About Us

 

Core Elastomers has two parts to our business; Compounding of Custom Thermoplastic Vulcanizates and Brokering name brand materials.  Thermoplastic Vulcanizates are a type of Themoplastic Elastomer that is crosslinked to enhance rubber-like properties and processes like a thermoplastic.  See our Custom Products page for more information about our in-house services.  We also have strong relationships throughout the industry and can source many brands of materials.  Some of the materials we can source can be found on our Brokering page.  

Our primary focus is customer satisfaction by providing the highest quality product and operational excellence as well as continuously improving our processes. We value our relationships with current and future customers and suppliers, and ensure product quality, personal service, and efficient delivery.

what is a tpv?

TPV is an acronym for thermoplastic vulcanizate.  TPV is a TPE type material that is crosslinked to enhance rubber-like properties over a wider temperature range. They are characterized by finely dispersed crosslinked rubber particles distributed in a continuous thermoplastic matrix.

Typical advantages

  • Reduced permanent set and better elastic recovery

  • Higher ultimate mechanical properties

  • Improved fatigue resistance

  • Superior aging characteristics

  • Greater resistance to attack by fluids e.g. hot oils

  • Improved service temperature range -60°C to 135°C (-75°F to 275°F)

  • Processing ease of thermoplastics

Features

  • Colorable with Matting and Glossy surface appearance

  • Excellent sealing properties

  • Excellent weather and shock protection

  • Non-marring

  • Non-tacky / Non-slip

  • Soft touch feel

  • RoHS compliant

CONTACT US
(603) 319-6912
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LOCATION
170 West Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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