TPV-Based Elastomer Enhances Gateway's Golf Discs

Gateway Disc Sports, a supplier of golf discs and accessories, has partnered with thermoplastic compounder RTP Company to upgrade its Shur-Grip range of discs. Gateway's aim was to improve grip performance while still maintaining flexibility, making the discs more thrower-friendly for both novice and professional golfers. David McCormack, owner of Gateway, said: 'Our main goal was to find a material that would accept mineral additives to reach a density of 2.0.

'RTP Company engineers were able to formulate a material that reached 2.0 easily, allowing us to maintain the flexibility of our discs to adapt well to a variety of playing conditions. 'Gateway designers selected an RTP 2800B Series high-gravity thermoplastic vulcanizate [TPV] compound for their discs. 'The material has excellent surface abrasion and impact resistance properties, which prolongs the durability of discs during use, while its thermoplastic elastomer nature provides necessary flexibility.

'When using mineral additives to modify density, we've discovered the softer thermoplastic elastomer components tend to migrate to the part surface during moulding. 'As a result, every disc we make has a tacky, easy-to-grip surface. 'This is a significant benefit for golfers, especially when playing in less-than-ideal conditions,' he added. RTP Company's TPV-based thermoplastic elastomer material is also fully colourable over a wide spectrum.

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