Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) are elastomers that consist of hard, crystalline segments and soft, amorphous segments that are created from diisocyanates and long chain diols. TPUs are noted for their excellent abrasion and wear resistance, low temperature flexibility, superior toughness, biocompatibility, clarity and ease of processing. TPUs are processed by all standard processing methods. Key applications of TPU include film, hose and tube, wire and cable, athletic footwear, fibers, winter sports, seals and gaskets, protective film, diaphragms, packaging, adhesives, protective apparel, and performance apparel.
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Polymer Characteristics
- Excellent Mechanical Properties and Toughness
- Superior Abrasion Resistance
- Excellent Cut/Tear Resistance and Scratch/Mar Resistance
- Excellent Sound/Vibration Dampening Characteristics
- Good Compression Set Resistance
- Good Chemical, Oil and Solvent Resistance
- Broad End Use Temperature Range
- Soft-Touch/Over-Molding/Bondable with a Variety of Substrates
- Wide Hardness Range, 60 Shore A to 75 Shore D
- Polyether-Based Grades Offer Excellent Clarity, Hydrolytic Stability, and Resistance to Salt Water, Mold, Mildew and Fugus.
Grades
- Aromatic and Aliphatic Grades
- Polyester-Based and Polyether-Based Grades
- General Purpose Grades
- FDA Food Contact Compliant Grades
- FDA Medical Approved Grades
- NSF Approved Grades
- UV Stabilized Grades
- UL Approved Grades
- Flame Retardant Grades
- Glass-Filled Grades (Short and Long Fiber)
- High Modulus Grades
- Lubricated Grades
Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Extrusion (Profile, Film, Sheet)
- Blow Molding
Typical Applications
- Automotive (Seals, Gaskets, Bushings, Grommets, Tambour Doors, Convertible Windows, Instrument Panel Skins)
- Dunnage
- Agriculture (Farm Implements, Animal Identification Tags)
- Electronics (Cell Phone and Smart Pad Components and Covers)
- Consumer Products (Lawn and Garden Tools, Power Tools, Shoes)
- Sports and Recreation (Golf Discs, Golf Balls, Wheels, Shoes, ATV Components)
- Energy (Geophysical Cables)
- Industrial (Caster Wheels, Marine Products, Mining Screens, Pads)
- Extruded Tubing, Wire/Cable, Fire Hose, Belting, Film)
- NSF 61 Drinking Water Systems
- FDA Food Contact and Medical Component Parts
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