Why Design Engineers and Processors Prefer Estane® TPUs
1. Outstanding Abrasion and Wear Resistance
Our broad portfolio of TPUs is preferred by design engineers and processors for demanding,high abuse applications such as conveyor belts, cable jacketing, recreational footwear and consumer goods. Compared to other elastomers and rigid plastics, Estane® TPUs exhibit superior abrasion and wear resistance for extended part service life.
2. Excellent Low Temperature Flexibility
Part flexibility over a broad temperature range is critical to many elastomer applications. Our portfolio of polyurethane products delivers unmatched performance with materials capable of maintaining their flex characteristics down to -45°C (-50°F), well below the point at which ordinary elastomers and many rubbers become rigid and brittle. Many TPU grades are available that also offer excellent flex fatigue characteristics not found in other elastomer systems.
3. Superior Toughness and Durablity
Estane® TPUs are engineered to be exceptionally tough. Estane® TPUs provide high tensile strength and elongation properties relative to other elastomers, while delivering superior resistance to punctures and tearing. Toughness is maintained in our performance products even when parts are exposed to fuels, oils, and greases - environments where other materials fail to perform. This combination of performance characteristics results in longer-lasting, more dependable manufactured goods.
4. Ease of Processing and Manufacturing Flexibility
Compared to traditional materials, Estane® TPUs are easier to process, exhibit lower scrap and are recyclable. Our materials offer unique physical properties and product uniformity that enable their use in a wide variety of processing options including injection-, blow-, resin transfer-, coinjection-, and over-molding, extrusion, thermoforming, melt coating, film lamination, solution coating, roto-casting, and calendaring. The processing versatility of our performance materials contributes to cost savings by enabling shorter cycle times and less waste generation.
5. Global Availabilty and Support
Today's diverse markets demand product availability and customer support on a global basis. We provide well-positioned, seamless service through offices and agents in key industrial sectors around the world. Our major TPU manufacturing facilties are strategically located and designed to produce identical quality of materials that allow continuity of supply for global customers. Technology leadership, excellence in customer service, application development and technical support, and innovative products for an ever changing market place, make Estane® thermoplastic polyurethanes the material of choice for your high performance applications.
Want to learn more about how Estane® TPUs can help you improve your bottom line? Contact us via email at estane@estane.com or call us at 1-888-234-2436.
