Arnitel

Brand Information

Arnitel®

Arnitel® TPV, produced by Envalior, is a family of thermoplastic copolyester-based elastomers (TPV’s or COPE) that combine the strength and processing characteristics of engineering plastics with the performance of thermoset elastomers, providing benefits in processing and productivity. These copolyesters do not require vulcanisation to obtain their optimal properties, leading to substantial reductions in part cost.

Key Properties of Arnitel® TPV

• Excellent flexural fatigue endurance

• High peak temperature resistance

• High impact strength

• High tear and abrasion resistance

• Good resistance to chemicals and weathering

• High load-bearing capacity

• Excellent over-moulding adhesion (ABS/PBT/PC/metals)

• Excellent strength over a wide range of temperatures

• Excellent dynamic properties (e.g., creep and fatigue)

• Exceptional resistance to chemicals, oils, and greases

• High degree of versatility in processing with easy colourability

• Good electrical insulation properties

• Low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability

Characteristics of Arnitel® TPV:

• Broad range of hardnesses

• High temperature resistance within the TPV family

• Good alternative to rubber compounds

• Design flexibility

• Good chemical resistance

• Good wear resistance

• Mainly used to replace rubber in automotive, electronics, and other industries

Typical Applications of Arnitel®:

• Automotive: Air ducts, boots for constant velocity joints (CVJ), airbag covers, body plugs

• General Industries: Conveyor belts, sport shoes, 2K moulding, seals, bed springs, wine taps, suspended seating, railway pads and buffers

• Extrusion Applications: Cable and wiring, tubes and hoses, roofing membranes, breathable membranes

• Cable Insulation: Many grades available for cable jacketing and insulation used in the electronics market and railway and automotive applications

• Arnitel® Eco: A 50% bio-based alternative, based on rapeseed oil, offering a sustainable solution

Benefits of Arnitel®:

• Outstanding heat ageing properties

• Arnitel® C range meets ISO 6277 class D requirements for automotive wire and cable

• Elasticity – the softest Arnitels can be as flexible as fibres

• Exceptional low temperature (-45°C) performance

• Good high temperature performance (150°C)

Arnitel® Portfolio:

• Arnitel® E: General purpose polyether soft block

• Arnitel® P: Specialties polyether soft block

• Arnitel® U: Specialties polyester soft block

• Arnitel® XG: The halogen-free solution for wire and cable

• Arnitel® C: Meets all requirements for Class D cables

• Arnitel® VT: Breathable roofing film