TPE: the circular and long-lasting choice for every application
At DG Rubber Profiles, we believe that a fender strip should not only be strong and reliable, but also sustainably produced. That is why we work entirely with TPE rubber: a material that lasts an extremely long time, is fully reusable and fits perfectly with a circular way of producing.
Did you know that we recently even acquired our own recycling machine? We use it to process TPE residues into tiny pieces, ready for reuse in new products.
Why TPE rubber is a sustainable choice
TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) is a high-performance rubber that is far more sustainable than traditional options such as PVC or SBR. It combines flexibility with an exceptional service life and full recyclability.
Sustainable properties of TPE:
- 100% recyclable
TPE can be reprocessed into new material time and again, keeping it within the circular chain. - Long service life
TPE does not harden or crumble and has very low wear, so it needs replacing far less often. - No harmful plasticisers
TPE contains no harmful plasticisers and can be reprocessed into new material after use. - Weather and UV resistant
TPE does not discolour in sunlight and stays elastic in heat, cold, moisture and salt (e.g. marine applications). - Resistant to oil, chemicals and seawater
This keeps the material in top condition even in harsh industrial and shipping environments.
➡️ Result: less replacement, less use of raw materials and less waste.
Our own recycling machine: circular production in practice
At DG Rubber Profiles, we take sustainability seriously. That is why we actively invest in technologies that reduce waste.
Did you know that we now have our own recycling machine?
It lets us process TPE rubber residues into very small particles. These are reused in new applications, so the material is not lost.
Benefits of our recycling system
- Less waste & less wastage
Production residues become raw material again. - More environmentally friendly production process
Less external processing = less energy use. - Circular approach
Residues get a second life in new profiles. - In-house innovation
No outsourcing, but sustainable processing at our own site.
This approach makes DG Rubber Profiles one of the few producers in our sector able to work fully circularly with TPE rubber.
TPE: more sustainable and more economical
Although TPE seems more expensive than PVC or SBR at first glance, in practice it proves to be a far more economical choice.
Why TPE is financially more attractive:
- Lasts years longer than traditional rubbers
- Does not discolour, so replacement is needed less often
- Stays flexible → no cracking → less maintenance
- Chemically resistant → no attack by oil, salt or chemicals
Ultimately you buy new less often, which makes TPE considerably cheaper in the long term than alternative rubbers.
Service life in practice
TPE rubber fender strips stay intact longer thanks to:
- high wear resistance
- excellent resilience
- no hardening from sunlight or cold
- perfect resistance to water and seawater
- no material breakage under intensive contact
This makes TPE ideal for:
- shipping & pontoons
- industry & machinery
- logistics spaces
- vehicles & trailers
- public space & infrastructure
Whereas traditional rubbers dry out, crack or discolour after a few years, TPE keeps performing the same for years.
Read more: Maintenance tips for a longer service life of rubber fender strips
How we contribute to a sustainable future
Sustainability is woven into our entire production process:
- Use of 100% recyclable TPE
- Reuse of production residues through our own recycling machine
- Less wastage through custom extrusion
- Long service life → fewer raw materials needed
- Materials resistant to UV, oil, chemicals and seawater
At DG Rubber Profiles, we do not believe in quick fixes, but in durable quality that lasts for decades.
Ready for sustainable TPE rubber fender strips?
Want fender strips that are sustainable, last a long time and contribute to a circular world? Our team is happy to help.
➡️ Contact us
➡️ Request a no-obligation quote straight away
Together we will make your project a good deal more sustainable.
