Santoprene™ Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber offer insulation and sealing for outdoor use. They can be made into custom-designed shapes or made from extrusions or sheets from sponges or solid materials.
Medical tubing manufacturer, SantopSeal explains the current trends driving the growth of Santoprene TPV & TPE as the material used to make medical tubing.
Various medical TPE thermoplastic rubber and Santoprene tubing can be found in a wide variety of medical devices, from breathing equipment to different equipment used in the laboratory for testing. It is vital to meet the various strict regulations of the medical industry for safety.
When it comes to the FDA Approved food grade tubing made from silicone material, it is an expensive option compared to the traditional general tubing. Hence, This Santoprene-made FDA food-grade tubing is the best alternative for food-grade tubing, and this Santoprene food-grade tubing is also less expensive than the silicone food-grade tubing. Many foodservice providers use Santoprene FDA food-grade tubing in their food handling equipment to transfer the food beverages.
There are “n” number of uses when it comes to thermoplastic elastomers in the healthcare sector. They are the material of choice for healthcare tubing and have to be compliant with medical device regulatory standards. The thermoplastics TPEs and TPVs have the apt properties for fluid management, drainage, anesthesiology, respiratory equipment, IVs, catheters, and other biopharmaceutical laboratory equipment.
The TPE extruded rubbers are a polymer blend that exhibits versatile plastics which enable different shapes and sizes of gaskets and seal profiles. Such products are widely used in industrial sectors like construction, healthcare, marine, electronics, and other power generation applications.