General Purpose Grade TPE (Black)
General Purpose Grade TPE (Black) is a family of both soft and hard, black, versatile thermoplastic. This material combines good physical properties and chemical resistance for use in a wide range of applications.
Specified for its performance properties in a variety of industries: major appliances, caster wheels, mass transit, safety and protection, marine and industrial machinery. Made in the USA.
Color: Black
Samples available upon request.

Temperature Range: | -50°F to +275°F |
Durometer Range (Shore ± 5): | 50 to 87 |
Tensile Range (psi.): | 640 to 4000 |
Elongation Range (%): | 330 to 600 |
Finish: | Smooth |
Talc: | |
Specifications: | Daimler Chrysler (50 Duro) |
We comply with the Buy American Act requirements.
Durometer Hardness Shore ± 5 | Durometer Type | Thickness (inches) | Width (inches) | Tensile* PSI | Ultimate Elongation* Percent | Temperature Range | Estimated Weight Per Linear Foot (1/8″ x 36″) | Specifications |
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55 101M0055 | A | 0.02 – 0.25 | 24 | 640 | 330 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | MSAR20A |
64 101M0064 | A | 0.02 – 0.25 | 24 | 1000 | 440 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | |
73 101M0073 | A | 0.02 – 0.25 | 24 | 1200 | 375 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | |
80 101M0080 | A | 0.02 – 0.25 | 24 | 1600 | 450 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | |
87 101M0081 | A | 0.02 – 0.25 | 24 | 2300 | 550 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | |
40 103M0040 | D | 0.02 – 0.25 | 24 | 2750 | 600 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb | |
50 103M0050 | D | 0.02 – 0.25 | 24 | 4000 | 600 | -50°F to +275°F | 1.27 lb |
*Physicals are presented in typical values – we certify to the minimum value.
Compound Numbers: 101M0055, 101M0064, 101M0080, 101M0081, 103M0040, 103M0050
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Our rubber products are a proprietary blend of various polymers formulated to meet stated physicals and specifications. The named product polymer is not necessarily the primary polymer representing the highest percentage of the polymer blend. Determination of the suitability of the goods for the uses and applications contemplated by Buyer and others shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer or user. No guaranty is given with respect to length of service on any particular application. Suggestions or recommendations made by Seller in its product literature concerning uses or applications of the goods are believed to be reliable, but Seller makes no warranty or guaranty of results to be obtained since the conditions of the use and application by Buyer and others are beyond Seller’s control.
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