Serving our customers for over 35 years

Clean Seal, Inc.

Plastic Extrusions

Your complete source for custom and standard Expanded Polypropylene Foam products

Founded in 1978

Manufacturer/Distributor of high quality extruded rubber & plastic seals, springs, automotive hose, molded products, expanded foams, and trim moldings

Located in South Bend, Indiana

Warehouse

Large inventory of stock items in our climate controlled warehouse. We ship product fast!

ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFICATION Clean Seal has been awarded the prestigious

ISO 9001:2008 certification every year since 2002.

Benefits of Thermoplastic Elastomers(TPE’S)

WeatherabilityEnvironmentally Friendly

Tear StrengthAbrasion Resistance

Design FlexibilityExcellent Compression Set

PLASTIC EXTRUSIONS

Markets served by Clean Seal®, Inc.

We serve hundreds of industries worldwide

Industries Served…

Transportation- RV, Truck, Trailer, Ambulance, Transit, Rail

Energy POP Windows/Doors Marine Construction Agricultural Appliance Military Industrial and many more

Innovation is our business…Service is our reputation!

Clean Seal is the innovator and problem solver for our customer’s needs.

Our technical expertise sets us apart from the competition.

We can work with your engineers to create custom dies.

Clean Seal can ship stock items in 3-4 days.

We work directly with your engineers to find the right material compound and product for your application

Design Considerations

Cross Section Considerations

• Even wall thickness

• Avoid large wall thickness variations

• Avoid extremely thin areas

• Minimum wall thickness guideline - .020”

• Avoid sharp corners

Product Types/Industries

Automotive Trailer skirtsMedical carts and beds Shelving manufacturersFRP manufacturers Window film and film systemsOutdoor furniture Poultry housesOffice furniture Drawer slide manufacturersWindow and door Bus seatingRV manufacturers Cable manufacturersPOP Roll-up door trailer manufacturersInjection molders Door SweepsUnder-hood Automotive air-bafflesPVC garage door sealsSwing-door Trailer Seals

Capabilities

Profile extrusion

Sheet extrusion

Dual & triple-durometer extrusions

Large & intricate parts

Injection molding

Overmolding Lamination

• Cutting

• Die-cutting

• Drilling

• Punching

• Notching

• Color Match

• Custom Printing

• Laser etch printing

• Stamping

• Striping

• Custom Packaging

How Many Plastic Materials Are There?

16

Plastic Recycling System

SBSSEBS/SEPS

TPERubber

COPE

COPATPUTPV

Engineering

Styrenic Olefinic

TPE Industry Technology Platforms

Vinyl (PVC)

EPDMEPDM ButylRubber

MetalloceneEPDM NBR

Si FlPVC Alloys TPO

• Fluorinated TPV

• Silicone-based TPV

• Co-Polyamide (High Temperature, Resiliency)

• Co-Polyester (High Temp., Chem. Resistance)

• Thermoplastic Polyurethane(Abrasion Resistance, Toughness)

• Thermoplastic Vulcanizate(Compression Set, Temperature)

• Styrene Ethylene/Butylene Styr. (Low Durometer, Colorability)

• Thermoplastic Polyolefin (Cost-Performance)

• Styrene Butadiene Styrene (Low Cost, Colorability)

• Polyvinyl Chloride (Alloys)(Weatherability, Chem. Resistance)

Technology/Acronyms

TPE Products &Technologies

TPU

COPE

COPA

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Engineering Elastomers

Standard Elastomers

fPVC

SEBS

TPV

TPOSBS

Fl TPV

Si TPV

Fillers & Additives

Fillers and reinforcements› Talc, calcium, glass› Lower cost› Add dimensional stability› Improve strength› Reduce shrinkage› Reduce warping

Additives› UV› Slipcoat› Foaming agents› Impact modifiers› Flammability› Improve temperature resistance› Colorants

Material Selection Checklist Date ____________ Customer ___________________ Project _____________________ Describe the function of the part; _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Lbs/Yr:______________________________________________________________________________ Similar Products on the Market- _________________________________________________________ Wall section - ________________________________________________________________________ Rigid?_________ Flexible?_________ Considerations (Relate to common plastic products if unable to quantify) 1. LOADS

1.1. Type ____________________ 1.2. Magnitude ____________________ 1.3. Duration ____________________ 1.4. Frequency ____________________ 1.5. Impact ____________________ (Single Impact or

Repeated Impact) 1.6. Fatigue ____________________ 1.7. Wear ____________________

2. ENVIRONMENT 2.1. Temperature ____________________ 2.2. Chemicals ____________________ 2.3. Humidity ____________________ 2.4. Cleaning Agents ____________________ 2.5. Lubricants ____________________ 2.6. UV Light ____________________

2.7. Duration ____________________ 3. ELECTRICAL

3.1. Voltage ____________________ 3.2. Conductivity ____________________ 3.3. Insulating ____________________ 3.4. EMI/RFI ____________________

4. SPECIAL 4.1. Transparency ____________________ 4.2. Paintability ____________________ 4.3. Plateability ____________________ 4.4. Color ____________________ (pre-colored, natural,

salt and pepper) 4.5. Surface Finish ____________________ 4.6. Other Appearance ___________________ 4.7. Flammability ____________________(RoHS compliant,

halogens, brominated?) 4.8. UL or C.S.A. ____________________ 4.9. FDA ____________________ 4.10. NSF ____________________ 4.11. Other Agency ____________________ 4.12. Cost ____________________ 4.13. Tolerances ____________________ 4.14. Assembly ____________________ 4.15. Sterilization ____________________

4.16. Filler/Reinforcement & % ______________ The properties need to be ranked in order of importance because the selection process will involve trade-offs of properties and price or within properties. We must know what criteria must be held at all costs.

