Urethane elastomers have seen
increased popularity for industrial applications for a number
of reasons including:
• Versatility – although
considered part of the rubber family of elastic polymers, urethane
resins begin as liquids and can be cast, or molded, into almost
any shape or size.
• Hardness – urethane
polymers can be formulated to produce a wide range of hardnesses,
from a pliable consistency similar to common rubber, to a strength
reminiscent of concrete.
• Abrasion resistence –
formulated correctly, urethane offers improved abrasion resistance
versus rubber and steel.
• Environmental compatibility –
urethane can perform better in many chemical, corrosive, and
low temperature environments.
• Performance – urethane
can withstand repeated flexing and bear heavier loads, while
weighing less, producing less noise in operation, and offering
superior compatibility with electrical currents.
SjoBrand’s insures your project receives all these
benefits. Leveraging years of experience, our engineers have
built or customized much of our manufacturing equipment to
exceed industry standards and facilitate a strict quality
control process. After our precise analysis of the customer’s
requirements, specific polymer formulations are recommended
and machine-mixed to guarantee consistency throughout the
production run.
Additional information on our capabilities and the many applications
for urethane components can be found following the links to
the left on this page.
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