Considering the truckload of benefits inherent to the material, Polyurethane has grown to become the popular choice when it comes to rollers. Are you perhaps looking to tap into the $75 billion polyurethane market? This article will explore everything you need to know about PU rollers, including their benefits and popular applications. So, with no further ado, let’s deive right into it.
What are the benefits of PU rollers?
Polyurethane has been an integral part of life since world war II. Check your shoes, it’s probably there. Same with your vehicles and impact bars. This traction has extended to rollers as well, with valid reasons. So, here are a few reasons why PU rollers have become the go-to for many as opposed to plastic, rubber, steel, and other materials.
Longevity
One of the major selling points of PU rollers is the fact that you can use them over an extended period. While this may differ across different industries, materials, and use cases, the average rubber roller can only retain its qualities for roughly 1000 hours before it starts aging. But this is different for polyurethane. Your PU rollers can last for an average of 4000 hours before it even starts showing little traces of aging.
Perfect for food processing
Our hands are naturally unhygienic. From nose picking to placing hands on contaminated surfaces, it is very easy to contaminate food products. Hence, manufacturers recognize this and try everything possible to limit human contact with food. Using plastic or rubber as substitutes for this contact, however, can do more harm than good. Both materials are known for leaving residues and marks on food, which takes a toll on their consumption suitability. But with FDA approval, polyurethane is the material that rids you of all these worries.
Flexible and versatile material for different applications
Polyurethane rollers are available in different rigidity. Rigidity is measured in a durometer. So you can get different materials as low as 10 durometers to 75 durometers. This means whether you’re looking for something as rigid as a bowling ball or a material as soft as a gel, PU roller has something for you.
Superior traction
While rubber is a relatively soft material, it does only a little when it comes to gripping smooth materials like sanded wood. On the other hand, polyurethane does superbly when it comes to shifting and grabbing such materials. Especially when you groove your polyurethane the outcome can be even more excellent.
Minimal downtime with maximal profit
Considering their durability and longevity, polyurethane will not only help you speed up your processes but also eliminate the need for very frequent replacement. On top of that, you’ll notice a dramatic increase in your productivity. Then throw in the fact that they’re easy to manufacture and maintain.
Where can you use polyurethane rollers?
You’d typically find this material in any industry where there is a growing need for automation. To mention a few, these include food processing, mining, aviation, packaging, agriculture, steel cutting, and several other industries. So, as long as the industry features pressing, assembling, or heavy lifting in its operations, the PU roller has a place in its operations.
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