Thermo plastic rubber is a blend which usually consists of some fraction of PP (polypropylene), PE (polyethylene), BCPP (block copolymer polypropylene), rubber, and a reinforcing filler - where the fraction of rubber is more than 40%. It offers great fulid resistance tp acids, bases and other aqueous fluids. Used in motorcycle handles, and other myriad handles for its anti-slip properties. A recnt one i saw is its use in luggage - in a Carlton Bag. http://www.carltontravelgoods.com/MediaRoom/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?id=16
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Yes, acetate was the first thermoplastic.
No, high Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is a thermoplastic. It melts when heated.
A plastic spoon is a thermoplastic. If heated further, it becomes pliant and it can be melted or remolded.
what is the difference between the strenght of thermoplastic rubber and latex
Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR)
Powder coating is commonly used on metals to give a smooth finish. The materials used in it include thermoplastic or thermoset polymers.
It means that the object has a continuous coating of strong rubber.
usually, positive wires have a blue rubber coating, whereas negative wires have a red rubber coating.
Rerubberizing
THe rubber coating on the Avari dumbells is made to be durable and last a lifetime.
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any elastomeric coating
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If you insist on removing the rubber coating on a wire chemically, try using acetone. Otherwise, throw it in a fire or use old fashioned wire strippers.