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Elastomer Molding

It is a technology that realizes products that combine the elasticity of rubber and the plasticity of plastic.
It allows us to create new high value-added products, due to beauty and gentleness of elastomers.

Elastomers are revolutionary molding materials that combine the elasticity of rubber with the plasticity of plastics, overturning the conventional wisdom that "plastic is hard".

We in Furuya Industrial Co., Ltd. we are boldly challenging elastomer molding, which tends to be avoided since it is more difficult than plastic, and we are also developing new materials by utilizing our unique technology and know-how accumulated over many years.
We aim to create new high value-added products using elastomers that combine "beauty" and "gentleness".

Application example: Watch wrist band Bezel Camera connector cap Camera grip, etc.


 

Elastomer materials used

Classification Characteristic Main uses
Urethane-based
  • Wear resistance
  • High strength
  • Decorativeness
  • Watch wrist band
    Connector cover
    Various protectors, etc.
Styrene-based (SBC)
  • Flexibility
    Lightness
    Low cost
  • Medical device parts (i.e. catheters)
  • Food container cap
  • Car console box, etc.
Olefin-based (TPO)
  • Excellent heat and oil resistance
  • Electrical insulation
Low cost
  • Car interior parts
  • Paper feed roller (office appliances)
  • Toys, etc.
Polyester-based
  • Excellent heat and flex resistance
  • Fatigue resistance
  • Chemical resistance
  • Connector cover
  • Various gaskets
  • Auto parts, etc.
Polyamide-based
  • Heat resistance
  • Chemical resistance
  • Oil resistance
  • Auto parts
  • Electronic parts
  • Machine parts, etc.
PVC-based (TPVC)
  • Weatherability
  • Oil resistance
  • Chemical resistance
  • Automotive parts
  • Electrical wires
  • Building materials, etc.