Why is TPE Material an Excellent Choice for Toy Figurines?
Time of issue:2025-06-09
TPE/TPR materials exhibit excellent fluidity and are predominantly processed through injection molding. Semi-finished TPE/TPR toy products can undergo subsequent processes such as spray painting (applying paint or ink) and silk screening. Sobo Company supplies TPE and TPR soft rubber materials suitable for injection molding to produce soft toys, realistic animal toys, plant toys, fruit toys, and more. The TPR materials provided offer excellent color matching and spray painting characteristics, being environmentally friendly and non-toxic. Now, let's explore the advantages that make TPE an outstanding choice for toy figurines, as shared by TPE toy figurine manufacturers.
TPE Material
Why is TPE material an excellent choice for toy figurines? Thermoplastic elastomers TPE and TPR soft rubber materials are increasingly prevalent in the toy industry. In the traditional application field of soft PVC materials for toys, TPR materials are gaining consumer favor and trust due to their superior environmental safety and non-toxic properties. Every industry has its corresponding standards, and the toy industry is no exception, with specialized industry standards in place. Moreover, different toy products have varying requirements for the physical and processing properties of TPR soft rubber materials.
Advantages of Choosing TPE Material for Toy Figurines:
Environmental Friendliness: Compared to PVC, TPE and TPR do not contain phthalate plasticizers or halogens. When burned, they do not release dioxins or other harmful substances.
Processing and Flow Characteristics: Generally, TPE and TPR have lower fluidity than PVC, and their plasticization and molding temperatures are higher than those of PVC.
Molding Methods: TPE and TPR can be processed through injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding. PVC, on the other hand, can be processed through injection molding, extrusion, slush molding (rotational molding), and dripping (micro-injection).
Hardness Representation: The hardness of PVC is measured in P units (based on the content of plasticizers), while the hardness of TPE and TPR is measured in A units (using the Shore A hardness scale). There is an approximate conversion relationship between P and A hardness.
Low-Temperature Resistance: Compared to PVC, TPE and TPR offer superior low-temperature resistance. TPE and TPR remain flexible at -40°C, whereas PVC becomes rigid at -10°C.
In conclusion, Sobo not only supplies TPE materials for toy figurines but also provides TPE and TPR soft rubber materials suitable for injection molding to produce various soft toys. The TPR materials offered boast excellent color matching and spray painting properties, being environmentally friendly and non-toxic. Customized TPE/TPR material solutions can also be provided based on customers' specific requirements.
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