed to sweat, grime, or commonly used topical lotions by consumers.
Unlocking Design Possibilities: Si-TPVs in Sporting Gear
SILIKE’s Si-TPVs enhance processing and design flexibility for sporting gear and goods manufacturers. Resistant to sweat and sebum, these materials empower the creation of intricate and superior end-use products. Highly recommended for a myriad of sports equipment, from bicycle handgrips to switches and push buttons on gym equipment odometers, and even in sportswear, Si-TPVs redefine the standards of performance, durability, and style in the sporting world.