Telecommunications
GLS soft thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) bring enhanced value and functionality to a variety of telecommunications devices. Cell phones, whether large, small or extra-small, benefit from the design freedoms of TPEs. The growing array of personal telecom devices benefits from the ease of processing, enhanced aesthetics and product differentiation available with TPEs.
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Benefits |
- Soft touch, non-slip surface in wet or dry conditions
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- Enhanced ergonomics, ease of use
- Enhanced product differentiation
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- Scratch and mar resistant
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- Enhanced service life
- Long-life aesthetics
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- Shock and impact resistance
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- Enhanced service life
- Enhanced product functionality
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- Capable of overmold bonding to wide range of materials, including engineering plastics
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- Enhanced functionality
- Reduced assembly, cycle time
- Enhanced aesthetics
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- Easy processing and recycling
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- Lower production costs
- Compliance with regulatory mandates
- Enhanced consumer appeal
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Example TPE applications include:
- Cell phone/pager buttons and keypads
- Non-slip cell phone boots and housings
- Radio headset components
- GPS boots and housings
- Antenna sheaths
Product Families
- Several Versaflex compounds are ideal for telecommunications applications that require adhesion to a variety of substrates. GLS offers extra design freedom by providing clear TPEs that bond to polycarbonates (PCs), acronitrile butadiene styrene ABS, PC/ABS and copolyester.
- Versollan TPU alloys are specially formulated for excellent adhesion to PC, ABS and PC/ABS in both two-shot and insert molding processes. Their excellent skin-oil resistance makes them ideal for soft touch cell phone housings/boots.
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