Key Questions When Selecting The Grade of Polyurethane:

Key Questions When Selecting The Grade of Polyurethane: What is the main purpose of your polyurethane application? Are the conditions static or dynamic? More Impact Resistance? In what environment will the part work? Heat? Cold? Chemical? Food/drugs? Electrical,...

If You Read One Article About Polyurethane, Read This One

If You Read One Article About Polyurethane, Read This One About Polyurethane Polyurethanes are one type of a large family of elastic polymers called rubber. Unlike conventional rubber, polyurethanes start out as liquids and can be cast in low-pressure molds. Here at...

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...