{"title":"Polyurethane","description":"Polyurethane rod and sheet – abrasion resistant, oil resistant, high flex life engineering plastic.","products":[{"product_id":"polyurethane-red-rod-90a-shore-for-various-applications-12-5mm-to-61mm-diameter","title":"Polyurethane Red Rod 90A Shore for Various Applications 12.5mm to 61mm diameter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Polyurethane Red Rod offers excellent durability and flexibility. Ideal for automotive and industrial applications, it outperforms traditional materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAdvantages of Polyurethane Rod\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolyurethane Rod is known for its outstanding abrasion resistance, oil and solvent resistance, deformation resistance, and tear resistance. It also provides excellent noise and vibration abatement properties, ensuring a long flex-life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerformance Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis rod operates effectively within a temperature range of -32°C to 82°C. It excels in sound dampening compared to rubber, plastics, and metals, and also serves as a great electrical insulator.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommercial Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolyurethane Rod boasts high shear strength, elasticity, and resistance to sunlight and weather conditions, making it suitable for various demanding environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon uses for Polyurethane Rod include automotive suspension bushings, gaskets, seals, castors, wheels, bearing seals, valve inserts, shock absorbers, noise dampers, and even roller coaster wheels. It is also effective as a wear strip on snow plows and pulleys for fishing trawlers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMachining and Bonding\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile machining Polyurethane Rod can be challenging due to its hardness, it can be bonded to metals and most plastics with proper preparation. It is not suitable for continuous hot water applications over 70°C.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShore hardness: 90A\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailable diameters: 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm, 38mm, 45mm, 50mm, 63mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTemperature range: -32°C to 82°C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChemical resistance: Oil, grease, and solvent resistant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong-lasting performance compared to rubber\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh resistance to wear and deformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVersatile for various industrial applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003einclude automotive suspension bushings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egaskets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eseals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecastors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ewheels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebearing seals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003evalve inserts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eshock absorbers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003enoise dampers as well as roller coaster and escalator wheels. It is also used as a wear strip on snow ploughs as well as pulleys on fishing trawlers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can Polyurethane Rod be used in food applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, it can be used as the surface layer in conveyor belts and hoses for conveying certain liquids.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Polyurethane Rod suitable for high-temperature applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, it is not recommended for continuous hot water applications over 70°C.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Industrial Polymers","offers":[{"title":"12.5mm dia x 300mm","offer_id":56379781972347,"sku":"PLC_IPL5561","price":24.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15.8mm dia x 300mm","offer_id":56379782005115,"sku":"PLC_IPL5562","price":27.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"19mm dia x 300mm","offer_id":56379782037883,"sku":"PLC_IPL5563","price":32.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25mm dia x 300mm","offer_id":56379782070651,"sku":"PLC_IPL5564","price":32.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"37mm dia x 300mm","offer_id":56379782103419,"sku":"PLC_IPL5565","price":47.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"43mm dia x 300mm","offer_id":56379782136187,"sku":"PLC_IPL5566","price":48.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50mm dia x 300mm","offer_id":56379782168955,"sku":"PLC_IPL5567","price":62.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"61mm dia x 300mm","offer_id":56379782201723,"sku":"PLC_IPL5568","price":107.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7776\/6024\/files\/022ab659ffd03c4c62b1e7f436bd282e.png?v=1786795523"},{"product_id":"polyurethane-plastic-rod","title":"Polyurethane Plastic Rod - Abrasion Resistant, Oil Resistant, Tear Resistant, Noise Dampening, High Flex Life, Multiple Sizes \u0026 Colors Available","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis polyurethane plastic rod range provides a tough, resilient engineering material that combines excellent abrasion resistance with outstanding flexibility. Manufactured from high-performance polyurethane, these solid rods are designed for demanding applications where impact, wear and vibration need to be controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvailable in a choice of diameters from 12.5mm up to 61mm, each rod is supplied in a convenient 300mm length, ready for machining, cutting or shaping to size. 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