Products
Apex Vinyl
Teknor Apex is a global market leader in vinyl compounding with a wide variety of flexible vinyl compounds for extrusion and injection molding. These versatile materials can be specifically designed to meet the performance and regulatory requirements of the end use product. Apex Vinyl compounds are used in a variety of automotive applications, including window encapsulation, interior and exterior parts.
Apex 1503 Series - Injection Molding PVC for Interior Applications
- Excellent balance of cost and performance
- Smooth surface appearance, easily colorable, and adjustable gloss levels
- Superior scratch and mar resistance
- Knobs, mats, and overmold applications
Data Sheets
- 1503-50
- 1503-55
- 1503-65
- 1503-70
- 1503-75
- 1503-80
- 1503-85
Apex 1523 Series - High Flow PVC for Injection Molding
- High gloss / smooth surface appearance
- High flow properties for excellent moldability
- Excellent balance of cost and performance
- Available from 66 Shore A to 42 Shore D
- Window encapsulation applications
Apex 1545 Series - Extrusion Grade PVC
- High gloss / smooth surface appearance
- “Self Texturing” options.
- Excellent balance of cost and performance
- Available from 66 Shore A to 42 Shore D
- Roof ditch, belt line, body side applications.
Data Sheets
- 1545-65
- 1545-75
- 1545-85
- 1545-95
Apex 1555 Series - Extrusion Grade PVC - Wire & Cable
- Smooth surface appearance
- Highly flexible
- Abrasion resistant
- Cold flex performance
Data Sheets
- 1555-60
- 1555-83
- 1555-90
Apex 1570 Series - Injection Molding PVC for Mats & Pads
- Lower cost offset to TPE / SEBS for mat applications.
Data Sheets
- 1570-75
- 1570-80
Apex 1580 Series - Extrusion Grades PVC for Drain Tubes
- High performance PVC for extrusion applications
Data Sheets
- 1580-65
- 1580-75
- 1580-85
- 1580-90
Apex 1590 Series - Extrusion Grade PVC for Fluid Resistant Applications
- High performance PVC for injection or extrusion applications
- Lower cost offset to engineered resins
Data Sheets
- 1590-50
- 1590-60
Flexalloy 9400 Series - Extrusion Grade PVC for Exterior Applications
- High performance PVC for extrusion applications
- Lower cost offset to engineered resins
- Exterior class A surfaces
- Roof ditch, body side applications
Chemlon Nylon
Chemlon Nylon is available in PA6, PA 6.6 , and PA 6.12 for automotive applications. Chemlon can be customized with impact modified materials, glass and mineral filled materials, or fiber reinforced with non-halogen or glass filled.
Chemlon 100 Series - Nylon 66
- Unreinforced / unfilled
- Impact modified
- Glass fiber reinforced
- Heat stabilized
- Flame retardant
Chemlon 200 Series - Nylon 6
- Mineral and glass fiber reinforced
- Heat stabilized
- Flame retardant
Chemlon 800 Series - Nylon 6.12
- Carbon filled
- Glass fiber reinforced
- Heat stabilized
Sarlink TPV
The Sarlink TPV product line has been steadily displacing EPDM rubber in automotive sealing system applications for decades. Sarlink TPVs exhibit excellent elastic properties, chemical and fluid resistance and improved long term performance over EPDM due to better UV resistance and heat aging properties. Sarlink TPV compounds are available in pellet form, in natural or black, and can be processed on conventional injection molding, blow molding, or extrusion equipment. Sarlink TPVs can also be processed by 2K or insert molding, adhering to polyolefins and other TPVs.
