When you need a rigid material with excellent chemical resistance and impact strength, polyurethane plastic doesn’t disappoint. Polyurethane material is also available in a wide range of colors, including opaque and translucent grades. Because it’s so easy to work with, you’ll also find this material in various sizes.
Polymershapes is your leading Southern California source for polyurethane sheets, rods, tubes, and other fabricated materials. Contact us today for help fabricating this dependable material and enjoying its outstanding structural integrity.
Why Do Companies Choose Polyurethane Fabrication?
Companies rely on polyurethane for automotive parts manufacturing, milling and mining, chemical processing, oil, and gas operations, and to construct durable plastic structures such as playground equipment.
But what makes polyurethane so popular? That’s because of its numerous benefits. Here’s a closer look at the advantages of using polyurethane.
Impact-Resistant
Polyurethane’s molecular structure offers immense durability. Choosing polyurethane plastic is ideal when you need the impact resistance of polycarbonate combined with the chemical resistance of a semi-crystalline.
After the polyurethane fabrication process is complete, companies gain materials that can withstand considerable force. Whether another object collides with polyurethane or someone drops it, this material should withstand multiple types of impacts. Plus, polyurethane maintains a high vibration frequency. Because of this quality, polyurethane is incredibly resilient.
Resistant to Water and Chemicals
Businesses often choose polyurethane fabrication when they need materials to withstand liquid damage. For example, companies specializing in subsea-related industries often choose polyurethane for its ability to withstand water and the elements it contains.
Companies in manufacturing industries prefer polyurethane because it’s able to withstand various oils, weaker acids, weaker bases, and solvents.
Withstands Harsh Temperatures
Whether used indoors or outdoors, polyurethane can withstand moderately high temperatures. On average, thermoset polyurethane can endure temperatures ranging from -80 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on the chemistry of polyurethane materials, some can withstand temperatures up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
A Great Replacement for Other Materials
You can use polyurethane material as a liner for other materials like sand or gravel. Companies also use this material to replace Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts shipped with rubber or other worn-down materials. Polyurethane is also an excellent substitute for metal, glass, and ceramic.
Polyurethane material offers excellent light transmission and abrasion resistance. It’s also capable of undergoing machining without sacrificing polyurethane’s dimensional stability. Polyurethane is also well-regarded as a material for its affordability.
Choose Polyurethane Sheets, Rods, Tubes From Polymershapes
At Polymershapes, we’re here to provide you with polyurethane wheels, sheets, rods, tubes, and more. Our company includes a wide range of pre-fabricated polyurethane products in popular colors, shapes, and sizes.
If our pre-fabricated sizes aren’t to your liking, we also offer custom fabrications to suit your company’s needs and specifications. Polymershapes can cut polyurethane to your preferred sizes, ensuring you have the necessary quantities and dimensions for any project.
With over 70 years of industry-leading heritage, we’re proud to be your source of high-quality polyurethane plastic. We offer quick turnarounds, friendly service, and premium polyurethane materials you can count on. Request a quote today!
