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TPC - Arnitel®

Arnitel is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) with high temperature resistance, good processability and excellent elastic behavior. Arnitel belongs to the TPE subcategory of thermoplastic copolyesters (TPC).
 

  • Broad range of hardnesses 
  • High temperature resistance within the TPE family
  • Mainly used to replace rubber in automotive, electronics and other industries.
Product overview

Explore Arnitel®

Arnitel is increasingly being used as a lighter, smarter, greener alternative to conventional rubbers, reducing environmental impact and ultimately system costs. Thanks to its outstanding characteristics, Arnitel offers exceptional flexibility in design—giving the freedom to implement the most innovative product concepts, and to add value to the design process. Therefore, helping meet demands for ever-higher end-product performance and cost-effectiveness. Arnitel has a wide range of hardnesses, which is capable of replacing rubbers, metals, leather and other thermoplastics. Arnitel delivers superior chemical, heat and wear resistance, along with the ability to be recycled.

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Arnitel® portfolio highlights

Arnitel® for cable insulation

With thermoplastic copolyetherester polymer as the basis, Arnitel has a broad portfolio for cable insulation for consumer electronics (jacket+primary insulation), appliances, railway and automotive cable products. Next to insulation, Arnitel also offers a wide portfolio for strain reliefs and plugs.

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Arnitel® Eco

Our Arnitel Eco material is a bio-based thermoplastic copolyester (TPE) that delivers high performance with the added benefit of a lower environmental impact. The material is made from 50% renewable resources, based on rapeseed oil instead of mineral oil. 

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Arnitel® for automotive

Arnitel is our family of thermoplastic copolyester elastomers (known as TPE, COPE and TPC) ideal for many demanding automotive applications—from airducts, tubes and hoses to boots, bellows and cables. In all cases, this unique material gives you the strength and processing characteristics of engineering plastics combined with the performance of thermoset elastomers.

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Properties

Elasticity

Arnitel is a thermoplastic elastomer that combines the easy process of thermoplastics with the elasticity of a rubber. The soft Arnitels show excellent elasticity and can be used as elastic fibers.

Thermal

Arnitel is extensively used in applications over a very wide range of temperatures. Arnitel retains its mechanical properties at very low temperatures of -45°C right up to 150°C.

Heat ageing

The Arnitel C series shows outstanding high heat ageing properties and meets the most stringent performance and compliance needs, including hydrolysis and abrasion resistance. This series meets the severe ISO 6277 class D requirements for automotive wire and cable.

Most popular Arnitel® grades

Arnitel® EM400

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"Arnitel® is a high-performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers you a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics."

"In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® is increasingly being as a lighter, smarter, greener alternative to conventional rubbers – reducing environmental impact and ultimately, system costs."

"The product is supported by an experienced and knowledgeable global team continuously working on new ideas and applications, as well as exploring new markets. By listening to your needs and understanding your process and products, we develop solutions that make a real difference."

  • Injection Molding
  • Film Extrusion
  • Food Contact Quality
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Arnitel® XG5857\colors

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"Arnitel® is a high-performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers you a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics."

"In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® is increasingly being as a lighter, smarter, greener alternative to conventional rubbers – reducing environmental impact and ultimately, system costs."

"The product is supported by an experienced and knowledgeable global team continuously working on new ideas and applications, as well as exploring new markets. By listening to your needs and understanding your process and products, we develop solutions that make a real difference."

  • Extrusion Grade
  • Flame Retardant (halogen free)
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Arnitel® EL740

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"Arnitel® is a high-performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers you a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics."

"In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® is increasingly being as a lighter, smarter, greener alternative to conventional rubbers – reducing environmental impact and ultimately, system costs."

"The product is supported by an experienced and knowledgeable global team continuously working on new ideas and applications, as well as exploring new markets. By listening to your needs and understanding your process and products, we develop solutions that make a real difference."

  • Injection Molding
  • Food Contact Quality
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Arnitel® CM551

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"Arnitel® is a high-performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers you a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics."

"In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® is increasingly being as a lighter, smarter, greener alternative to conventional rubbers – reducing environmental impact and ultimately, system costs."

"The product is supported by an experienced and knowledgeable global team continuously working on new ideas and applications, as well as exploring new markets. By listening to your needs and understanding your process and products, we develop solutions that make a real difference."

  • Heat Resistant Copolyester
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Arnitel® EL250

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"Arnitel® is a high-performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers you a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics."

"In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® is increasingly being as a lighter, smarter, greener alternative to conventional rubbers – reducing environmental impact and ultimately, system costs."

"The product is supported by an experienced and knowledgeable global team continuously working on new ideas and applications, as well as exploring new markets. By listening to your needs and understanding your process and products, we develop solutions that make a real difference."

  • Injection Molding
  • Food Contact Quality
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Arnitel® VT3108

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"Arnitel® is a high-performance ThermoPlastic Copolyester (TPC) that offers you a unique combination of flexibility, high temperature resistance and strength - plus excellent processing characteristics."

"In industries ranging from automotive to E&E, Arnitel® is increasingly being as a lighter, smarter, greener alternative to conventional rubbers – reducing environmental impact and ultimately, system costs."

"The product is supported by an experienced and knowledgeable global team continuously working on new ideas and applications, as well as exploring new markets. By listening to your needs and understanding your process and products, we develop solutions that make a real difference."

  • Film Extrusion
  • Highly Breathable
  • Drying of Material Required
  • Food Contact Quality
  • "Highly breathable"
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Featured applications

Brake Tubing with Arnitel® CM622

Automotive | Safety Restraint Systems Braking Systems

Reliable; Lightweight; Cost effective; Flexible; Reliable; Sustainable; Heat resistant
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Breathable Outdoor clothing

Consumer goods | Sports & leisure

PFC-free;Does not rely on perforations to make garments breathable;100% recyclable;Biomass balanced based with reduced CFP;High breathability and 100% waterproof performance under all circumstances
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Clean Air Inlet Ducts

Automotive | Engine Air Intake

Lightweight; Economical; Reliable; Durable; Heat resistant; Chemical resistant
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Athletic Shoes Midsole

Consumer goods |

Application requirements:;Stability;Lightweight;Energy rebound;Long lifetime; Material properties:;Low crystallization speed and temperature;High elongation at break;Arnitel E-TPEE is thermoplastic and can be fully recycled
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Conveyor Belts

Industrial equipment | Agriculture

Highly breathable; Bio-based alternative; High-temperature resistance; Excellent processing characteristics.
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Medical Catheter

Healthcare | Medical Devices and Accessories

Material solutions that meet FDA food contact, USP Class VI, ISO 10993-5 & ISO 10993-10, and other industry standards;User friendly processing windows in extrusion and secondary assembly;Better snap back performance;Stiffness is independent of moisture absorption, so catheters perform the same in all humidity environments
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