(1) It can be processed using standard thermoplastic molding machinery-such as injection molding, extrusion molding, blow molding, compression molding, and transfer molding.
(2) It can be vulcanized using rubber injection molding machines, reducing the processing time from approximately 20 minutes to less than 1 minute.
(3) It can be molded and vulcanized using extruders, offering high extrusion speeds and short vulcanization times.
(4) Waste generated during the production process (such as flash and extrusion scrap) and final defective products can be directly recycled and reused.
(5) Used TPE products can be easily reclaimed and reused, thereby reducing environmental pollution and expanding the sources for resource recycling.
(6) It requires no vulcanization, resulting in energy savings; taking high-pressure hose production as an example, the energy consumption for rubber is 188 MJ/kg, whereas for TPE it is 144 MJ/kg-representing an energy saving of over 25%.
(7) It possesses high self-reinforcing properties, which significantly simplifies compounding formulations; this substantially reduces the constraining influence of compounding additives on the polymer, making it easier to control and maintain product quality and performance.
(8) It opens up new avenues for the rubber industry and expands the application scope of rubber products.