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Polyurethane

There are many advantages to using polyurethane for injection-molded components, including:

  • High Load Bearing Capacity
  • Excellent Resistance to Abrasion
  • Resistant to Solvents, Oils, Ozone and Water
  • Known for Extra Durability and Toughness
  • Resistant to Flex Fatigue and Wear
  • Outstanding Resilience
  • Good Electrical Characteristics and Properties
  • Resistant to Mildew, Mold and Fungus
  • Good Machining Characteristics
  • High Cut Resistance and Tear Strength Properties

Polyurethane is used in a wide range of industry products such as:

  • Electronics – structural parts, electronic instrument bezels, electrical potting compounds
  • Automotive – interior components such as instrument panels, headrests, dashboards, armrests, molded seats, roof liners, steering wheels, bumpers, fenders
  • Consumer and Recreation – tennis racket overgrips, surfboard cores, recreational boat hulls, watch band wrapping, roller blade wheels, skateboard wheels
  • Building and Construction – walls, ceilings
  • Transportation – solid tires
  • Aerospace – gaskets, seals, moisture barrier tapes