High-Performance NDI-Based Polyurethane Elastomers

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1,5-Naphthalene Diisocyanate (NDI) is a premium aromatic diisocyanate widely used to synthesize high-performance cast polyurethane (PU) elastomers, renowned as one of the top-tier PU material systems for extreme dynamic and mechanical load scenarios.

NDI-based PU elastomers feature outstanding structural regularity and hard-segment ordering, delivering exceptional dynamic properties: high resilience, minimal hysteresis loss, low internal heat buildup, and outstanding fatigue resistance under repeated compression or tension. They also exhibit excellent mechanical strength, high wear resistance, good oil resistance, and reliable thermal stability, with continuous service temperature up to around 80°C and short-term heat resistance up to 120°C.

Compared with conventional MDI/TDI-based polyurethanes, NDI elastomers offer superior dynamic performance and dimensional stability under heavy loads, making them the preferred material for high-demand industrial applications. Typical uses include high-load rollers, screen printing squeegees, forklift wheels, coupling elements, shock absorbers, sealing components, and high-performance elastomer parts in automotive and machinery systems.

With their unique combination of mechanical robustness and dynamic durability, NDI-based polyurethane elastomers serve as a critical high-performance polymer solution for demanding engineering environments worldwide.

 

Product Name: NDI-PCL system PU Pre-polymer
Item: N1033
Product features: It has lower viscosity, and enhanced storage stability, it
can be used as normal prepolymer and storaged without any change even over 12 months.
Physical Properties Unit Numerical
NCO content % 3.3±0.2
Appearance at 25℃ Solid
Viscosity At 90℃, cps 1700
Processing Conditions Prepolymer BDO
Temperature,℃ 90 40
Mix ratio by weight 100 3.37
Gel time min 10
Demold ℃/min 130/60
Post cure ℃/hours 120/24
Hardness shoreA 93±2
Tensile strength MPa 46
100%Modulus MPa 9.7
300%Modulus MPa 14.2
Elongation at break % 580
Rebound % 62
Tear Strength kN/ cm3 128.00
Compression set B(70℃,22 hours) % 23