Industry Tradenames:  thermoplastic elastomer; thermoplastic vulcanizate

Material Description

Polyurethanes are designed to provide properties not available in conventional rubbers, metals and plastics. Urethane is available in several different forms such as thermoplastic, thermoset, coatings and foams (flexible, semi-rigid, rigid and integral skin). A variety of processes are used to produce parts, including injection molding, extrusion, RIM, spray and casting. 

Thermoset and some foam types are supplied in standard shapes (sheet, rod, bar and tube) as well as custom molded parts.

Applications

Seals, Printing Rolls Die Pads, Gaskets Idler Rollers, Wear Pads, Machinery Pads, Wear Strips, Chute Liners, Hopper Liners, Silk Screen Wiper Blades

Standard Shapes & Sizes

Available in Sheet, Rod, and Tube

Standard Sheet Sizes:  24” x 36”, 48” x 96” , 48” x 120”(thickness 1/16” to 4”)

Standard Rod Sizes: diameters (1/4” to 12”)  length (12” to 36”)

Standard Tube Sizes: call with specifications