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Star Thermoplastic Alloys and Rubbers, Inc. is a manufacturer of hard and soft thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), thermoplastic compounds and alloys. TPEs are a family of low modulus and low hardness “rubber-like” materials that are processed by thermoplastic means and can be reprocessed over and over again. TPEs offer the benefits of low-temperature flexibility, easy processing with modern high-speed processing techniques and exceptional grip and hand "feel".
Star Thermoplastics currently offers numerous product lines, including TPEs for applications requiring:
• Medical and food contact
• High optical clarity
• Very soft (gel-like) material
• Overmolding (including overmolding to polar substrates)
• An alternative to TPV or EPDM
• Abrasion and tear-resistance
• Extrusion
• High-flow injection molding.
Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, Inc. supplies TPEs to the following industries, among others:
• Automotive, Trucking and RVs
• Aviation
• Food and Beverage Packaging
• Home Appliances and Housewares
• Industrial
• Medical and Dental
• Sporting Goods
• Toys
• Electrical and Electronics
• Wire and Cable
• Hardware and Construction
• And many more
Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, Inc. is located just outside of Chicago, IL and conforms to ISO 9000 practices. The location of the plant, minutes from Midway and O'Hare airports as well as central rail and trucking hubs, ideally situates the firm to service across North America as well as abroad. The Star Thermoplastics manufacturing facility features several advanced manufacturing lines and millions of pounds of capacity.
At Star Thermoplastics, the customer comes first. Star Thermoplastics offers customer service that goes beyond traditional levels, listening and collaborating with customers in order to make the best specific TPE recommendations for improved efficiency and quality of their end products.
Additionally, the firm boasts a strong R & D department and five laboratories to put the emphasis on innovative solutions to materials challenges.