FARRPRENE IU65A is a lightweight, mid-hardness TPE ideal for flexible consumer, automotive, and appliance components. It offers high elasticity, processability, and consistent durability.
FARRPRENE IU65A is a premium thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) based on styrenic block copolymers, meticulously engineered for injection molding applications where a combination of comfort, elasticity, and strength is essential. With a Shore A hardness of 65, it offers the perfect middle ground between soft-touch appeal and structural reliability. Whether used in consumer goods, automotive interiors, or household components, this material brings both performance and efficiency to the production floor.
FARRPRENE IU65A is specifically developed to optimize injection molding performance. Its low viscosity, excellent flowability, and fast cooling behavior result in shorter cycle times and stable part dimensions. This makes it ideal for high-volume production where consistency, precision, and productivity are essential.
One of the core strengths of FARRPRENE IU65A is its excellent adhesion to polypropylene substrates during two-component molding. This property allows manufacturers to create integrated, multi-material parts—such as soft-touch grips on rigid cores—without additional adhesives. As a result, it enhances both design flexibility and product durability.
This thermoplastic elastomer exhibits outstanding resistance to abrasion, oils, detergents, and various household and industrial chemicals. These characteristics make it particularly well-suited for applications exposed to frequent handling or aggressive environments, such as kitchen utensils, automotive interior parts, and hand tools.
With a Shore A hardness of 65, this material offers a balanced combination of tactile comfort and mechanical reliability. It is ideal for ergonomic components where both user experience and long-term durability are critical—especially in consumer goods and automotive interiors.
The aesthetic quality of this material is a notable advantage. It provides a consistent surface finish that supports both matte and semi-glossy appearances, depending on the mold and processing. This makes it suitable for visible parts in consumer products where look and feel matter.
Color stability is another strength of this compound. FARRPRENE IU65A can be easily pigmented without affecting performance, allowing manufacturers to match exact branding requirements. The material resists fading from light exposure, maintaining visual appeal over time.
Its flexibility in design is also significant. The material flows well in molds, filling fine details and thin-wall sections with precision. This ensures freedom for engineers to create ergonomic, lightweight, or compact components without compromising structure.
FARRPRENE IU65A excels in a wide range of industries, particularly where flexibility, tactile quality, and processing consistency matter. Its formulation makes it ideal for:
1. Consumer Goods
It’s perfectly suited for ergonomic products such as grips, handles, and handheld device parts. The soft yet durable feel of the material enhances user comfort while maintaining structural integrity over time.
2. Automotive Components
Used in interior parts that require soft-touch surfaces like knobs, trim, and seals, FARRPRENE IU65A offers excellent elasticity, resistance to deformation, and an appealing finish.
3. Household Appliances
The elastomer’s lightweight and moldable nature makes it ideal for seals, gaskets, and soft overlays on appliance handles or buttons.
4. Sports and Footwear Products
In applications demanding high flexibility and comfort—such as shoe soles, padding, or protective accessories—this material delivers long-lasting performance and energy return.
Balanced Softness and Strength
With a Shore A rating of 65 and tensile strengths exceeding 4 MPa in both flow and cross directions, FARRPRENE IU65A is soft to the touch yet engineered to withstand stress, wear, and repeated use.
Lightweight Advantage
Weighing in at a specific gravity of just 0.88, this TPE helps manufacturers reduce the overall weight of their final product—a critical factor in both consumer comfort and transportation efficiency.
Exceptional Elasticity
Elongation at break values surpassing 1000% demonstrate the material’s superior ability to stretch without tearing, making it particularly valuable for dynamic parts that experience frequent motion.
Efficient Processability
Thanks to its smooth flow behavior (MFI 16.33 at 230°C/2.16 kg and 5.77 at 190°C/5 kg), FARRPRENE IU65A ensures efficient and repeatable results in standard injection molding machines. Its consistency leads to minimal material waste and shorter cycle times.
Reliable Mechanical Performance
From impact resistance (11 KJ/sq.m) to compression strength (1.79 MPa) and flexural modulus (10 N/mm²), this TPE provides balanced mechanical characteristics suited for robust product designs.
When compared to traditional rubber or lower-grade TPEs, FARRPRENE IU65A offers several standout advantages:
Versus Rubber: Unlike rubber, this grade is 100% recyclable, easier to mold, and does not require vulcanization. This makes it more sustainable and cost-effective in high-volume production environments.
Versus Softer TPEs: While lower Shore A grades may offer more flexibility, they often lack tensile strength and abrasion resistance. FARRPRENE IU65A provides a sweet spot with adequate softness for comfort and robust mechanical durability for structural demands.
Versus Filled TPEs: As an unfilled compound, it delivers purer elasticity and smoother flow, ideal for applications requiring clean, consistent performance without added density or stiffness.
FARRPRENE IU65A bridges the gap between design freedom and material resilience. Its combination of tactile comfort, structural toughness, and easy manufacturability makes it a preferred choice for OEMs and converters seeking a dependable solution for injection molding applications.
Farr Polymers is a leading developer of high-performance Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) compounds based in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA). With over 30 years of industry expertise, we provide custom-engineered TPE solutions for automotive, construction, and consumer applications.
Phone: +971 4 55 40 173 | +971 55 82 90 503
Address: Farr Polymers FZCO, JAFZA, Dubai, UAE – P.O. Box 33827
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