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Thermoplastic, Polyvinyl, Latex Tubing - Dip Molding & MoreKent Elastomer Products
The smile of a child with a new set of braces. A baby’s first ultrasound. A surgeon using a drainage tube while performing life-saving care. The rush of adrenaline as a fisherman pulls in his catch. In all of these moments and more, you’ll find products made from KEP components.
Strength and flexibility define our products.
From flexible thermoplastic elastomer tubing products to dip molded parts to Free Band® Tourniquets, we deliver products of integrity that touch people’s lives in a variety of ways – from facilitating fun to saving lives. We build and customize each one to meet the exacting needs of our customers and the industries they serve.
Our capacity to respond quickly and meet your specifications, deadlines and budget is unequaled. We also offer value-added conveniences like design, assembly, packaging and inventory management.
Leading the way with quality solutions.
KEP leads the way in today’s tubing and dip-molding manufacturing operations from three efficient Ohio facilities located in Kent, Mogadore, and Winesburg. All three facilities are Lean enterprise committed, FDA Registered, with quality systems tailored to comply with ISO 13485:2016 certification. KEP’s Mogadore and Winesburg facilities are IMS listed (Interstate Milk Shippers). Plus, if you’re looking for dip molding, KEP’s Kent facility is the only manufacturing site of dipped natural rubber latex tubing in the United States!
KEP custom tubing and dip molded products are trusted by the Medical & Surgical, Dental, Food & Beverage, Laboratory Supply, Distribution & Industrial, and Sports & Leisure Industries and beyond because of their quality and precision.
Quality, custom compounds behind every product.
KEP offers custom compounds that make our products durable and long-lasting. We offer compounds with specific characteristics, such as:
- Safe for use in medical applications
- Stand up to repeated food service tasks, like serving cheese or condiments
- Containing X-ray absorbing properties
- Provide protection from ozone and UV light exposure
These are just a few of KEP custom compound capabilities. Tell us how your custom tubing product must perform – and we’ll help identify the compound to assure that performance.
Learn more about our Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Natural Rubber Latex, Neoprene Rubber, Synthetic Polyisoprene, Santoprene™, and Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) compounds that are used to manufacture our Thermoplastic Elastomer Tubing, PVC Tubing, Latex Tubing, Surgical Tubing, Dip Molded Parts, Free-Band® Tourniquets and other products.
Refer to our technical data sheets for an in-depth breakdown of the typical properties, colors, biocompatibility and regulations, and features of the compounds used for our latex tubing, dip molding, and thermoplastic elastomer tubing.
From prototype to partnership.
Have an idea for a prototype, or have an existing product that needs some improvements? Tell us about your challenge! When you do business with KEP you’ll gain a quality partnership that always has your best interests in mind. We’re a U.S. manufacturer who understands your business and our superior customer service is only a call away.
KEP can help you get ahead of your competition with the product we manufacture to your exacting standards! Whether you’re looking for custom elastomer products, polyvinyl chloride tubing, or a food grade tubing product, KEP works hand in hand with you to make your vision a reality.
Read our Strategies for Successful Procurement Partnerships white papers to discover supplier best practices, learn the skills for evaluating and consolidating suppliers, and see how to build active two-way relationships. Or learn about How Lean Benefits Our Employees, Our Customers and Led KEP to Industry Leadership by checking out our Lean Journey white papers.
For more insights from KEP experts, view all of our white papers here.
Learn more about our dynamic product offerings:
KEP Products
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Tubing
A trusted alternative for many latex and silicone tubing applications.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tubing
For applications that require stability we produce PVC tubing to your exact specifications.
Latex Tubing
We’re the only manufacturer of natural rubber latex tubing in the U.S. – trusted for 60 plus years. Let’s work together to create the product you need.
Surgical Tubing
KEP delivers leadership, expertise, and innovation in surgical tubing. Our customer service is second to none and our manufacturing is certified lean.
Dip-Molded Parts
Choose us to manufacture your dip-molded parts and shorten your product-development cycles and minimize start-up costs.
Free-Band® Tourniquets
Concerned about latex sensitivity? We manufacture a proprietary blend of materials specifically chosen to provide physical properties that closely resemble latex.
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