KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
About us
KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is a global manufacturer of custom thermoplastic elastomers. KRAIBURG TPE was founded in 2001 as an independent business unit of the KRAIBURG Group and is now the industry's competence leader in the field of TPE compounds. The company's goal is to provide safe, reliable and sustainable products for customer applications. With more than 680 employees worldwide and production sites in Germany, the USA and Malaysia, the company offers a large product portfolio for applications in the automotive, industrial and consumer goods industries, as well as for the strictly regulated medical sector. The established THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX® and For Tec E® product lines are processed by injection molding or extrusion and offer manufacturers numerous advantages not only in processing but also in product design. KRAIBURG TPE is characterized by its innovative strength, global customer orientation, customized product solutions and reliable service. The company is ISO 50001 certified at its headquarters in Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at all its sites worldwide.
Products & services
TPE Solutions for Consumer Applications
The TPEs you receive have been specially developed for the consumer sector. Our compounds are the right choice when consumer safety is involved. A safe choice: Throughout the development of our special TPEs for food contact applications, we have taken into account the established market requirements such as Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, FDA – Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, EN 71/ 3 and China GB 4806-2016. Our thermoplastic elastomers are frequently used as hard-soft combinations, soft-touch, design or functional elements, but also as impact resistance modifiers.
TPE Solutions for Medical Applications
Our THERMOLAST® M range of medical-grade thermoplastic elastomers have evolved hand in hand with revolutionary advances in the medical, pharmaceutical and diagnostic sectors. These TPE compounds, available worldwide, set the standard for safety. Discover THERMOLAST® M compounds tailored to your needs.
TPE Solutions for Industry Applications
TPEs are as multifaceted as the industry itself. This is appreciated by many industries such as the electronics, building and sanitary sectors. Functional integration and design are already being successfully implemented in multi-component parts. You can also have every confidence in us when it comes to compliance with flame protection and drinking water regulations. Learn more about the possibilities offered by TPE.
BIO-BASED TPE
Available immediately and worldwide: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) that have a variable proportion of renewable raw materials. The THERMOLAST® R range of more sustainable solutions by is expanded by a line of products from renewable raw material sources. Bio-based TPEs also have a lower product carbon footprint than established alternatives that are not based on renewable raw materials. ::: Bio-based TPE with Adhesion to PP ::: • Bio-content up to 71% • Hardness range from 30–85 ShA • Natural or translucent colors • Filled and unfilled versions • Colorable • Processing similar to fossil-based TPE • In-process recycling possible • Selected representatives are recyclable in the post-consumer waste stream ::: Bio-based TPE with adhesion to ABS/PC ::: • Bio-content up to 55% • Hardness range from 40–85 ShA • Adhesion to polar thermoplastics e.g. ABS, PC • Natural color • Filled and unfilled versions • UL 94 HB (not listed) • Colorable • Processing comparable to fossil-based TPE • In-process recycling possible ::: Bio-based TPE with adhesion to PA ::: • Bio-content ~63% • 60 ShA; further hardness adaption on request • Adhesion to Polyamides e.g. PA 6.6, PA • Natural color • Colorable • Processing comparable to fossil-based TPE • In-process recycling possible ::: Advantages of Bio-based TPE ::: > Biogenic Absorption • = Plants are taking up CO2 from the atmosphere • Positive effect on climate • Contributing to Circularity > PCF Reduction • The CO2 uptake can be accounted to the product carbon footprint • Reduction of up to 50% > Sustainability • Reducing finite raw material usage • Supporting the transition from fossil-based materials to renewable raw materials
RECYCLING CONTENT TPE
TPEs with Recycling Content are the response to the increasing market demand for more environmentally friendly materials with a proportion of postindustrial and/or post-consumer recycled materials (PIR, PCR). They have been developed to support customers in achieving their own sustainability targets. ::: Recycling Content TPE with Adhesion to PA ::: • Recycling contents up to 60% based on a combination of PIR and PCR materials • Hardness range from 40–80 ShA • Wide range of coloring possiblities • Adhesion to Polyamides like PA6, PA 6.6 • Very good flowability • US FDA CFR 21 (raw material conformity) • REACH, RoHS conformity • PAH-free • Reliable quality and availability ::: Recycling Content TPE with adhesion to ABS/PC ::: • Recycling contents up to 54% based on a combination of PIR and PCR materials • Hardness range from 40–70 ShA • Wide range of coloring possiblities • Adhesion to polar Thermoplastics e.g. ABS, PC, PC/ABS • Very good flowability • REACH, RoHS conformity • Meets requirements of EN71-3 • PAH-free • Reliable quality and availability ::: Universal PCR TPE 2nd Generation ::: • Recycling content up to 79% based on PCR raw materials • Hardness range from 30-90 ShA • Wide range of coloring possiblities • Adhesion to unpolar Thermoplastics e.g. PP • Very good flowability • REACH, RoHS conformity • Meets requierement of EN71-3 • PAH-free • Reliable quality and availability ::: TPE WITH RECYCLING CONTENT >70% FOR TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS ::: • Recycled raw materials content > 70% • Reduced PCF compared to virgin compound • Hardness range from 25 to 95 ShA • Adhesion to PP • Soft touch surface • Controlled level of emission and odor, suitable for automotive interior • Dry haptics • In-process recycling possible • Recycling-specific raw material influences are possible
TPE Solutions for Automotive Applications
The TPE compounds specially developed by KRAIBURG TPE for the automotive sector are vital to the industry. Our portfolio is designed specifically to meet the highest requirements for the interior, exterior, and under the hood applications. If needed, our materials can get modified to meet unique specifications. For many years we have been collaborating with OEMs and suppliers on clearances for components and materials.