Sarlink 3100 Series - General Purpose TPVs
- Well-balanced flow characteristics for a superior surface appearance
- Available from 35 Shore A to 45 Shore D, in black and natural
- Excellent melt elasticity
- Partially cross-linked
- Versatile, can be processed by injection or blow molding and extrusion
Data Sheets
Sarlink 4100 Series - High Performance TPVs
- Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance
- Fully cross-linked
- Low tension and compression set
- Low oil swell
- Excellent flex fatigue resistance
- Available from 45 Shore A to 50 Shore D, in black and natural
- Versatile: can be processed by injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding
Data Sheets
Sarlink 4700 Series - High Flow Molding TPVs
- High flow properties ensure that even hard to fill parts mold with ease
- Excellent UV resistance
- Low fogging
- Fully cured rubber phase for better elasticity and chemical resistance
- Available from 50 Shore A to 40 Shore D in black only
- Good surface appearance
- Good aging performance
- Robust formulations allow for a broad processing window
- Fast cycle times and easy mold release versus competitive TPV
Data Sheets
Sarlink 5700 Series - High Performance Extrusion TPVs
- Engineered for optimum extrusion performance for interior and exterior applications
- Low fogging and exceptional color retention without blooming
- Best in class UV stability among all TPVs on the market
- Available from 25 Shore A to 50 Shore D in black only
- Well-balanced rheological properties for a broad processing window with good melt strength
- Controlled morphology for optimal surface appearance
- Good recovery behavior
Data Sheets
Sarlink 6100 Series - TPVs with Superior Colorability and Elastic Performance
- Lighter, natural color providing improved colorability
- Excellent flow behavior for large complex parts
- Low fogging
- Non-hygroscopic nature; pre-drying is not necessary
- Resistant to hydrocarbons and aqueous liquids
- Good thermal stability
- Available from 35 Shore A to 90 Shore A, in natural only
Data Sheets
Sarlink 6700 Series - UV Stable TPVs with Superior Colorability
- Lighter, natural color providing improved colorability for custom colors
- High flow properties ensure that even complex shapes with thin walls are molded with ease
- UV Stable
- Low fogging
- Non-hygroscopic nature; pre-drying is not necessary
- Resistant to hydrocarbons and aqueous liquids
- Good thermal stability
- Available from 55 Shore A to 75 Shore A, in natural only
Sarlink 10000 Series - Low Friction TPVs for Injection Molding
- Engineered for obtaining reduced coefficient of friction against glass or painted steel
- Low fogging and exceptional color retention without blooming
- Excellent UV stability
- Available from 35 to 75 Shore A in black only
- Low hardness grades show good adhesion towards EPDM sponge
- Well-balanced rheological properties for a broad processing window with good melt strength
- Controlled morphology for optimal surface appearance
- Good recovery behavior
Sarlink 11000 Series - Slip Coating Materials
- Excellent UV resistance
- Coextrudes well with TPE, TPV and EPDM
- Coefficient of friction from 0.1 to 0.4 (against glass)
- Available from 45 to 60 Shore D in black only
- Good aging performance
- Robust formulations allow for a broad processing window
Sarlink 17100 Series - Next Generation High Flow TPVs for Injection Molding
- Super high flow properties ensure that even hard to fill parts mold with ease
- Excellent UV resistance
- Low fogging
- Fully cured rubber phase for better elasticity and chemical resistance
- Available from 55 to 80 Shore A in black only
- Excellent surface appearance
- Good aging performance
- Robust formulations allow for a broad processing window
- Fast cycle times and good surface appearance versus competitive TPVs
Sarlink 22000 Series - TPV Masterbatches for Automotive Interiors
- Create your own customized formulations with a TPV masterbatch
- Improves the elasticity and long-term aging performance of polyolefins
- Low density for reduced part weight
- Low fogging and odor
- Exhibits superior aesthetics and haptics
- Broad processing window
- Available in 35 Shore A, in natural only
Sarlink 23000 Series - TPV Masterbatches with Superior Colorability
- Create your own customized formulations with a TPV masterbatch
- Lighter, natural color for improved colorability
- Improves the elasticity and long-term aging performance of polyolefins
- Low fogging and odor
- Non-hygroscopic nature; pre-drying not necessary
- Exhibits superior aesthetics and haptics
- Broad processing window
- Available in 80 Shore A, in natural only
Sarlink K-156 - Exterior Molding Grade with Superior Low Temperature Impact Resistance
- Good low temperature impact performance
- UV resistant
- Excellent processability; molding and demolding
- Good surface quality
- Available in 40 Shore D, in natural and black
Sarlink TPE
Expanding the Sarlink portfolio to include styrenic thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), introduces a new level of compounding versatility for automotive solutions. The unique rheology of Sarlink TPE materials allows for a wide range of performance characteristics and greater versatility and customization to OEM material requirements. Styrenic compounds exhibit excellent colorability and are available in a broad hardness range.
