Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPE-U or TPU)
TPU or Thermoplastic Polyurethane are a category of plastic created when a polyaddition reaction occurs between diisocyanate and one or more diols. They can be used as a soft engineering plastic or as a replacement for hard rubber.
Typical TPU Applications
- Castor wheels
- Hose and tube
- Power tools
- Footwear
- Sports equipment
Typical Properties of TPU Materials
- High elongation and tensile strength
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Low-temperature performance
- Excellent mechanical properties, combined with a rubber-like elasticity
- High transparency
- Good oil and grease resistance
Other TPE classes
Styrenic block copolymers (TPE-s or TPS compounds based on SBS, SEBS)
Polyolefin blends (TPE-O or TPO)
Elastomeric alloys (TPE-V or TPV)
Thermoplastic copolyester (TPE-E or TPC)
Thermoplastic polyamides (TPE-A or TPA)
