Custom Compounds & Concentrates One of the primary reasons Technical Polymers is in business to provide the most cost effective material solution for any particular application. Our field engineers work diligently to understand the specific requirements of your application that we can translate into a polymer formula.   The following topics illustrate the potential type of information about your application that will enable us to deliver the best solution.   We welcome the opportunity to design a specific compounded engineering thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer that meets your requirements exactly.   Physical Characteristics • Strength • Stiffness • Toughness • Compression Set / Permanent Set • Hardness / Softness • Durability & Wear • Conductivity / Resistivity • Weight • Fatigue Resistance • Adhesion     Environmental Considerations • Heat resistance / aging • Chemical resistance • UV Stability • Hydrolysis (water resistance)     Aesthetic Qualities   • Color • Surface Appearance • Surface feel/softness • Special effects     Regulatory Requirements • UL • NSF • FDA • California Proposition 65 • BIFMA     Processing Conditions • Melt flow • Drying capability • Cycle time • Mold Release • Adhesion     Post-Processing Considerations • Paint-ability / Plate ability • Pad printing • Hot stamping • Assembly techniques