Replacing parts made of polyurethane is something you rarely need to do. When durability matters, specifying this material can save you money but also time. Why is polyurethane so long-lasting and when will it wear out? There are not many suppliers of parts for industry who can boast that customers will not necessarily need to… Read more »
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How is Polyurethane Manufactured?
How and why is Polyurethane Manufactured? How can the same substance be a coating, comfortable foam and an incredibly strong and dense part such as a wheel or stop? The secret is in the way polyurethane is manufactured. So, let’s look at this fascinating process. The incredible and unrivalled versatility of polyurethane revolves around the… Read more »
Are Polyurethane Products Toxic to Humans?
The way polyurethane is made and its reaction to intense heat requires careful thought and management. However, this guide shows that the answer to the question ‘Are polyurethane products toxic?’ is a highly reassuring, no! There is a natural tendency to be cautious of manmade materials, particularly ones created using a chemical reaction. Also, there… Read more »
10 Facts About Polyurethane You Possibly Didn’t Know
If you were asked what is polyurethane you may well have a succinct answer. We throw the spotlight on some lesser-known facts about this highly versatile and prolifically used polymer. Polyurethane now plays a massive role in everyday life – featuring in everything from cushions to aircraft. It’s also a much-favoured substance for moulding manufacturing… Read more »
Questions Answered About Polyurethane
With its incredible strength-to-weight ratio, polyurethane is an increasingly important material across diverse trade sectors. Answering three of the commonly asked questions about Polyurethane can further illustrate its value. Summing up the capabilities and possibilities of polyurethane is not an easy task. Not least as the many applications of this highly durable and versatile substance… Read more »
Polyurethane in the Furniture Industry
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 can be used as an adhesive
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 »
How the polyurethane industry helps the economy
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 »
Why polyurethane wins in the world of sport
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 For The Car Industry
Polyurethane applications to help steer automotive innovation and cost control 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 for the car industry is not confined simply to… Read more »
