AN Series | General-Purpose Translucent Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)
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AN Series | General-Purpose Translucent Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)

The AN Series is a general-purpose translucent thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) designed with a focus on versatility, stable mass production, and cost efficiency. It is widely used in consumer products, industrial components, sporting goods, and peripheral medical applications.
Compared to high-performance or specialty materials, the AN Series emphasizes a balanced combination of physical properties, processing stability, and practical manufacturability. It serves as a reliable and efficient standard solution among translucent TPE materials.

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Why Choose the AN Series

The AN Series is ideal for applications that require:

  • Material sharing across multiple product lines
  • Stable mass production with high batch-to-batch consistency
  • Reliable processing performance and manufacturing efficiency
  • A balance between performance and cost-effectiveness

Material Properties and Advantages

  • Translucent matte appearance with a consistent, premium visual texture
  • Wide hardness range (Shore A approx. 25A to 95A+)
  • Stable tensile strength with good elongation performance
  • Balanced resilience and abrasion resistance
  • Low density design (approx. 0.9), suitable for lightweight applications
  • Non-toxic and odorless; compliant with international standards such as FDA, RoHS, REACH, and PAHs upon request

Typical Applications of AN Series TPEs

The AN Series is widely used in:

Grip and Anti-Slip Applications

  • Hand tool handles, grips, anti-slip components
  • Bicycle and motorcycle grips

Industrial Protection and Sealing Components

Waterproof gaskets, dust-proof parts, sealing plugs, check valves

Sports and Functional Components

Sporting goods and protective accessories

Medical Peripheral Applications

Non-implantable medical device components

Consumer Product Applications

Footwear accessories, bicycle parts, outdoor products

Applicable processing methods

The material offers stable flowability and a wide processing window, helping reduce process adjustment time and production costs. It is highly suitable for efficient mass production.

Market Positioning

The AN Series is not designed for extreme or specialized performance, but is positioned as:

It is especially suitable for applications requiring rapid production ramp-up while minimizing development and manufacturing risks.

Summary

The AN Series translucent thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) achieve an excellent balance between visual appearance, mechanical performance, and processing stability. They are suitable for a wide range of consumer, industrial, and medical peripheral products.

By improving production efficiency and ensuring consistent quality, the AN Series stands as a dependable choice for general-purpose translucent TPE materials.

Specification

Test Item Test Method Unit Specification
25AN 30AN 45AN 55AN 65AN 75AN 85AN 90AN 95AN
Density ASTM D792 g/cm3 0.9±0.03 0.9±0.03 0.9±0.03 0.9±0.03 0.9±0.03 0.9±0.03 0.9±0.03 0.9±0.03 0.9±0.03
Hardness ASTM D2240 Shore A 25±3 30±3 45±3 55±3 65±3 75±3 85±3 90±3 95±3
Tensile Strength ASTM D412 Kg/cm2 38 38 38 40 50 55 55 150 217
Elongation ASTM D412 % 880 760 656 500 500 500 600 600 600
Tear Strength ASTM D624 Die C Kg/cm2 12 12 12 15 16 18 20 21 44
Resistance to High
Temperature Aging		 ASTM D573 136°C 7D % TB/EB 80/85 80/85 80/85 80/85 85/90 80/85 90/95 90/95 90/95
Rebound Elasticity CNS K1392 % 60 60 70 70 80 70 60 65 60
Heat Resistance W-O-M 63°C 500hrs % TB/EB 75/80 82/88 80/85 80/85 80/85 80/85 80/85 80/86 80/86
Brittle Temperature ASTM D746 °C -50 -50 -50 -50 -50 -50 -50 -50 -50

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