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 »
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How Custom Moulded Polyurethane helps Supacat and the RNLI
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 »
Polyurethane uses in your home
Polyurethane is now an integral part of everyday life, yet many of its applications go unnoticed. In fact, dare we say it is underappreciated! Since it was first formulated in 1937 (and then used commercially in 1954) there has been a growing awareness of how incredibly versatile it is. By varying its mixture and moulding,… Read more »
How soft touch polyurethane wheels help businesses
Soft-touch polyurethane wheels are highly resistant, as they are designed to exhibit a fast rebound when they hit obstructions or damaged parts of any floor surface. They facilitate the safe, easy and quiet movement of equipment and vehicles, many of which are traditionally associated with natural rubber tyres. The polyurethane elastomer has been shown to… Read more »
8 Polyurethane products you use regularly
There are many applications for polyurethane in products we use in our day-to-day lives. The vast majority of the world’s consumption of polyurethane comes in the form of foams, both flexible and rigid, for a diverse range of applications. It usually plays a role in the production of other materials, like upholstery fabrics, the construction… Read more »
5 most common uses of polyurethane
You may not be immediately familiar with polyurethane, but you’ve definitely come across it from time to time. Chances are you will have handled everyday objects that are made in part by polyurethane. And these are the most common products that will put you in touch with the substance. Elastomers An elastomer is a natural… Read more »
The history and uses of polyurethanes
Polyurethanes are some of the most versatile and useful polymers that we have today. They exist in many different forms, which have various uses. Polymers are synthetic materials made by joining together long chains of complex organic molecules called monomers. Better known to us as plastics, polymers are an integral part of modern industrialisation and… Read more »
Where to buy polyurethane products in the UK?
From its initial development as a substitute for rubber during World War Two, polyurethane has grown in strength as a versatile, multi-purpose material suitable for use in a wide range of circumstances. Created by reacting a polyol with a polymer diisocyanate in the presence of appropriate catalysts and additives, this substance has as many different… Read more »
Are polyurethane wheels good?
If you’re looking for a wheel material that’s suitable for a wide number of applications and offers a host of benefits, you’ve likely come across polyurethane. But are polyurethane wheels good and actually worth your investment? The simple answer is yes! These are just five of the broad number of benefits that polyurethane wheels offer. … Read more »
What is Polyurethane & How is it Made?
Polyurethane is a versatile, resilient type of plastic that is now found almost everywhere in daily life. Combining the flexibility of rubber with the toughness of metal, it has become a vital component in a huge range of everyday products, from wheels and refrigerators to clothes, shoes and mattresses. It is now widely used by… Read more »
