Description

Polyolefin Elastomer (POE)

POEs possess the properties of thermoset elastomers but can be processed using standardized equipments specific for thermoplastic polymers. POE polymers are comprised of: 1) a variety of polyolefin compounds, 2) crystalline plastics and 3) amorphous elastomers. The most common POEs are made of polypropylene (PP) and ethylene propylene rubber (EPR).

Advantages:

The main features of POEs are: having high dielectric property, ability to be compounded with Nylon to increase its working temperature range, high impact strength, high fatigue strength, high failure point at low temperatures for low-modulus grades, high resistance to moisture, and insensitive to ozone degradation. The UV-resistant grades are also available.

Applications:

• Exterior parts of automotive
• Automotive under hood applications
• Wires and cables
• Mechanical commodities
• Impact modifiers