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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2026/06/04 - How can car mirror gaskets maintain long-term sealing under harsh weather conditions? Explore how KRAIBURG TPE’s UV/AP series provides UV resistance, strong PP adhesion, and durable, recyclable TPE solutions for automotive applications - Kraiburg-TPE.com.
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• Out of sight, but never out of function - car mirror gaskets discreetly do the work most drivers never notice. These unobtrusive yet vital components seal the gaps between the mirror housing and the vehicle body, keeping out water, dust, and wind. Mirror gaskets serve a dual purpose: they reduce vibration and noise, keeping mirrors stable for clear visibility and safer driving, while also creating a more polished exterior finish.
• Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) suit sealing applications due to their soft, elastic properties, delivering reliable sealing performance, durability, and resistance to varying environmental conditions.
• KRAIBURG TPE offers UV/AP series with excellent sealing performance, durability, design flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, as well as the added benefit of recyclability, making them suitable for demanding applications such as automotive seals, gaskets, and trim.
Weathering resiliency for dependable performance
UV/AP series enhances mirror gaskets with exceptional UV and weathering resistance, enabling them to retain their structure, mechanical integrity, and appearance under harsh environmental conditions while ensuring dependable performance over the vehicle’s service life.
Robust adhesion to PP for secure sealing
UV/AP series bonds well to polypropylene (PP), a common material for mirror housings, allowing flexible gaskets to integrate easily with rigid parts through insert molding or overmolding. This ensures secure attachment and reliable sealing.
Material safety compliance and product circularity
UV/AP series meets key automotive standards and OEM requirements, including GM GMW17374, with a hardness range of 50 70 Shore A and a black color option. Its formulation allows in-process recycling, enabling production scraps to be reused efficiently, reducing waste and boosting manufacturing sustainability while maintaining consistent quality and durability in vehicles.
Sustainability from the get-go
At KRAIBURG TPE, sustainability drives our innovation. Our portfolio includes bio-based TPEs and compounds with post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) recycled content. Selected TPEs are certified under GRS and ISCC PLUS. We also provide Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data upon request to support sustainability decisions.
We proudly earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2025 and are committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning our goals with global climate action.
From reducing emissions to increasing circularity, our sustainable TPEs deliver reliable performance and are available worldwide to support your applications while advancing your sustainability goals.
Get in touch today to learn how KRAIBURG TPE can support your sustainability and product development journey.
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Disclaimer: The applications mentioned are illustrative of material capabilities only. Final product suitability and regulatory compliance must be assessed and validated by the customer.
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