7 Steps to Successful Polyurethane Part Design

7 Steps to Successful Polyurethane Part Design   The following steps in order yield the best approach to polyurethane part design and problem-solving. Prioritize the properties that are necessary for performance in a given application. Material characterization –...

Define Polyurethane

Define Polyurethane   We are often asked to “Define Polyurethane”. For the most part, when thinking about polyurethane, the common thought is in relation to putting a clear coat on some piece of furniture. At Gallagher, there’s a bit more to consider...

Is Urethane Rubber?

Is Urethane Rubber? Urethane is a member of the broader family of Rubber. Rubber embraces a large group of materials. Materials that have the ability, under certain conditions, to undergo large deformations. Yet they recover almost completely on the release of the...

Types of Polyurethane

  Types of Polyurethane There are 14 types of rubber in general use. All of these polyurethane elastomers have been commercially successful, but they are all different in several ways. The chart below provides a quick initial screening guide of these types of...

Elastomer Definition

Elastomer Definition Polyurethane elastomers (urethane elastomers) are one type of a large family of elastic polymers called rubber. There are 14 types of rubber in general use. All of these polyurethane elastomers have been commercially successful, but they are all...

Case Study: Urethane Part Design

In urethane elastomer design development, we try to optimize the best properties for the intended service and minimize the interference of the undesired properties. View this complete Case Study here.

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