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
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
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
The Ultimate Engineering Material What is an engineering material? Engineering textbooks contain hundreds of pages and charts. Many listing the properties of engineering materials. They are typically classified as metals or non-metals. The verbiage used to describe each classification can take up several paragraphs, pages
Key Questions When Selecting The Grade of Polyurethane: What is the main purpose of your polyurethane application? Are the conditions static or dynamic? More Impact Resistance? In what environment will the part work? Heat? Cold? Chemical? Food/drugs? Electrical, radiation, etc.? What are the expected extremes
If You Read One Article About Polyurethane, Read This One 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
7 Steps to Successful Polyurethane Part Design The following steps in order yield the best approach to polyurethane part design and problem-solving. Prioritize the properties that are necessary for performance in a given application. Material characterization – bring us in at this stage. The
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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