New Sarlink TPV uses 25 percent recycled content

Thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) The TPVs in Teknor Apex’s Sarlink line are often chosen for use in making extruded seals and hoses or molded gaskets. They offer great elasticity and long-term performance, and can be used to replace thermoset rubber, like ethylene propylene diene rubber, in some cases. It can be overmolded or co-extruded with polypropylene or other thermoplastic elastomers.

What’s new? The incorporation of 25 percent post-industrial recycled content, in the development of Sarlink R2 3180B TPV. The resin comes pre-colored black, and the company says its processing and performance is functionally equivalent to comparable virgin resins.

Benefits Sustainability. This new TPV promotes a circular economy both by incorporating recycled content – thus reducing plastic waste – and by being fully recyclable at the end of the product’s life. The company says processing trials have proven that, even with the addition of recycled content, its Sarlink TPVs in general have faster cycle times or increased throughput rates when compared to competitive TPV products.

Teknor Apex, Pawtucket, R.I., 401-725-8000, www.teknorapex.com