Hytrel® Polyester Elastomer

Hytrel® thermoplastic polyester elastomers provide the flexibility of rubbers, the strength of plastics and the processibility of thermoplastics. Hytrel combines resilience, heat and chemical resistance with strength and durability.

Hytrel is available in a full range of Shore D hardnesses and is found in automotive, electrical/electronic, appliance, sporting goods, footwear, wire and cable (including fibre optics) and furniture applications.

The Hytrel portfolio includes grades for general purpose, speciality and high performance requirements. Hytrel can also be used to enhance properties when added to/blended with materials such as PVC, ABS and PBT.

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Product range

Shore 30D - 82D
Flame retardant
UV stabilised
Hydrolysis resistance
Food & water approved
Medical
Blow mouldable

Advantages

High impact strength at low temperatures
Excellent fatigue resistance
Flexible at low temperatures
Wide range of service temperatures (-40°C-125°C)
Good noise & vibration dampening
No plasticiser
Excellent oil & solvent resistance
Easy to process

Typical applications

CVJ boots
Air ducts
Hoses
Bumper spoilers
Hydraulic hose
Hinges
Wire & cable insulation & jacketing
Couplings
Rail pads
Breathable film
Filaments
Ski boot components

Product availability

United Kingdom
Ireland
Denmark
Finland
Norway
Sweden

Processing

Injection moulding
Extrusion
Blow moulding

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