17 Oct 2023
KRAIBURG Fakuma 2023 Press Kit
At Fakuma, 17 until 21 October, Messe Friedrichshafen in Germany, KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers, will present their newly developed innovative solutions, as well as their service portfolio.
New compounds for drinking water and hot water applications as well as trendsetting TPE solutions that contain high proportions of bio-based and recycled materials
At Fakuma 2023 held from October 17 to 21 at Friedrichshafen Exhibition Center, KRAIBURG TPE will put the spot on its leading competence in the field of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). The product innovations presented at booth 5303 in hall B5 will focus on a series of new TPE compounds for sophisticated drinking water and hot water applications. As part of its expanded line of circular products, the manufacturer will also be showcasing several materials that contain high proportions of bio-based and recycled raw materials of up to 80%.
KRAIBURG TPE responds to the issue of bio-based materials by supplying bio-based TPEs with a variable proportion of sustainable raw materials
KRAIBURG TPE is presenting thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that have a variable proportion of renewable raw materials. By introducing these new compounds, the global TPE manufacturer is expanding its THERMOLAST® R range of more sustainable solutions by adding a line of products from renewable raw material sources. Bio-based TPEs also have a lower product carbon footprint than established alternatives that are not based on renewable raw materials.
Non-cross-linking TPEs for cold, warm and hot water
KRAIBURG TPE is about to launch an innovative new technology: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for applications in the drinking water and sanitary industry that are in compliance with the strict KTW-BWGL standard, which will become binding for TPEs from March 2025 as well. These outstanding compounds are intended to be used for seals, sealings and components such as showerheads and meet all relevant requirements in the European Union for final products that come into contact with cold water, warm water and, for the first time, hot water.
Kink-resistant and tested in accordance with the KTW-BWGL standard
KRAIBURG TPE has launched a new series of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for tubes and hoses used in sanitary and drinking water applications. These innovative products already meet the stricter evaluation criteria for plastics and other organic materials in contact with drinking water established by the German Environment Agency (KTW-BWGL standard), which will become binding for TPEs from March 2025. The compounds are characterized by easy processability and provide tubes and hoses with extremely smooth surfaces, considerably improved mechanical properties and excellent kink resistance. The new compounds will be presented at Fakuma 2023.
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About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is a global manufacturer of custom thermoplastic elastomers. KRAIBURG TPE was founded in 2001 as an independent business unit of the KRAIBURG Group and is now the industry's competence leader in the field of TPE compounds. The company's goal is to provide safe, reliable and sustainable products for customer applications. With more than 680 employees worldwide and production sites in Germany, the USA and Malaysia, the company offers a large product portfolio for applications in the automotive, industrial and consumer goods industries, as well as for the strictly regulated medical sector. The established THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX® and For Tec E® product lines are processed by injection molding or extrusion and offer manufacturers numerous advantages not only in processing but also in product design. KRAIBURG TPE is characterized by its innovative strength, global customer orientation, customized product solutions and reliable service. The company is ISO 50001 certified at its headquarters in Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at all its sites worldwide.
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KRAIBURG TPE will be showcasing a series of innovative new thermoplastic elastomers for drinking water and hot water applications as well as an expanded range of trendsetting TPE solutions containing proportions of renewable and recycled materials.
(Image: © 2023 KRAIBURG TPE)
Oliver Zintner, CEO at KRAIBURG TPE.
(Image: © 2023 KRAIBURG TPE)
Bio-based TPEs have a lower product carbon footprint than established alternatives that are not based on renewable raw materials.
(Image: © 2023 KRAIBURG TPE)
Dr. Tobias Brückner, Project Manager Advance Development at KRAIBURG TPE.
(Image: © 2023 KRAIBURG TPE)
KRAIBURG TPE is launching trendsetting, new and non-cross-linking THERMOLAST® DW compounds for sophisticated sealing and sanitary components in contact with hot water that meet the requirements of the KTW-BWGL standard.
(Image: © 2023 KRAIBURG TPE)
Hartmut Arheidt, Market Manager Industry, at KRAIBURG TPE.
(Image: © 2023 KRAIBURG TPE)
KRAIBURG TPE has launched the innovative new THERMOLAST® DW series, complying with the KTW-BWGL standard (mandatory from March 2025) for PVC-free sanitary and drinking water tubes and hoses made of thermoplastic elastomers. (Image: © 2023 KRAIBURG TPE)
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