Polyurethane Elastomer which is also known as urethane elastomeric is one of the elastic polymer families referred to as rubber. Polyurethanes in general have a history since 1937, when Friedrich Byer, A German chemist discovered the first form of Polyurethane. The Polyurethane grit then was called Perlou U. However, the first successful Polyurethane Elastomer was produced in 1940.
So the bottom line is that PU elastomer is a group of PU materials that features just like that of rubber. From the word Elastomer, it shows it has elastic tendencies.
Properties of Polyurethane Elastomer
Polyurethane Elastomer comes with the following characteristics
Elasticity: just like rubber, Polyurethane Elastomer has an elastic property which can withstand pressure or friction.
Versatility: Polyurethane Elastomer because of its nature can be re-made into different shapes.
Long lasting: When it comes to durability, Polyurethane Elastomer materials are the best. As the last long with any application.
Extreme resilience: This polymer can resist pressure; this is why it can be used to produce machinery parts and even vehicles.
Tear resistance: it comes with a tear-resisting property that prevents easy tearing of any material manufactured using it.
High tensile strength: Polyurethane Elastomer has the power to resist any material from breaking because of any tension.
The long chain of polymers; Because of the elastic properties that Polyurethane Elastomer has, it has a long chain of polymers that are glued together via a very weak inter-molecular pressure.
This chain helps it to always go back to its original state without breaking and can withstand any pressure
Application of Polyurethane Elastomer
Production of damage-resistant moulded parts
Polyurethane Elastomer because of its elastic nature is great for the production of damage-resistant moulded parts that can be used in different sectors. They are great for damaging factors that include extreme weather, chemicals and even natural wear and tear.
Used to create materials that aid high speed
Since it has exceptional tear resistance and high tensile power, it is used to produce parts of items that need high speeds. It is used to manufacture parts like body parts of equipment, tyres and even body panels of vehicles.
Production of home insulation
Polyurethane Elastomer is a great home insulator it is used to cover the walls to keep away sound or heat from penetrating. It is used for the floors and the roofs of the home too. It will aid in the reduction of energy consumption as well which cut out carbon emissions. Even pipes and plumbing materials are not left out as they are insulated with Polyurethane Elastomer too.
It is environmentally friendly
With Polyurethane Elastomer there’s no emission of volatile compounds or smoke into the atmosphere which can harm both humans and the environment. So it is halogen free and brings no health difficulties to people around. It doesn’t harm the respiratory organ of those that happen to inhale it.
Polyurethane Elastomer has come to stay as one of the polymers that can be used in the production of different things. It exhibits exceptional characteristics of being flexible, tough and long-lasting.
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