Polyurethane is a polymer composed of organic units joined by urethane links.Among the different varieties of polyurethane, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) has a structure which provides properties that other types of polymers do not possess and are very useful for high performance applications.

 

These key properties include:

• High resistance to wear and abrasion.

• Very flexible at low temperatures.

• High resistance to vegetable and animal oils and fats, mineral oils.

• Resistance to impacts and cuts (better than PVC).

 

TPUs can be further classified into different groups according to their nature.

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The two main groups are characterized by:

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1. TPU with better resistance to hydrolysis and microorganisms and greater flexibility at low temperatures.

2. TPU with better resistance to thermal oxidation and greater resistance to oils and greases.