Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU or TPE-U)
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU or TPE-U) materials consist of soft and hard segments. Long-chain polyester/polyether diols form the flexible and soft segments. Short-chain diols and diisocyanates form the hard or inflexible segments. Elastomeric properties are a result of the multi-block structure of phase-separated systems.
It has a profile consisting of a combination of hard and soft phases, combining excellent abrasion resistance with high elasticity.
TPU is a bridge between rubber and traditional thermoplastics.
Using TPU in products provides the following advantages:
Flexibility over a wide temperature range
Resistance to abrasion
High wear resistance
Resistance to very high bending stresses
Resistance to oil
Where is TPU Used?
Cables
Sports Equipment
Automotive (Wheels, gear shifters, gaskets, etc.)
Engineering
Shoe soles
Coatings
Delineators
It can be used in all products that require flexibility and minimal wear.
