The question gets asked from engineers and purchasing agents alike is why do companies choose urethane over rubber? Let's compare both materials, and you'll see why:     Abrasion & Tear Resistance When it comes to abrasion resistance and tear
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At Plan Tech, we ensure that we produce cast urethane parts which adhere to the FDA rules for the production of a variety of food contact application such as bumpers, spinner wheels, hoses, tubing, chutes and chute liners, conveyor systems,
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Urethane has a wide range of versatility and as such is the preferred material of choice for many industrial applications.     Here's how urethane compares to rubber, metal, and plastic:     Rubber Although rubber has its advantages above
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Choosing the right option for your industrial roller applications has always been a challenging decision as there are a lot of options out there. But let's take a look at the performance of polyurethane and rubber and which would serve
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At Plan Tech, we have a wide range of durometers that can be utilized for both Vibration dampening and Shock absorbing applications.  Our custom polyurethane material has proven to work excellent on a wide range of applications.   What is
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In the mining industry, mining and drilling equipment are used in varied application conditions. As the equipment operates in severe and harsh temperature and environmental conditions, they have to support contamination prevention, possess low friction coefficient, reduce wear, resist corrosive
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Polyurethane bushings offer a better balance between performance, durability, and comfort. Rubber bushings are known to wear and distort after taking damage from heat, road chemicals, oil, UV rays, not to mention the weight of the vehicle and the stresses
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When it comes to prototyping, machining parts out of urethane is the best cost-effective solution.  Here are a few tips to help you through the process.   What are the things to consider before machining urethane material?   The first
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Over the years we have grown to understand the importance of formulation. This is why we always request for your industry and application during the consultation - knowing your application, industry, and environment will help us discern the best formulation
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Over a hundred years ago there were few choices to choose from when it came to wheel materials. If you wanted hard wheels, metal was the right material. If you wanted soft wheels, rubber was the popular choice and if
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Urethane also is known as polyurethane (PU) is a polymer which is mainly used as an ingredient in parts, coatings, surface sealants, fibers and adhesives. It is a very important polymer used in the power transmission industry. The power transmission
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Chain Conveyor Equipment utilizing urethane parts are now found throughout the production system, and this is no surprise as custom-molded urethane cradles have proven to perform excellently during application.   It is no news that urethane has replaced plastic, rubber,
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Rowing machine polyurethane rollers manufactured by Plan Tech are used to build perfect cardio health and fitness. Rowing machine polyurethane rollers help the user to increase fitness by building muscle gradually in a safe way while burning calories. Plan tech
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Utilizing lightweight, castable polyurethane rollers, wheels, bumpers and other custom urethane parts for material handling systems does not just guarantee lower tooling costs it also provides excellent wear resulting in reduced downtime for repairs and reduced maintenance costs. With lightweight,
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Elevator Industry cast urethane components   Product engineers in the elevator industry prefer the use of urethane for the production of elevator and escalator wheel, tires and treads. Over the years, urethane has exhibited excellent load-bearing and shock-absorbing qualities which
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The wheels of a Skateboard are usually made up of solid cast urethane with very high density that allows for exceptional resistance to wear, chemicals and abrasion, etc. The wheels can come in a variety of hardness depending on your
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Urethane molded parts made for the power tool industry such as saw blade clamps and jackhammer handle grips are the absolute best tool for tough applications. Urethane provides your power tool with the extra grip and excellent vibration dampening qualities;
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Utilizing urethane parts for industrial cleaning equipment has proven to help reduce the frequency and duration of cleaning steps and ultimately improve the quality of finished products.   Custom-molded urethane wheels are preferred over the plastic ones on a popular
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Industrial grade urethane pipe rollers can withstand abrasive and corrosive slurries in suction. Our premium polyurethane formulations are highly resilient, have a nonsparking surface, exhibit excellent chemical resistance and offer good weatherability qualities, which are all important features required in
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Urethane Wheels vs Rubber Wheels is one interesting topic that has generated debate over the years. While it is true that they can both be used for a variety applications both in indoor and outdoor environments, urethane wheels do hold
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