TPE Applications
TPEs are highly versatile and used in a wide range of industries. Some notable applications for TPE include surgical tubing, medical devices, and food and beverage tubing. TPU is also popular in automotive components, sporting goods, and household items. And because TPE is soft and comfortable to the touch, it's often used for hands-on applications, such as mouthpieces, grips and handles, and toys for children and babies.
TPU Applications
TPU is often used for applications that require high strength and durability. This includes automotive components, medical devices, high-pressure tubing, impact-resistant items and protective casings, and working parts. And because TPU's hardness is highly customizable, it can be used to make both soft and rigid components.