Epaflex was founded in 1991 in Cassolnovo (Italy) as a system house dedicated to manufacture and
supply polyurethane systems to the footwear industry. Over the years Epaflex grew continuosly and
differentiated its activities, by adding production of TPU granules to serve a wide range of industries,
and production of PU chemicals and systems for CASE applications.
Together with the mother company Elachem, located in Vigevano (Italy), Epaflex forms a powerful and
sizeable integrated industrial group, with a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant of saturated polyester
resins. This upstream integration provides Epaflex scale, control and flexibility to play a competitive role
in the global TPU market.
Epaflex is proud to offer 6 tailored product families that have been specifically designed for the
requirements of the targeted applications
- EPAMOULD, for demanding injection molding applications
- EPALINE, designed for technical extrusion applications
- EPACOL, for producers of solvent-borne adhesives
- EPALITE, to meet the requirements of fashion and footwear designers
- EPAMET, to offer bio-based products with no compromises on performance
- PAKOFLEX, for production of vegan leather via coagluation process
TPU EPALINE
EPALINE TPU range
includes products from 75 Shore A to 55 Shore D in 2 different product series
• EPALINE 300 series, based on polyester chemistry, offers a very balanced combination
between mechanical properties and easy processability
• EPALINE 700 series, based on polyether chemistry, offers high transparency and excellent
resistance to hydrolysis.
Epaflex proudly offers more than 20 different EPALINE grades, and has identified the grades that meet
the specific requirements of producers of hoses and tubes
To manufacture spiral hoses, we recommend
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378 A 51 20 |
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380 A 55 25 |
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380 A 55 25 HS |
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384 A 55 25 |
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390 A 55 25 |
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775 A 15 10 W |
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775 A 15 15 |
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775 A 15 15 |
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775 A 15 12 |
As cover materials for hydraulic hoses, we recommend
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390 A 55 25 |
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395 A 55 25 |
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785 A 15 15 M |
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790 A 15 15 |
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795 A 15 15 |
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795 A 15 15 M |
To producers of pneumatic tubes, we recommend
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350 D 55 25 |
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355 D 55 25 |
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795 A 15 15 |
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745 D 15 15 |
To manufacture layflat hoses, we recommend
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780 A 15 15 |
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785 A 15 15 |
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785 A 15 30 |
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788 A 15 30 |
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790 A 15 15 |
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790 A 15 40 |
Epaflex is now proudly offering FSM (Food Safe Material) version of selected EPALINE grades Our EPALINE FSM grades are compliant with the requirements of EU 2011, FDA 177. 2600. Contact us for any specific request for food contact materials. Epaflex can supply the TPU for extrusion you are looking for! Directly or via an extensive distribution network that ensures a capillary presence close to your facility.