Elastomer 101

Uses of BioVTEX TPE Biopharmaceutical Tubing Kent Elastomer Products proudly plays a role in contributing to medical progress with our newest development in the biopharmaceutical industry: BioVTEX Biopharmaceutical Tubing. BioVTEX helps our customers stay competitive...

Elastomer Compounds What is TPE? TPE stands for thermoplastic elastomer. Thermoplastic elastomers combine some of the best qualities of rubber and plastics: TPE exhibits the desirable flexibility and soft feel of rubber, with the fast and inexpensive processing of...

What Is Spooled Reel Tubing? Spooled tubing is rolled and stored on a spool rather than packaged in cut lengths and stored in a box or bin. Spooled reel tubing allows for easy dispensing and totally customized cut lengths. There are virtually no limits on what types...

Kent: Innovating The Future Of Healthcare We are excited to announce that Kent is launching a TPE Biopharmaceutical tubing product through a new division of Kent Elastomer Products dedicated to manufacturing cutting-edge TPE tubing for the biopharmaceutical industry....

Benefits of Assembly Services Assembly services can provide significant value in several ways. Outsourcing both manufacturing and assembly to the same service provider streamlines the entire production process by reducing both time spent on transporting product from...

There are many motivations behind choosing colors and shades for rubber tubing. Certain colors may communicate a specific usage, length, or other variable at a glance, making it easier for someone to choose the right tubing type when moving quickly. For some...

What are Thermoplastic Elastomers? Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are a relatively new polymer material, first made commercially available in the 1960s. Many consider TPE the best of both worlds, combining the desirable performance properties of rubber with the...

Throughout the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the rubber industry underwent massive changes and experienced incredible innovation. As the elastomer market enters its next chapter, global initiatives and new regulations are expected to drive exciting...

The rubber industry has an exciting and dynamic history. Academic records of rubber date back to the 1700s. The world history of rubber dates back thousands of years, when indigenous cultures first began using natural latex from the Hevea tree. Since 2000, rubber...

Demand for Medical Elastomers Increase Growth in Medical Elastomer Market Elastomer materials offer a variety of valuable physical and performance properties that are especially desirable in medical applications. Elastomers have excellent sterilization properties,...

PVC Benefits & Uses Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is an excellent choice for medical and surgical tubing. PVC is strong, stable, flexible, and safe for medical use. PVC Compound Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was first discovered as a thick, stiff material, like the PVC...

Polyisoprene is an elastomer material that is widely used in a variety of industries. Synthetic polyisoprene is produced with a synthetic version of the primary chemical constituent of natural rubber latex. It is then compounded to mimic many of the properties of...

Latex vs Silicone Tubing Many industries have battled ongoing supply chain disruptions and supply shortages since early 2020. Silicone costs have risen dramatically, with price surges up 300%, and will likely continue to fluctuate, making it more expensive than ever...

Rubber Tubing Rubber tubing works behind the scenes in a wide range of industries. We rely on tubing during so many of life’s moments, from family bonding at the big game to important doctor’s visits. Durable, reliable tubing keeps your operation running smoothly so...

5 Types of Thermoplastic Elastomer Thermoplastic elastomers, or TPE, can be seen as a sort of bridge between plastics and rubbers, combining the best characteristics of both: the look, feel, and elasticity of conventional thermoset rubber, and the fast, efficient...

Every day we’re surrounded by products composed of rubber, natural rubber, and natural rubber latex. In fact, these compounds are so common that, at first glance, you may not know exactly what they are. Let's take a moment to talk about what nuances make these...

Dip Molding Materials Dip products can be manufactured from a variety of latex and non-latex compounds. These compounds include natural rubber latex, neoprene, and synthetic polyisoprene. Each of these dip molding materials has its individual benefits and...