Sarlink EE-1100 Series - High Durometer Grades for Extruded Backbones
- Excellent extrudability
- Good elastic performance
- Heat resistant
- Available from 85 to 95 Shore A, in black
Sarlink EE-2200 Series - UV Resistant TPEs for Exterior Extrusion: High Density
- General purpose extrusion grades
- Good balance of price and performance
- UV resistant
- Excellent extrudability
- Available from 40 to 80 Shore A, in black
Data Sheets
Sarlink EE-2300 Series - High Performance Extrusion TPEs for Functional Lip Seals
- Developed for high performance co-extruded lip seals
- UV and chemical resistant
- Low gloss, class A surface appearance
- Excellent scratch resistance
- Low to no odor
- Available from 65 to 75 Shore A, in black
Sarlink ME-2100 Series - General Purpose TPEs for Exterior Molding: High Density
- Good balance of price and performance
- Excellent UV resistance
- Good flexibility over a wide temperature range
- Available from 60 to 80 Shore A in black
Sarlink ME-2200 Series - General Purpose TPEs for Exterior Molding: Low Density
- Lower density for reduced part weight
- Excellent UV resistance
- Good flexibility over a wide temperature range
- Available from 45 Shore A to 40 Shore D, in black
Data Sheets
Sarlink ME-2300 Series - High Performance TPEs for Exterior Molding
- Lower viscosity for improved moldability
- Good surface appearance
- Fast crystalization for shorter cycle times
- Excellent UV resistance
- Available from 55 to 75 Shore A, in black
Sarlink ME-2500 Series - Super High Flow TPEs for Exterior Molding: High Density
- High flow properties for excellent moldability
- Class A surface appearance
- Adhesion to glass with use of primer
- Excellent UV resistance
- Good elastic performance
- Available from 55 to 70 Shore A, in black
Sarlink ME-2600 Series - Super High Flow TPEs for Exterior Molding: Low Density
- High flow properties for excellent moldability
- Low density material yielding lighter weight parts
- Class A surface appearance
- Adhesion to glass with use of primer
- Excellent UV resistance
- Good elastic performance
- Available from 55 to 85 Shore A, in black
Data Sheets
Sarlink ML-1100 Series - General Purpose TPEs for Interior Molding: High Density
- General purpose molding grades
- Good balance of price and performance
- Available from 30 Shore A to 40 Shore D, in natural and black
Data Sheets
Sarlink ML-1600 Series - High Flow TPEs for Interior Molding: Low Density
- High flow for improved moldability and surface appearance
- Lower density for reduced part weight
- Available from 40 to 90 Shore A, in natural and black
Data Sheets
Sarlink ML-2300 Series - TPEs for Molding Complex Parts
- Developed for cable ducts, exhibits excellent molding and demolding behavior
- Faster cycle times versus TPVs
- UV resistant
- Low fogging and low VOC’s
- Available in black
Sarlink FM-1100 Series - General Purpose TPEs for Vehicle Floor mats
- Excellent haptics and surface appearance
- Good balance of price and performance
- Scratch and mar resistant
- Low fogging and VOC’s
- Suitable for extrusion and injection molding
- Available in natural, black, and custom-colored
Sarlink FM-1200 Series - High Flow TPEs for Injection Molded Floor Mats
- Excellent haptics and surface appearance
- Good balance of price and performance
- Scratch and mar resistant
- Low fogging and VOC’s
- Suitable for injection molding
- Available natural, black, and custom-colored
Sarlink FM-2100 Series - UV Resistant TPEs for Vehicle Floor Mats
- Excellent haptics and surface appearance
- UV Resistant
- Scratch and mar resistant
- Low fogging and VOC’s
- Suitable for extrusion and injection molding
- Available from 55 Shore A to 40 Shore D in natural, black, and custom-colored
Sarlink FM-2200 Series - UV Resistant TPEs for Floor Mats: High Flow Molding Grades
- Excellent haptics and surface appearance
- UV Resistant
- Scratch and mar resistant
- Low fogging and VOC’s
- High flow allows for molding ease and superior surface appearance
- Available in natural, black, and custom-colored
Sarlink FM-2600 Series - UV Resistant TPEs for Floor Mats: Extrusion Thermoforming
- Excellent haptics and surface appearance
- UV Resistant
- Scratch and mar resistant
- Low fogging and VOC’s
- High viscosity materials for excellent extrudability
- Good melt strength for improved thermoforming
- Available from 55 Shore A to 40 Shore D in natural, black, and custom-colored
Sarlink OM Series - Overmolding Grades / 2K Molding
- Exhibits excellent adhesion to engineering resins such as: PC, ABS and Nylon
- UV resistant grades available
- Excellent haptics and surface appearance
- Soft-touch materials provide comfort grip or cushion
- Custom colored to match any pallette
Sarlink TPEs - Exterior Molding Grades with Superior Low Temperature Impact Resistance
- Good low temperature impact performance
- UV resistant
- Excellent processability; molding and demolding
- Good surface quality
- Available in 40 Shore D, in natural and black