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Over the years, urethane and polyurethane has become the material of choice for manufacturers across different industries. Today, it’s usage occurs in creation of a variety of things in the industrial sector such as rollers, bumpers, pads, bushings, protective covers, and a host of others.  As one of the most competitive and capital-intensive industries, the…...

If you are in the manufacturing industry, you have most likely heard the words “urethane” and “polyurethane” before. But the thing is, most people use these two terms interchangeably. If you experience confusion about urethane vs. polyurethane, this post will help clear up any misunderstanding. Urethane vs. Polyurethane: Is There Any Difference? Actually, there is…...

Are you confused about the industry jargon when dealing with cast urethane products? Well, here is a comprehensive glossary of commonly used cast urethane terms that will help you make judicious decisions. Abrasion Wear and tear caused by friction Abrasion Test A test that calculates the rate of wearing away by friction (a machine called…...

The performance and lifespan of your custom molded polyurethane parts depend on factors like quality. But it also includes others such as design, tolerance, and formulation. If any of these factors are lacking, your product performance will be shoddy as well. To get the top-quality custom urethane products, it is important to choose a reputable…...

Cast urethane provides end-use, flexible, and rigid parts with production-level quality. The process of casting urethane utilizes a machined master pattern to create a soft mold. The mold delivers cost-effective short to medium-run volumes and high-quality parts (hard molds used as well). This is an excellent alternative to a high-volume injection molding process. In this…...

When it comes to selecting the right material for your industrial roller applications, you probably have a lot of questions. This is especially about the polyurethane vs. rubber rollers debate. If your current equipment originally came with rubber rollers, would it be acceptable for you to use polyurethane rollers instead of the rubber ones? Let’s…...

Over the last few years, the safety standards in the food and beverage industry have improved dramatically. In fact, the manufacturers are now more focused on safety and sanitation in their production processes to prevent contamination. Being one of the decisive components in almost all food processing systems and equipment, the seals and gaskets have…...

There are few industries that depend more on machinery and equipment than mining. If you work in the mining industry, you know that your equipment is going to be pushed to the limits, as far as Mother Nature and the law will allow. So, it goes without saying that the mining tools and equipment used…...

Polyurethane is one of the most versatile materials that manufacturers today use. Molding it into almost any shape for utilization across many different industries is possible. You can use custom molded urethane or polyurethane repeatedly in some of the most adverse environments without worrying about it wearing out or being significantly damaged. Polyurethane is also…...