Thermoplastic Vulcanizates are also known as TPVs.In which thermoplastic rubber is vulcanized during the compounding process. In the compounding process, the polymers get crosslinked to each other and get converted to extra durable material with exceptional strength. It is completely vulcanized EPDM rubber molecules in combination with Polypropylene matrix. This TPV is a new material that covers the gaps that cannot be filled by either plastic and/or rubber. It combines the characteristic such as ease of processing, low compression set, and flexibility. Because of its exceptional characteristics more and more industries and people making TPV their first choice from other materials.

Properties of the TPV Material:

• Extremely Durable and Fatigue resistant
• Resistant to Acids, Alkalis, & Most Oils and Lubricants
• Available in Black and Natural color, and is colorable as well
• UV & Ozone resistant – Meaning great for outdoor application too
• High-temperature resistance – works great in the temperature range of -60° C to + 135° C (-81° F to +275° F) with no cracking
• Reusable and recyclable

Because of all these excellent properties of TPV, it becomes a very useful product and is gaining popularity among the industries. Santoprene is a TPV material manufactured by Exxon-Mobil. Santoprene TPV is widely used in various industries because of its various characteristic. Below are some common industries that widely use TPV material,

This TPV material, especially because of its high heat resistant property has been strongly growing in the Automotive industry. The Extruded seals & Gaskets made from this Santoprene thermoplastic rubber material are used in automotive vehicles.

For many years Santoprene TPVs have been great being used in the automotive industry to build lightweight, higher-performance, and more environmentally sustainable vehicles at lower system costs.  Here at SantopSeal, we manufacture weather stripping, Extruded Seals and Gaskets, various shaped gaskets such as P- Shaped, U- shaped, D- shaped Channel seals, and gaskets from the thermoplastic rubber Santoprene TPV that are used in the Vehicle’s interiors, exteriors, under the hood, and under-car components and has a wide range of application in the Automotive. These Santoprene TPV-made weather seals come with durable sealing performance, lower weight, part function integration with simplified processing, and long-lasting upgraded aesthetics. This material is very strong and has resilient properties against oil, grease, impacts, and tearing. also, parts made from this Santoprene TPV are durable and aesthetically appealing. These qualities of Santoprene TPV make it an ideal material for Automotive applications. Some typical applications are in…

• Under the hood –Santoprene TPVs can be used for automotive under the hood applications such as automotive hoses, automotive belting, air management, and HVAC components in the vehicle. These Santoprene TPVs provide the improved performance along with cost-effectiveness.
• Exterior, body, and chassis – Santoprene TPVs have extraordinary sealing properties, high-temperature resistance, durability, resistance to oil and chemicals, UV and ozone resistance
• properties. Which makes it an excellent choice for the various automotive gaskets, seals, and grommets.
• Weather seals – Santoprene Thermoplastic Vulcanizers offer great performance along with a great aesthetic appearance to the automotive weather sealing systems. Below are various weather seals used in automotive where Santoprene TPVs is used
  • Glass encapsulation Seals
  • Beltline Seals
  • Glass run channel seals
  • Sponge seals
  • Dense weather seals
  • Sunroof seals
  • Windshield, roofline, and rocker seals
  • Bulb seals
  • Lower sash seals
  • Gap filler seals
• Interior – Santoprene TPVs are an excellent choice for the interior of the automotive vehicles because of its outstanding surface qualities and it gives the comforting touch and warmer feel of the surface. Otherproperties of Santoprene TPVs that are beneficial for interior use are high scratch resistance and chemical resistance. It is used as
  • Interior skins
  • Flapper door seals
  • Evaporator core housing seals

So, do you have an idea in mind where you can use thermoplastic vulcanizates – TPVs as a solution? Let us know and We will help you with your custom requirements of seals and gaskets for your application. Our experts at SantopSeal Corporation are considerate when it comes to detailing and perfection in every product that we manufacture here.

At SantopSeal, we manufacture all types of custom weather stripping, extruded seals, and gaskets specifically designed for Automotive Applications from Santoprene Thermoplastic vulcanizes – TPVs material. At SantopSeal we can manufacture the seals and gaskets according to your custom requirement, whether the order size is small or big, need different durometer material hardness, we can help you with your requirement. Being a Custom Extruded Seals & Gaskets Manufacturer, we have varied experience and knowledge over the years in TPE and TPV extrusions. Discuss your requirements with us. Contact us with your details or email us at info@santopseal.com or call us on (412) 444-1888.