In the coldest environments on the planet, where ice dictates the rules, the reliability of materials makes all the difference.
It was with this challenge in mind that TUCAB® developed PerSEBS®, a line of SEBS extruded profiles (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene), designed for professional ice rinks and high-performance refrigeration systems.
The result is an engineering solution that combines elasticity, thermal resistance and dimensional stability, ensuring safety and durability even in extreme conditions.
The Challenge of Ice Rinks Ice
Ice rinks, whether natural, artificial or synthetic, are subject to intense thermal cycles, mechanical vibrations, high pressures and constant exposure to moisture and refrigerants.
Conventional materials, such as PVC or technical rubbers, tend to lose flexibility, crack or deform under prolonged negative temperatures.
It is in this context that PerSEBS® stands out — a profile created to maintain its physical and mechanical properties even below –50 °C, ensuring stable performance and a maintenance-free installation throughout the entire useful life of the system.
The TUCAB® Solution – Technology that Adapts in the Cold
PerSEBS® is the result of TUCAB®'s accumulated experience in extrusion of high-performance polymers.
Made from technical SEBS, this profile offers a perfect balance between flexibility, resistance and thermal adhesion — essential properties for the efficiency of modern ice rinks.
Main Technical Characteristics:
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Guaranteed flexibility up to –50 °C without fracture or stiffening;
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High resistance to thermal and mechanical fatigue;
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Excellent weldability and ease of installation;
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Compatibility with refrigerant fluids such as brine and glycol;
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Smooth and uniform surface, which facilitates thermal conduction and cleaning;
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Available in white and black versions, suitable for different types of tracks (natural and synthetic ice).
The result is a profile with high thermal efficiency, low coefficient of friction and long operational durability, ideal for arenas, sports venues and temporary ice systems.
Real Applications on Ice Rinks
PerSEBS® is widely used in:
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Permanent and temporary ice rinks;
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Sports arenas for hockey and figure skating;
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Industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems;
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Ice simulators and synthetic training surfaces.
Its thermal behavior and mechanical resistance at low temperatures guarantee energy efficiency, safe installations and less maintenance requirements.
“On the most demanding tracks, PerSEBS® remains flexible where other materials fail.”
Sustainability, Quality and Engineering Portuguese
Produced in Portugal with state-of-the-art SEBS polymers, PerSEBS® is phthalate-free, 100% recyclable and meets European quality and safety standards.
Each extruded meter undergoes rigorous dimensional and thermal insulation, ensuring precise tolerances and constant performance.
TUCAB®'s commitment is clear: combining innovation, quality and sustainability in a product that responds to the demands of the present and anticipates those of the future.
Engineering that adapts to the cold, performance that lasts
With the PerSEBS® line, TUCAB® reinforces its position as a reference in technical extrusion of tubes and profiles, offering a robust, efficient and reliable solution for the most challenging systems.
Whether it is on an Olympic track, in a sports hall or in an industrial refrigeration system, PerSEBS® is synonymous with quality and uncompromising engineering.
“In the coldest environments, PerSEBS® maintains the warm performance of TUCAB® engineering.”
PerSEBS® – Flexibility and Strength for Extreme Performance.