The misunderstood polyurethane imitation wood material is actually a zero-pollution environmental protection pioneer respected in Europe and the United States.It not only has excellent properties of anti-deformation, moisture-proof and flame-retardant, but also perfectly reproduces the sense of solid wood. With efficient production technology and long-lasting service life, it is subverting the cognitive boundaries of traditional household materials.
PU imitation wood material, a product that was once regarded as a "leader in environmentally friendly new materials", after entering our country's furniture market, it has left consumers with a preliminary impression of "inferior quality and toxic" due to the uneven performance of domestic manufacturers.Many articles even issued warnings to persuade people to stay away from furniture products made of such materials.But is this really the case?Is PU imitation wood material really so unbearable?Next, let us explore the truth behind it together and justify this material.
One of the reasons for the setbacks of PU imitation wood materials in the domestic market is consumer prejudice.Many people associate chemical products with pollution and health hazards, especially in the context of the popularity of solid wood furniture, PU imitation wood materials are regarded as inferior substitutes.This product, which was once regarded as a "leader in environmentally friendly new materials", after entering our country's furniture market, it left consumers with a preliminary impression of "inferior quality and toxic" due to the uneven performance of domestic manufacturers.This has made furniture made of PU imitation wood materials gradually marginalized under the attack of solid wood furniture and fabric furniture.
【Lack of technical understanding】
PU imitation wood material, after a series of complex processes, including blending, stirring, injection molding, foaming, maturation and release, etc., is finally made.This material does not contain free low-molecular volatile substances, and truly realizes the environmental protection standards of zero emissions and no pollution.However, domestic consumers have limited awareness of their technical advantages. They often only pay attention to the surface characteristics such as the appearance and function of chemical materials, and they are highly susceptible to the influence of external public opinion.
2. Characteristics and application of PU imitation wood material
【Material properties and craftsmanship】
PU imitation wood material, also known as polyurethane imitation wood material, stands out among many modern imitation wood materials.It is carefully made from polyurethane combination raw materials through a series of fine processes, including blending, stirring, injection molding, foaming, maturation and release.This medium- and high-density rigid polyurethane foam is often praised as "synthetic wood". It has won wide praise for its excellent strength, simple molding process, low manufacturing cost, efficient productivity and beautiful product form.
【Decoration and load-bearing application】
PU imitation wood material has been widely used in the field of non-load-bearing decorative products.The density range of these products is usually between 100 and 300 kg/m3.Decorative wooden lines, flower pots, photo frames/frames, background walls and garden sculptures made of PU imitation wood materials are well received by the market for their excellent strength, beautiful form and low manufacturing costs.
PU imitation wood material also shows a wide range of application potential in the field of load-bearing synthetic products.The density range of these products is usually between 300 and 500 kg/m3, covering furniture tables and chairs, bedside parts, dressing tables, as well as sofa legs, brackets and sanitary appliances.
Products used to enhance the structure usually have a density of more than 500 kg/m3.These products mainly include skis, sleds, as well as car door panels and railway sleepers.
The uniqueness of PU imitation wood furniture is that its processing technology is quite simple, and the production efficiency is much higher than that of traditional solid wood furniture.In the production process of solid wood furniture, the processing of fine parts such as carved decorative strips often requires high-precision technology and cumbersome manual production, resulting in low production efficiency.However, PU imitation wood materials are processed through a foaming process. This process is not only easy to operate and easy to master, but also ensures uniform product specifications and standardized shapes. It is very suitable for the processing needs of complex parts, thus realizing the possibility of automation and mass production.