sunray choosing the right polyurethane
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A short presentation about picking the right polyurethane formulation for your particular industrial application.TRANSCRIPT
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Why Polyurethane?• Polyurethane is polymer material that is
popular in many applications for its:– Toughness– Abrasion Resistance– Cut and Tear Resistance– Ease of Processing– Versatility
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Versatility• Polyurethane is extremely versatile and
can be formulated a number of ways.
• Hardness, size, chemical resistance and shape can all be formulated differently, depending on the application.
• There are a number of things to consider when choosing the right polyurethane formulation.
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Formula Considerations• Hardness (Durometer)• Compression• Resilience• Abrasion Resistance• Flex Fatigue• Load Capacity• Resistance to Solvents• Stability
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Polyurethane ApplicationsThe following slides contain examples of
some applications for polyurethane and the formulations that work best for each.
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Polyurethane Wheels• Idler & Drive Wheels
• Used In Industrial Manufacturing:– Low Compression to Reduce Flat Spotting.– Low Heat Build Up to Run at Higher Speeds.– High Resilience For Continuous Operation.
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Groove Wheels• U-groove & V-groove Wheels
• Used For Track, Rail And Roller Applications
• Similar Formulation To Non-grooved Wheels:– Low Compression– Low Heat Build Up– High Resilience
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Zero Crush Wheels• Designed For Demanding Applications
• Hard Outer Tread For Durability
• Softer Inner Core Allows the Wheel to Flex, Protecting Delicate Materials
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AGV/Stacker Wheels• Used In Robotic Stacking Operations (AGV Equipment]
• Hardness Is Dependent On Material Being Handled
• Formulated To Be Extremely Durable For Repetitive Operations
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Flume Wheels• Used On Amusement Park Rides
• Manufactured From Two Formulations of Polyurethane:– Hard Inner Core– Soft Resilient Outer Tread– Water-Resistant– Provides Shock Absorption
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Polyurethane Rollers• Idler & Drive Rollers
• Used in manufacturing when a greater load distribution is required.
• Similar formulation as Polyurethane Wheels.– Low Compression– Low Heat Build Up– High Resilience
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Sunray, Inc. can manufacture polyurethane products to your
precise specifications for any application.
For more information on polyurethane products, visit us at:
www.Sunray-Inc.com