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Define Polyurethane

Define Polyurethane   We are often asked to “Define Polyurethane”. For the most part, when thinking about polyurethane, the common thought is in relation to putting a clear coat on some piece of furniture. At Gallagher, there’s a bit more to consider when coming up with

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Is Urethane Rubber?

Is Urethane Rubber? Urethane is a member of the broader family of Rubber. Rubber embraces a large group of materials. Materials that have the ability, under certain conditions, to undergo large deformations. Yet they recover almost completely on the release of the deforming force. This

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Types of Polyurethane

  Types of Polyurethane There are 14 types of rubber in general use. All of these polyurethane elastomers have been commercially successful, but they are all different in several ways. The chart below provides a quick initial screening guide of these types of polyurethane elastomers.

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Elastomer Definition

Elastomer Definition Polyurethane elastomers (urethane elastomers) are one type of a large family of elastic polymers called rubber. There are 14 types of rubber in general use. All of these polyurethane elastomers have been commercially successful, but they are all different in several ways. Download

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Case Study: Urethane Part Design

In urethane elastomer design development, we try to optimize the best properties for the intended service and minimize the interference of the undesired properties. View this complete Case Study here.

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Is Urethane Plastic?

Is Urethane Plastic? “Is Urethane Plastic?” Good question – simple answer. “NO”. Let’s first understand the definition of durometer. Durometer is a measure of a material’s hardness – a material’s resistance to permanent indentation. With plastics, the higher the durometer, the more likely a part

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ISO 14001:2015 Certificate of Conformance

ISO 14001:2015 Certificate of Conformance Gallagher Corporation is certified under ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management System. ISO 14001 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance. It is intended for use by an organization seeking

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Mark Pecha Appointed Vice President, Manufacturing

Mark Pecha Appointed Vice President, Manufacturing Rick Gallagher, president of Gallagher Corporation, has appointed Mark Pecha to the position of Vice President, Manufacturing. Mark has been a member of the Gallagher team since June 1992 and assumed the role of Plant Manager in 2007. A

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Have You Subscribed to Our YouTube Channel?

Have You Subscribed to Our YouTube Channel? We have updated our corporate video. We have other videos to entertain and educate. Make sure you visit our YouTube channel and subscribe for the latest updates. Learn more about urethane and what Gallagher can do for you.

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Physical Properties of Cast Polyurethane

Physical Properties of Cast Polyurethane Understanding the physical properties of cast polyurethane is key to proper design and specification of a successful urethane part. Consider the physical properties of hardness, fatigue, shear, and abrasion resistance. Need help? Contact Gallagher and we can help you determine

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Using Polyurethane Products

The use of polyurethane products is wide-ranging with many markets. Here is a sampling of markets that benefit from using polyurethane products. Agricultural Gallagher polyurethane products are used for beet flails, cane conditioners, cotton doffers, elevator buckets, and many more applications. Good abrasion resistance, cut and tear

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Gallagher Receives John Deere 2016 Supplier Innovation Award

  Gallagher Receives John Deere 2016 Supplier Innovation Award It’s fitting that during inventor’s month, Gallagher has been honored with John Deere’s 2016 Supplier Innovation award. John Deere created the supplier innovation awards in 2009 to promote innovation in the company’s supply base and recognize

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About Urethane

Urethane is the name given to a class of NCO (isocyanate) terminated resins with cross linking or chain extension intermediates called curing agents. Urethane is often used as an alternative term for polyurethane. Basically, polyurethane is a polymer — a chemical compound or mixture of

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Urethane vs. Polyurethane

Urethane vs. Polyurethane   Urethane vs. polyurethane? Gallagher uses urethane and polyurethane interchangeably. It’s okay to do so! It refers to various compounds used to cast mold, injection mold, or 3D print custom parts. Urethane vs. polyurethane? Why are the terms interchangeable? There is no

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Polyurethane Over Metal

Some of the best companies often find that bonding polyurethane over metal is hard and it can be even harder to find trusted suppliers who are consistently successful in bonding polyurethane over metal. What is the mode of failure in the industry our competition keeps

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