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By - Ashutosh K. Gupta
Regional Coverage: Indian Market is the primary focus of this study with regard to
technology, economics, markets, and industry structure. The Indian TPR industry is
analyzed with respect to SBS resin and compound technology and supplier industry
structure.
TPE Compound Coverage: The target TPRs analyzed in this study are compounds
based on SEBS (and SEPS), SBS, The TPR and PVC interfaces have received particular
attention.
Forward Vision: The primary emphasis of the study is on the analysis and forecast of
likely evolution during the next five years. Previous evolution and snapshots of the current
situation are used as baselines.
Fabrication Process Technology: Emphasis is on processes that will broaden TPE
material substitution potential and reduce system cost.
Compounding Technology/Property Envelope: Relationships between compound
technology/properties/costs are defined in a series of graphs that show property
envelopes and their relationship to markets and value in the marketplace. The cost and
property implications of using recyclate (rubber and TPE) and metallocene-catalyzed
styrenic and polyolefin resins are analyzed.
Thermoplastic Rubber Compound : Scope of Study
Pricing: The current/future dynamics of TPR pricing are identified and analyzed with
respect to such factors as:
- New metallocene/non-metallocene plastomer and elastomer alternatives
- Broadening of the TPR resin supplier structure
- Increased presence of independent compounders
- Globalization of TPR markets
- Increased raw material availability
- Expiration of key TPR compound and resin patents
- The cascade effect toward lower cost TPRs
- A shift in how TPRs reach the market.
Market Sector Structure: All end use market sectors and applications in the TPR target
zone in India have been analyzed and quantified with respect to current TPR use, intra-
TPR and intermaterials competition, as well as supplier structure. The footwear sector
received particular attention due to its size and technological importance.
Thermoplastic Rubber Compound : Scope of Study
Supplier Strategies: The implications of the greatly expanded SBS & SEBS resin
supply in the U.S., Europe, and Japan are analyzed with respect to demand for SBS &
SEBS compounds and the intermaterials environment in which they must compete.
PVC Substitution Trends: The current and possible future recycling pressures and
PVC-related trends and their likely impact on TPE demand are reviewed. Particular
emphasis has been placed on developing an analysis and forecast of these influences on
European medical, and automotive sectors and the potential impact in other regions and
TPE markets.
Rubber Replacement: The key target rubber markets have begun to be penetrated.
The replacement potential, timing, and requirements for TPE/rubber competition in
roofing, belting and automotive, and building/construction body and glazing seals are
analyzed.
Time Horizon: Demand and market share analysis by TPE base resins and compounds
are developed through 2005.
TPR & TPE COMPOUNDS
THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS
CHARACTERISTICS
PROCESSABILITY
The technologies which are commonly used for TPR & TPE processing
are injection molding and extrusion - the later only for the production of
rands. The injection process can be carried out with the extruder type,
controrotating screw extruder type or transfert type machines. Using the
proper machine it is possible to inject soles composed of 2 or 3 colours
and/or inject directly onto upper.
The processing temperatures ranging from 140 -175 °C in the first zone to
160-190 °C in the last zone. The runners should be round-shaped, the
shortest possible and with gradually narrowing sectional areas of flow. A
round-shaped injection point is suggested
Thermoplastic Rubber Compounds
TPR Applications
• Shoe Soles
• Automotive Components
• Luggage
TPE Applications:
• Power tool grips
• Hand tools
• Garden tools and equipment
• Kitchen utensils
• Industrial paint brushes and scrapers
• Trowels
• Razors
• Toothbrushes
• Hairbrush handles
• Writing pens/pencils
• Bumpers
Thermoplastic Rubber Compounds
Applications:
Footwear
In-soles, out-soles, uppers, motifs, heel
counters, top pieces
Electrical
Moulded plugs, welding cables, wire
harnesses, flexible cords
Appliances
Handle grips, knobs, seals, stoppers, body
parts, rollers
Toys
Wheels, belts, semi-rigid toy components
Automotive
Interior gaskets, grommets, seals, shift boots,
pedal covers
Plastic Modification
Compatibiliser, impact modifier, ugrade regrinds
- olefinic & styrenic
Thermoplastic Rubber Compounds
Market Potential
Total 2,840
Thermoplastic Rubber Compounds
FOOTWEARS (TPR)
Mirza tanners Ltd. 150 MTS/month
Enkay HWS India ltd. 120 MTS./month
Farida Leatherware pvt. Ltd. 140 MTS/month
Dyechem India Ltd. 50 MTS/month
Bata India Ltd 50 MTS/month
AUTOMOTIVES (TPE)
Sun Steering Wheels 2000 kgs/month
HP Bajaj Pelzer 2000 kgs/month
Anand Motors Ltd. 3000 kgs/month
Other OEM’s 5000 kgs/month
Thermoplastic Rubber Compounds
Thermoplastic Rubber Compounds
LUGGAGE (TPE)
VIP Industries 5000 kgs/month
Aristocrat 1800 kgs/month
Thermoplastic Rubber Compounds
SupplyChain
Supply ChainValue
ValueCreating
Creating
physical processess
Business processes
Customer Support
Infrastructure
Facilities and
Supply chain
Organization
Technical &
Sourcing
TPRModular
TPR ModularSupply
SupplyChain
ChainMnagement
Mnagement
The six founding layers
- Raw Material Sourcing
- Finished Goods
Sourcing
- Process Organization
- Grades Performance & Measurement
TPR
TPRModular
- Communication
Organization
ModularSupply
Supply
SupplyChain
- Manage orders
- Produce goods
- Distribute goods
Business
SupplyChain
ChainValue
Process
- Customer Support
- Technical Issues & Trials
ChainManagement
ValueCreating
- Product Info.
Technical & - After Sales Support
Customer Support
Creating
Management
- Network Optimization
- Production Strategy
Supply chain - Distribution Channels
Infrastructure
SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT
FUTURE LOGISTICS
DIVERSIFIC & LEAD
ATION TIME
OUTSOURCING
&
PURCHASING