While high-quality thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) from KRAIBURG TPE are used in many everyday applications such as toothbrushes, razors, automotive components, and others, they have also become indispensable in numerous areas of systemic importance.
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The current pandemic is an increasing challenge for both healthcare and social. Currently, KRAIBURG TPE’s materials are used in medical applications such as valves, connections and tubes for ventilators, face masks, respirators, as well as simple buttons and elastic straps, where specialty compounds are needed.
The THERMOLAST M medical compounds are characterised by a high degree of purity, which is guaranteed through a constant production process, permanently assigned production units and numerous quality assurance tests.
KRAIBURG TPE has decided to increase its production capacities for these materials and prioritise their production. Stocks of the relevant raw materials have been increased to ensure smooth and stable production capacity, effectively guaranteeing rapid supply lines.
For example, BaS Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH has decided to use their production capacities in the fight against Covid-19. Instead of components for the automotive and electrical industry, the company is now producing reusable face masks/respirators. It was the company’s close collaboration with KRAIBURG TPE in the project that made this possible.
Matthias Schmidt, Sales Manager Medical at KRAIBURG TPE, said: “Our TF5CGN material was selected for the BaS mask. The mask is very easy to clean and has a pleasantly soft surface that allows it to fit snugly onto the face. This is one of many different face-mask applications that have recently been implemented using our TPEs. What we like most about this special project is the supportive collaboration there was between all of the companies involved.”