Polyurethane is a unique material that offers the elasticity of rubber combined with the toughness and durability of metal. Polyurethane or Urethane has better abrasion and tear resistance than rubber, while offering a higher loading bearing capacity. Urethane offers superior impact resistance, provides excellent abrasion and wear properties, while maintaining elastic memory. Polyurethane can easily replace metal in sleeve bearings, wear plates, sprockets, rollers and various other parts, with benefits such as weight reduction, noise attenuation providing reduced wear.
Benefits
- Abrasion resistant
- Oil and solvent resistant
- Long service life
- Tear strength
- Resistance to weathering
- Noise reduction
- Flexibility
Applications
Medical: compression dressings, pressure infuser bags, ergonomic handheld, transdermal patches, orthodontic bands, shoes insoles, tubing
Industrial: drive belts, hoses, rollers, bellows
Consumer: sports equipment, keyboard covers, flotation devices, headphone ear cushions, buoyancy compensators, packaging