Abrasion & Wear Resistance
You will find polyurethane standing up to the harshest abrasive environments – from agriculture to mining, and from construction to oil and gas.
Polyurethane's widespread utility comes from its elastomeric chemistry. It's molecular structure enables it to withstand sliding, impingement, and slurry abrasion. Polyurethane resists tearing associated with sliding. And it absorbs and recovers from particle impacts seen during impingement or in slurry.
Polyurethane is a great material for components that need a long wear life in abrasive environments. Here are some examples:
Sprocket for industrial conveyor system
High-RPM agricultural harvesting component
Long-life caster wheel
Track pad for construction equipment
Polyurethane teeth bonded to a glass-filled polycarbonate base
Chemical-resistant pipeline cleaning pig
Dynamic Load Bearing and Impact Resistance
You can find polyurethane carrying the load everywhere – from military vehicles to mining equipment, and from farm tractors to skateboards.
Polyurethane's widespread utility derives from its elastomeric chemistry. Its molecular structure enables it to bear heavy loads and also to repeatedly deflect and recover to its original shape. In addition, its elasticity can absorb the force exerted by an impact or vibration.
Polyurethane is a great material for components that need to carry heavy loads, absorb shocks, or dampen vibration. Here are some examples:
Track pad for construction equipment
Heavy-duty caster wheel
Bearing pad used for highway bridges
Roller with bearing
Off-road vehicle suspension bushing
Component designed for stress relief from cyclic impacts
Suspension for vibrating mining equipment
No-crush wheel
Complex Shapes & Bonding
Do you need a component with a hard-to-make shape or that has a multi-material construction? We do it all: complex shapes, from small to big, and polyurethane permanently bonded to metals, plastics, or composites.
Because we mold polyurethane while it's in a liquid state, we can make some pretty amazing components. Here are some examples:
Sensors embedded in polyurethane
Polyurethane bonded to a composite hub
Counter angled, internal vanes
Complex shape with molded-in metal features
Polyurethane teeth bonded to a glass-filled polycarbonate base
Component designed for stress relief from cyclic impacts
Large forming bladder (2438 mm x 609 mm)
Precisely molded cross-section over the entire 24 foot length