GLOBAL THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER OPTICAL FIBER MARKET

INTRODUCTION

Crystalline and amorphous domains make up every optical fiber made of thermoplastic elastomer. Block copolymers, which are chemical mixtures of blocks of crystalline and amorphous domains in the polymer chain, or physical blends or alloys of crystalline and amorphous polymers, are examples of these.

One of the thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) with the highest impact is a semi-rigid grade of TPE with a shore hardness of 50D. It is offered as a less expensive option to thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) and thermoplastic olefins (TPOs). Providing information regarding this material's properties, applications, and recyclability—TPE is completely recyclable.

Due to its ability to be molded and electrical resistance, thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber is utilized in components, cables, plugs, and sockets for mobile phones. Due to its flexibility, resistance to wear, and UV stability, TPE is utilized for ski pole handles, shoe soles, and scuba flippers. 

GLOBAL THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER OPTICAL FIBER MARKETSIZE AND FORECAST

TheGlobal Thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber marketaccounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

Sumitomo Chemical will launch new thermoplastic liquid crystal polymers with long fibers.

A new family of long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) compounds with high-performance liquid crystal polymer (LCP) matrices and 13-mm chopped carbon fiber or fiberglass will soon be available for purchase from Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies (here).

Developmental quantities of two grades, SUMIKASUPERTM SCG-379 with 30-50% fiber-weight fraction (FWF) E-glass and SUMIKASUPERTM SCG-420 with 30-40% FWF high-modulus carbon fiber, are available to interested parties for testing. The new materials are currently undergoing customer evaluations in several industries.

The thermal and mechanical performance of LFT technology will be significantly enhanced by an LCP matrix and the option of carbon fiber reinforcement, and the products are intended to replace steel and alloys of aluminum and magnesium.

Pelletized LFT compounds were first created in the 1990s to improve the mechanical performance of short-fiber injection-molded thermoplastics used in automotive interior and exterior semi-structural panels. Fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene (PP) is used in the vast majority of commercial LFT products due to their automotive roots.

However, higher temperature polyamide 6 and 6/6 (PA6, PA6/6) has been gaining market share in this category. The products are now used in sporting goods, power tools, and appliances, in addition to automotive, which still uses the majority of LFT materials.

Additionally, PP, PA, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and polyethersulfone (PES) are commercially available grades of carbon fiber-reinforced LFT.

Because LCPs are a family of polymers that make thermoplastic parts, they are frequently used to replace metals, ceramics, and polymer composites. These parts have unique processing characteristics and extremely high performance, including the highest thermal stability of any thermoplastic.

The majority of commercial LCPs are aromatic polyesters with excellent thermal and mechanical performance, excellent intrinsic flame/smoke/toxicity (FST), excellent weatherability, excellent electrical insulation1, high stress cracking resistance, and chemical inertness.

COMPANY PROFILE

• Sumitomo
• Avient
• Toyobo
• PolyOne
• Polystrand 

THIS REPORT WILL ANSWER FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. How many Thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber are manufactured per annum globally? Who are the sub-component suppliers in different regions?
2. Cost breakup of a Global Thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber and key vendor selection criteria
3. Where is the Thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber manufactured? What is the average margin per unit?
4. Market share of Global Thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber market manufacturers and their upcoming products
5. Cost advantage for OEMs who manufacture Global Thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber in-house
6. key predictions for next 5 years in Global Thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber market
7. Average B-2-B Thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber market price in all segments
8. Latest trends in Thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber market, by every market segment
9. The market size (both volume and value) of the Thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber market in 2023-2030 and every year in between?
10. Production breakup of Thermoplastic elastomer optical fiber market, by suppliers and their OEM relationship