Choosing The Right Polyurethane For The Job

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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

Sunray, Inc. can manufacture polyurethane products to your

precise specifications for any application.

For more information on polyurethane products, visit us at:

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