What are the advantages of products made from TPU raw materials across various industries?
TPU material exhibits excellent cold resistance. Previously, in industries such as footwear, electrical wiring, casters, electronics, daily consumer goods, pneumatic and hydraulic hoses, and anti-slip chains, manufacturers have increasingly switched from PVC to TPU—mainly because of TPU’s remarkable cold-resistance properties. At temperatures as low as several dozen degrees below zero, TPU not only maintains performance levels comparable to those at room temperature but also shows virtually no change in flexibility or hardness. This is one of the key reasons why many manufacturers that once used PVC are now making the switch to TPU.
What are the advantages of products made from TPU raw materials in industries such as footwear materials, shoe soles, tubing, wires, phone cases, and watch straps? Why is TPU chosen among plastic raw materials, given the following advantages?
Characteristics of TPU raw materials: As an elastomer, TPU is a material that lies between rubber and plastic.
As for the TPU raw material used in elastomers, its elasticity goes without saying—what’s crucial is its fast rebound speed. It’s widely used in the mobile phone case industry.
TPU material itself possesses oil resistance—a property that no other elastomeric plastic raw material can match. In particular, in the automotive industry, most fuel lines are made from TPU material.
TPU material is environmentally friendly. In the plastics industry, TPU itself is an eco-friendly material, which is one of the key reasons why TPU has replaced other plastic raw materials in the industry.
TPU material boasts excellent flexural resistance. For example, in the footwear industry, shoe soles are subjected to flexural tests—this is one of the mandatory tests in the shoe sole manufacturing sector.
TPU material exhibits excellent cold resistance. Previously, in industries such as footwear, electrical wiring, casters, electronics, daily consumer goods, pneumatic and hydraulic hoses, and anti-slip chains, manufacturers have increasingly switched from PVC to TPU—mainly because of TPU’s remarkable cold-resistance properties. At temperatures as low as several dozen degrees below zero, TPU not only maintains performance levels comparable to those at room temperature but also shows virtually no change in flexibility or hardness. This is one of the key reasons why many manufacturers that once used PVC are now making the switch to TPU.
TPU materials excel in load-bearing capacity, impact resistance, and wear resistance. For example, the caster industry, industrial caster industry, belt industry, and conveyor belt industry all benefit from these properties of TPU materials.
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7. TPU hardness ranges widely: from 50A to 100A, and from 55D to 85D.
8. TPU material exhibits excellent water and cold resistance, making it particularly suitable for the subsea cable industry.
9. The processing technology for TPU materials is simple. Previously, many industries that used rubber and plastic products have largely switched to TPU raw materials. First, we consider the efficiency of electricity costs, labor, and production capacity. Second, we take into account environmental protection and the cleanliness and tidiness of factory workshops. Today, the nation strongly promotes energy conservation and environmental protection—and TPU materials perfectly meet these requirements. Moreover, TPU is significantly lighter in weight than rubber; therefore, it’s easy to imagine how much greater the efficiency will be for factories producing the same products.
10. When processing TPU materials, the resulting products exhibit excellent glossy and matte finishes. In its glossy state, the surface reflects light like a mirror, radiating brilliance; in its matte state, it exudes an exceptionally sophisticated and high-end aesthetic. This is precisely why some high-end shoes and other premium products have earned industry-wide recognition. If TPR materials are to achieve both glossy and matte finishes on shoe soles, an additional painting process is essential. Not only does this significantly tighten delivery schedules, but it also raises concerns about environmental impact.
11. As for TPU materials, there’s no need to even mention their performance in electroplating. Not only do they deliver superior electroplated finishes that are both high-end and resistant to plating detachment, but in recent years, as environmental protection has become a growing concern, many factories in the electroplating industry have been shut down due to plastic-related issues. From this perspective, TPU electroplating materials offer an ideal solution. Moreover, they help reduce the high costs associated with electroplating, save on factory space, and improve delivery efficiency.
12. TPU plastic raw materials have a wide range of applications. They are used in the electronics industry, industrial sector, mobile phone cases, computer case manufacturing, film production, undergarment shoulder straps, tubing and wire industries, automotive parts, anti-slip chains, sealing rings and gasket industries, electronic products, luggage and industrial caster industries, footwear materials, conveyor belt industries, daily-use products, computer peripheral accessories, pneumatic tubing, oil tubing, watch strap manufacturing, and more.
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