Sports equipment manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to improve the performance and comfort of their products while ensuring they are safe and sustainable. One solution that has gained popularity is using thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). TPEs are flexible and lightweight materials with excellent mechanical properties, making them ideal for sports equipment like racquets. KRAIBURG TPE, a global thermoplastic elastomer manufacturer, offers a diverse range of products and custom solutions, including the FC and LW/UV series of TPE compounds, for high-performance racquet and other sports equipment applications.
Choosing the right racquet equipment is crucial for the comfort and performance of the user. Athletes must consider balance, shaft stiffness and flexibility, weight, grip size, and string properties. TPEs offer an excellent solution because they are lightweight and provide good mechanical properties, resulting in comfortable and high-performing equipment.
KRAIBURG TPE's FC series is an excellent choice for sports equipment because it complies with DIN EN 71-3, the US FDA's Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, and EU Regulation No. 10/2011, as well as halogen-free (per IEC 61249-2-21) standards. The FC series adheres well to PP resin and comes in natural and translucent colors. This allows various colors to be used to produce stylish and colorful racquets. The FC series is suitable for the surface of racquets, anti-vibration caps, and table tennis paddle applications.
KRAIBURG TPE's LW/UV series is ideal for handles and grips for lightweight racquets, enabling quick stroking speeds, recovery, and maneuverability. The low-density, UV, and weathering-resistant series produces a non-stick surface that ensures ease of comfort for the racquet user. The LW/UV series adheres well to PP resin, allowing for multi-component molding and producing various designs for sporting equipment.
In addition to its high-performance TPE compounds, KRAIBURG TPE is also committed to sustainability. They have recently developed a material solution for consumer and industry applications that includes post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) content. This shows their dedication to minimizing their environmental impact while providing high-quality products.
KRAIBURG TPE's FC and LW/UV series of TPE compounds provide multifunctional, custom-engineered solutions for racquet and other sports equipment applications. Their TPE compounds offer excellent mechanical properties, lightweight solutions, and non-toxic, scratch, abrasion, UV, temperature, and chemical resistance. With KRAIBURG TPE's commitment to sustainability, their TPE compounds are an excellent choice for manufacturers looking for high-performance and environmentally friendly solutions.