TPVs (thermoplastic vulcanizates) have steadily gained popularity in many industrial sectors. It matches or outperforms traditional (thermoset) rubber in many applications, while offering many features unavailable for parts made out of traditional rubber. At the same time, TPV is superior in most ways to thermoplastics, especially PVC.
TPV ADVANTAGES
Low compression and tension set
Easily processed
Fatigue resistant
Good tear strength