Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE), TPR, TPS, TPV, TPU, TPO, and TPEE are widely used in water treatment equipment, drinking water systems, and fluid control applications due to their excellent sealing performance, hydrolysis resistance, chemical resistance, and processing efficiency.
Compared with conventional rubber materials, thermoplastic elastomers offer advantages such as recyclability, lightweight design, improved manufacturing efficiency, and consistent production quality. These benefits make TPE-based materials an ideal solution for modern water treatment and drinking water equipment.
GENEFLEX specializes in custom thermoplastic elastomer formulation development, helping water treatment equipment manufacturers, OEMs, ODMs, and brand owners develop products with enhanced safety, durability, and market competitiveness.
| Category | Description | Material Benefits |
| Sealing Rings / Gaskets / O-rings | For faucets, valves, filter connectors. | Excellent sealing, aging-resistant, chlorine- and pressure-resistant. |
| Filter Cartridge Soft Seals | Flexible seals at water filter inlets/outlets. | Moldable, water- and disinfectant-resistant. |
| Flexible Hoses / Inner Tubes | For drinking water, hot water, and filtration systems. | Non-toxic, anti-scale, plasticizer-free. |
| Toilet Fitting Components | Resistant to water pressure and cleaning agents. | Long-lasting, resistant to detergents, alternative to EPDM. |
| Hose Connector Overmolds | Provides cushioning and anti-slip properties. | Weather-resistant, easy to install, shape-retaining. |
| Soft Lids / Water Stop Valves | For home filter systems, enhancing usability. | Skin-friendly, durable, crack-resistant, smooth operation. |
GENEFLEX Water Treatment Material Solutions
GENEFLEX provides customized TPE, TPR, TPS, TPV, TPU, TPO, and TPEE compounds for water treatment and drinking water equipment applications.
Key development areas include:
- Drinking Water Equipment Materials
- Food-Contact Grade TPE Compounds
- Sealing Materials
- Flexible Connector Materials
- Chemical-Resistant Compounds
- Hydrolysis-Resistant Materials
- Overmolding Materials
- Custom Hardness Development
- Water Treatment Equipment Materials
GENEFLEX thermoplastic elastomer compounds are designed to balance product safety, durability, and processing efficiency. Materials can be developed to comply with international environmental regulations such as REACH and RoHS, and food-contact material solutions can be provided to meet FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 requirements where applicable.
