Elastomer materials offer rubber-like high elongation and resilience while retaining the processing convenience and stable properties provided by thermoplastic or crosslinkable structures. Positioned between plastics and rubbers, they serve as essential functional materials. Their key characteristics include flexibility, high elasticity, abrasion resistance, weatherability, and strong chemical resistance, making them widely used in automotive components, electronic protection materials, footwear, industrial seals, and consumer products.
Depending on their chemical structure, elastomers can be classified into thermoplastic elastomers and conventional rubber-based elastomers. They can be tailored to deliver optimal processability, mechanical performance, and cost efficiency for different application needs, supporting lightweight product design and long-term durability.