TPU is the abbreviation of Thermoplastic polyurethane. Its chemical name is thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, which is a kind of polyurethane. That is to say, it is a member of the PU family. It is a new type of polymer synthetic material between rubber and plastic.
Thermoplastic? It is a plastic material that can repeatedly soften or change under certain heat, but it can maintain its shape at normal temperature. It can be used to make injection, extrusion and blow molding of conventional products, such as casters, heels, Handlebars, sports equipment, clothing accessories, sealing materials, etc.
Elastomers? A wide range of hardness, a wide range of performance, can be well combined with metal and concrete and other materials, as the effect of the black technology picture above, the general, has a good elastic recovery force. Can be used to spray automobile chassis, etc., can effectively reduce the damage caused by bumps.
TPU is a granular material. The range of hardness of TPU is wider in the hardness range of products, ranging from 65A to 85D. The color is natural, transparent, and highly transparent. It has characteristics such as high strength, good toughness, abrasion resistance, cold resistance, oil resistance, water resistance, aging resistance, weather resistance and other characteristics unmatched by other plastic materials. At the same time, it has high water resistance, moisture permeability, wind resistance, cold resistance, antibacterial, mildew resistance, Many excellent features such as warmth, UV resistance and energy release.
TPU and PU are essentially composed of the same material. The above characteristics are their mechanical and physical properties. The characteristics of different formulations in actual production are also different.