17 Sep 2019
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are an established alternative to vulcanised rubbers in sealing applications for non-pressurised water systems, such as drainage and sewerage, according to Kiwa NV.
In a paper presented at the DKT 2018 conference in Nuremberg, the Dutch firm explained how it is setting up a new evaluation guideline for ‘thermoplastic’ seals in drinking-water applications.
As a starting point, the Rijswijk-based company is using an evaluation guideline based on EN 681-2 with additional tests in which the anisotropic behaviour of TPEs is taken into account.
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are an established alternative to vulcanised rubbers in sealing applications for non-pressurised water systems, such as drainage and sewerage, according to Kiwa NV.
In a paper presented at the DKT 2018 conference in Nuremberg, the Dutch firm explained how it is setting up a new evaluation guideline for ‘thermoplastic’ seals in drinking-water applications.
As a starting point, the Rijswijk-based company is using an evaluation guideline based on EN 681-2 with additional tests in which the anisotropic behaviour of TPEs is taken into account.
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