Thermoplastic Vulcanizates, or TPVs, have been steadily gaining popularity in the automotive industry. Designers, engineers, and material specifiers have found that TPVs can help them accomplish a number of goals when compared to traditional materials, such as EPDM rubber. These benefits include:
Reduced part weight - less weight helps improve fuel efficiency
Enhanced part performance - better aging characteristics and resistance to extreme weather help improve overall vehicle quality
Lower system cost
Increased recyclability - parts made from TPVs are 100% recyclable
Contains no plasticizers such as phthalates
Many grades carry approvals by the major auto makers
Reed Rubber's seals are found on vehicles from GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, and Honda, as well as several European models. Features such as co-extruding, and adding heat-activated tape or slipcoat, offer many benefits not available to conventional thermoset seals.
