Thermoset Urethane vs. Thermoplastic Urethane Do you understand the difference between thermoset urethane and thermoplastic urethane? Either type is useful for OEM applications. But, certain applications are better suited for one over the other. Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Thermoplastic urethane is a polymer. TPUs can have various combinations of flexible and rigid segments. This […]
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The Dummies’ Guide to Storing Polyurethane Parts Not planning on using your custom polyurethane parts upon receipt? Take precautions when storing parts to avoid later problems. Protect your custom polyurethane parts from the elements. Prolonged exposure to the heat of the sun may result in thermal decomposition. Stagnant water may promote hydrolysis. Thermal decomposition and
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What’s The Difference Between Polyester and Polyether? There are two primary types of polyurethane – polyester, and polyether. Both are useful in a multitude of industrial applications. Both are urethane elastomers. So what’s the difference? Polyurethane Typical Elastomer Characteristics The term elastomer — a contraction of the words elastic and polymer. Elastomers cover a group
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The Beginner’s Guide To Polyurethane . About Polyurethane Polyurethanes are one type of a large family of elastic polymers called rubber. Unlike conventional rubber, polyurethanes start out as liquids and can be cast in low-pressure molds. Here at Gallagher, we also process thermoplastic urethanes that lend themselves well to injection molding. What polyurethane should you be
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Who uses polyurethane? The better question might be “Who Doesn’t Use Polyurethane?” With its excellent abrasion resistance, resilience, metal bonding, and more, polyurethane outperforms other materials in the toughest situations. Here are just a few markets that are well suited for polyurethane parts: Agricultural Gallagher polyurethane products are used for beet flails, cane conditioners, cotton
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1. Abrasion Resistance One of the most common arguments for the use of polyurethanes today is the benefit gained in abrasion resistance. For decades polyurethanes have been used in highly abrasive environments due to their remarkable abrasion resistance when compared to other elastomers, plastics, and metals. Polyurethane components have consistently provided up to 10 times
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Let’s jump in… The best way for us to get to know your project, and for you to get to know our capabilities, is to schedule a quick, virtual Introductory Meeting with our polyurethane experts. This 15-minute meeting saves you the typical lag of back and-forth emails and jump-starts your project.
We encourage you to share visuals and invite the necessary people to this meeting. Talk soon!
