Furniture manufacturers are increasingly using polyurethane to manage costs and support strong customer satisfaction. Why is this? We look at the many uses of polyurethane in furniture, and their advantages. If you had to pick the main benefit of polyurethane as a manufacturing material, it’s likely to be its incredible versatility. However, the words ‘cost-effective’… Read more »
Polyurethane finds its way into a highly diverse range of applications – from abrasion and impact resistant rollers to comfortable, cushioning memory foam. So how can this same substance be an adhesive? We explore PU’s unique bonding abilities. The growing number of ways to use polyurethane in manufacturing and engineering including one that’s likely to… Read more »
Polyurethane is a versatile material known for its strength, reliability and diverse applications in a wide range of industries. One thing it is not so often credited for is its life-saving properties. We live on a planet with limited resources and we must only take from it what we need. People around the world are… Read more »
As an island nation, the United Kingdom has a rich maritime heritage. Throughout the hundreds of marinas dotted around the British coastline, one of the most common sights is custom moulded polyurethane wheels and castors. Polyurethane is an incredibly versatile material and its applications for the boat industry are diverse. It is used to make… Read more »
Having one material that solves limitless industrial and engineering design requirements sounds too good to be true. However, the versatility of polyurethane (PU) is now well known, and it is in demand in countless automotive, constructions, electronics, power and agricultural applications. The economic repercussions are considerable. What many specifiers are beginning to realise is that… Read more »
We are entering interesting times in the sport and fitness sector, with a blossoming marketplace but also the need to protect profit margins more fiercely than ever. Polyurethane could well emerge from the ‘pack’ to become even more of a winning formula. The buoyancy of the sports equipment market could well be boosted by post-pandemic… Read more »
Polyurethane applications to help steer automotive innovation and cost control Summary: How is polyurethane helping companies in automotive supply chains to cope with current challenges and future trends? The answer is in the unique properties this material has to be formulated and moulded with precision. Polyurethane in vehicles is not confined simply to the… Read more »
Think plastic, and think damaging to the environment, but that’s not always the case and not all plastics are the same. Polyurethane is the eco-friendly plastic of choice, for a variety of reasons. If you need custom components creating and you’re concerned about your impact on the planet, polyurethane could be the way to go…. Read more »
Every job – no matter how small – is important to the team at Custom Moulded Polyurethane; but there’s additional excitement about contributing to Supacat’s ‘ground-breaking’ off-road wheeled and tracked vehicles. One of the massive advantages of parts made from polyurethane is their ability to withstand incredible force, a hostile environment and the pressure of… Read more »
Some of the top companies and technical solutions combine to keep Heathrow Airport running. Custom Moulded Polyurethane is delighted to be part of that team, by developing new housing for automated car park equipment. Polyurethane components and parts find their way into increasing numbers of everyday purposes, and it’s easy to overlook what a vital… Read more »
