Food-safe TPE material solutions for coffee makers

The rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee is often the first thing that awakens the sense and sets the tone for a productive day. For many, that invigorating moment wouldn’t be possible without a reliable coffee machine. Behind every satisfying brew is a precise blend of design, durability, and material innovation.

KRAIBURG TPE, a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers, provides high-quality, custom-engineered solutions for various market applications, offers a high-performance TPE material for coffee makers, specifically engineered for appliance seals and soft-touch buttons. This food-safe thermoplastic elastomer combines heat resistance, mechanical strength, and processing versatility, making it the ideal solution for modern kitchen appliances.

Engineered for heat-resistance and daily use

KRAIBURG TPE’s specifically developed compound delivers an optimized compression set at high temperatures, ensuring excellent sealing performance even after countless brewing cycles, its robust mechanical properties provide long-term durability, allowing it to withstand the wear and tear of frequent use. Whether used for TPE for appliances seals or soft-touch TPE for appliance buttons, the material ensures both tactile quality and functional reliability.

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Smart processing and seamless integration

The thermoplastic elastomer for kitchen appliances also demonstrates excellent adhesion to polypropylene (PP), enabling efficient multi-component injection molding processes. Manufacturers benefit from reduced reliance on adhesives and secondary processing steps, while achieving precise, clean integration of seals and buttons.  The material is also colorable, supporting customized aesthetics to meet brand or market demands.

Food-safe, clean, and compatible 

Formulated as a food-safe thermoplastic elastomer, the TPE is free from animal-derived ingredients and supports compliance with food-contact safety standards. It is compatible with standard manufacturing techniques, ensuring smooth processing and consistent quality, key for producers of premium kitchen appliances such as coffee makers.

Versatility across consumer and industrial applications

Beyond coffee makers, this TPE material for appliance seals is highly versatile. It is also ideal for seals in housings, flexible connectors, membranes, valves, household articles, and closures. Additionally, the material performs well in food and care product packaging applications.

With its balance of thermal stability, mechanical durability, and aesthetic flexibility, KRAIBURG TPE empowers manufacturers to create high-quality, user-friendly products that meet both performance expectations and modern design trends.

Sustainability from the get-go

At KRAIBURG TPE, sustainability is at the heart of our innovation. Our portfolio features bio-based TPEs and compounds with post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) recycled content. Selected TPEs carry GRS and ISCC PLUS certifications. We also provide Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data on request to support sustainability decisions.

The company has earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2025 and is committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning our goals with global climate action.  From reducing emissions to increasing circularity, our sustainable TPEs deliver dependable performance and are available worldwide to help meet your applications while advancing your sustainability goals.