Thermoplastic Polyurethane can be processed easily via conventional processing methods. These include injection molding, extrusion, blow, and compression molding. It can also be:
compounded to create robust plastic moldings, or
processed using organic solvents to form laminated textiles, protective coatings, or functional adhesives.
They are easily molded into shapes to produce grips, gaskets, caps, prosthetics, and several other applications.
Drying is a critical step in ensuring TPU's process effectively and that a good part is obtained upon molding. Remove the moisture effectively before processing. This will allow effective drying of molded parts. This in turn leads to a loss in properties and brittleness.
Recommended residual moisture content
For injection molding ≤ 0.05%
For extrusion 0.02%