Material & Application Consideration…

• Compression fit• Friction/gravity

• Adhesive• HATS tape• PSA tape• Glued in place in field

• Mechanical• Push-in dart• Slide-in• Clip-on• Clipped, Nailed, Screwed in

place

Fit: Methods of Attachment

Core Materials

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Polypropylene (PP) Polyethylene (PE) Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) High Impact Styrene (HIPS) Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA) Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE’s)

Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Broad category for all thermoplastic elastomers Measured in durometer or softness (35-90 A) Four (4) main subcategories

› Vinyl (flexible PVC) Lowest cost Poor compression set and cold temp performance Good UV and chemical resistance

› Olefin based (TPO & TPV) Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)

Blend of polypropylene & un-crosslinked EPDM Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV)

Blend of polypropylene and crosslinked EPDM Improved heat resistance and compression set Commonly trade names such as Santoprene or

Sarlink › Styrenic based (SBS & SEBS)

SEBS has higher heat resistance, better mechanical, & chemical resistance

Common trade names such as Monprene or Tekron

Polyethylene (PE)

Characteristics:› Diverse offering› Low density, high density, medium density,

linear low density› Chemical resistance (better than PP)› Toughness at low temperatures (better than

PP)› Good wear resistance

Common uses› Bottles› Packaging film› Garbage cans› Medical tubing› Drinking straws

Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA)

Characteristics› Rubber modified styrene› Rigid› Transparent› Tough› Resistant to grease › Resistant to food stains

Common Uses› Mixing bowls› Refrigerator parts› Food storage containers› Toothbrushes› Cosmetic cases

Styrenics (HIPS, ABS)

GPPS – General Purpose Polystyrene› Brittle› Poor chemical resistance› Process friendly

HIPS – High Impact Polystyrene› Tougher opaque option to GPPS

ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene› Tougher yet w/ added heat resistance vs HIPS

Common Uses› Retail sign boards› Plasticware› Office machinery› Automotive dashboards

Polypropylene (PP)

Characteristics:› Homopolymer and copolymer – each offer

advantages› Chemical resistance› Fatigue resistance› Poor scratch resistance› Poor UV resistance› Contact clarity› Better heat resistance vs PE

Common uses› Plastic boxes and trays› Outdoor furniture and trim› Consumer goods› Tubing

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Characteristics: › Flame retardant› UV resistant› Good chemical resistance› Tough› Available in clear and opaque

Common uses› Windows› Point of Purchase / Retail› Cable jacketing› Piping

PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive)• Rubber Based PSA

• Great initial tack• Used as an installation aid• Used in static applications

• Acrylic PSA• Moderate initial tack• Meant for long term use• Used in dynamic applications

HATS (Heat Activated Tape System)

• Aggressive 3M Acrylic Adhesive• Used in Automotive applications• Heat activated done by

manufacturer

Tape Selection

Why Clean Seal?

• High quality products at a competitive price

• Technical support on materials, design, application, etc.

• Stocking programs to minimize your inventory investment and product lead-times (in stock vs. 8 to 12 weeks customs

• Medium size business that is small enough to be flexible and large enough to support big business

Design, Engineering & Quality

• All factories are ISO certified

• We can assist in product development with in-depth tooling to meet your specifications

• Our Product Development team works closely with you to determine concept feasibility and take development from concept to launch

• Inspection Processes

Supply Chain Management…

Blanket Order Stocking Programs

Vendor Audits

Competitive sourcing

Quality Control

TRADE SHOWSVisit us at these location…

Clean Seal®, Inc. exhibits at many trade shows throughout the year so that we can continuously support our customers attending these shows. You can visit us at these or any of the shows listed on our website.

• Pacific Design and Manufacturing Show• SEMA

• CON-EXPO• NTEA - The Work Truck Show

• The International Work Boat Show

Clean Seal®, Inc. proudly sponsors and supports a few various racing teams and organizations. Terry McMillen is a NHRA top fuel driver/owner of Hoosier Thunder Motorsports out of Elkhart, IN. Jason Sides, of Sides Motorsports, shown here, is an international World of Outlaw open wheel racing driver.

Pink Heals "Cares Enough To Wear Pink“ is a great organization supporting women fighting cancer.

Mutual SuccessContinue Partnering Toward the Future

“Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises”

We look forward to working together to provide solutions for your projects!

Please contact us at :

Clean Seal, Inc.20900 W. Ireland RoadSouth Bend, In. 46680

1-800-366-36821-574-299-1888

Visit our website @: www.cleanseal.com