In a variety of Industries, Polyurethane parts can be used to replace metal parts due to several characteristics. No matter what sector you work in, Polyurethane products really do offer your business some fantastic opportunities to improve efficiency and working conditions.
There is a tendency to continue using traditional parts because that’s the way things have always been done, but this article lays out some of the reasons why your business might want to consider replacing metal with polyurethane.
Why replace Metal parts with Polyurethane?
- Polyurethane lowers operational noise and offers a longer lifetime – The elastomeric properties of polyurethane parts allow them to dampen vibration and undergo stresses without deforming, while metals will only take a certain stress determined by their yield point before a permanent change takes place. This allows polyurethane components to lower operational noise and offer a longer lifetime in a dynamic application of repeated cycles.
- Superior environmental resistance – Polyurethane offers superior environmental or acid resistance than most metals, and it can resist abrasion or scratches to a far greater degree than most common metals.
- Highly complex products – Once a suitable tool is produced, the liquid-state processing of polyurethane allows for the casting of highly complex products without the need for expensive machining, welding or other finishing techniques.
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