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include their HIPEX series − boast a high
oil and chemical resistance and are typically
used for under-the-hood automotive appli-
cations.
Lastly, the company has two new series that
were introduced approximately two years
ago: COPEC and For-Tec-E.
"COPEC was designed for consumer elec-
tronics applications," explains Katherine.
"Any electronic device that's going to be fre-
quently touched is the precise application
for this type of grade because it has a high
resistance to sebum oil, which is the oil that
we secrete from our hands. It also has adhe-
sion to PC-ABS. For-Tec E is virtually the
same as the COPEC grade, with the differ-
ence that it actually bonds well to nylon and
polyamide."
VERY CLOSE-KNIT
At the 2015 MD&M West exhibition,
KRAIBURG TPE showcased the medical
capabilities of their Thermolast M series to
prospective clients. Katherine indicates that