Co-poly(ether esters), or TPE-Es, are segmented block copolymers and belong to the family of thermoplastic elastomers. As shown in this contribution co-poly(ether ester)s or TPE-Es are versatile materials and cannot be seen as just another type of TPE. Co-poly(ether ester)s or TPE-Es combine excellent low temperature flexibility and exceptional mechanical properties up to high temperatures with good thermo-oxidative stability and resistance towards many chemicals. Therefore, TPE-Es are frequently encountered in applications where severe requirements are demanded In this contribution two examples are mentioned in more detail i.e., the use of TPE-Es in air bag doors and the use of TPE-Es for slush moulded dashboard skins. In both applications the TPEs fuffill the stringent safety, processing and aesthetic requirements of the automotive industry.


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    Title :

    The use of co-poly(ether esters) in automotive applications


    Additional title:

    Die Anwendung von Copolyetherestern in Automobilanwendungen


    Contributors:
    Rutgers, G. (author) / Lange, R.F.M. (author)


    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 5 Bilder, 4 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English