Plan Tech for over 30 years has produced millions of parts for numerous applications. Frequently we will be presented with a problem for a custom application or better performance out of OEM parts. Plan Tech can match OEM parts to print
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After investing capital into rollers, it’s quite frustrating when they break down. If you have initially invested in rubber or plastic rollers and thought they’d be long-lasting, but actually broke down quickly, you have a better option. While it’s best
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Cast urethane parts aren’t just useful for the largest fortune 500 industrial companies in the world - they’re also incredibly useful and widely used by the typical small businesses and startups alike. If you are considering investing in urethane parts
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Urethane is one of the most versatile and widely used materials in manufacturing. It is incredibly durable and outstands wear and tear and is also relatively inexpensive. Fortunately, many improvements have been made to make urethane's performance that much better.
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Urethane material performs very well against most chemicals and solvents. Plan Tech uses high-quality material from world leading chemical companies. Below is a chart that Ph.D. chemical engineers have developed to help take away some of the stress when designing
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There are many different scales to determine exactly what hardness material your testing.  Many of the type scales overlap over different scales and for the most part in the urethane industry "A" scale is used to measure soft durometers and
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When it comes to creating custom polyurethane parts, there’s no material - be it an elastomer, plastic or metal - that stands up to abrasion like urethane does. In fact, in some reports, urethane is shown to be ten times
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Recovering urethane rollers is one of the main services Plan Tech provides for many industries requiring a covered roller. Urethane rollers typically consist of a steel core that will be stripped of any previous coating before being individually processed in
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Manufacturing urethane rollers isn’t a basic process - it’s as much of a science as it is an art and takes years of experience. Fortunately, we have been able to master creating quality urethane rollers that have been used for various
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When it comes to manufacturing urethane sprockets, there is one aspect that is more important than anything else: abrasion resistance. That’s what we keep in mind when we develop and create urethane sprockets. We use tight tolerance urethane sprockets that
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Polyurethane is a popular choice when searching for urethane idler rollers. That’s because urethane coated idler rollers have some very dynamic properties, are resistant to wear and an excellent ability to withstand friction. Not to mention the fact that urethane
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Custom urethane parts have revolutionized our modern industrial world. That’s because custom urethane parts are cheaper than ever to produce using 3D printing technology, while also remaining incredibly durable and long lasting. Part of that process is creating a realistic
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Business and industry try to improve productivity and reduce safety claims as much as possible, so it’s no surprise that businesses want to use the most cost-effective option when it comes to bearings. Many fall into the trap of thinking
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When it comes to the manufacturing process of urethane wheels, we focus on the best quality and custom precision to our customer's specifications. That’s how we are able to create some of the best industrial products in the industry and
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Urethane Rollers have a variety of uses in many industrial applications. If you’re in the construction business, then you likely understand the importance of a high-quality, long-lasting roller. Many opt for rubber or other material rollers as they can sometimes
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Dissipating static electricity in urethane rollers and urethane wheels by using an anti-static additive.   Static electricity is an invisible field of protons, neutrons, and electrons found in anything that has potential to move. Each atom has its own properties,
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Want to know which Software is used in designing Polyurethane Molds? You’ve come to the right place! Plan Tech strives to use the latest in design software technology for the designing of complex urethane molds. We utilize SolidWorks to design
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Want to know which additives are used in Polyurethane? You’ve come to the right place! Plan Tech a leader in cast urethane manufacturing, process’s urethane additives from the world's leading chemical companies. Whether its enhanced lubricity for high abrasion resistance
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Waterjet cut urethane parts are just one of the many cast urethane services that Plan Tech provides. We utilize a "state of the art" Flow Waterjet 4' x 8' Integrated Flying Bridge waterjet cutting machine. The dynamic head virtually eliminates
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Our engineering department can turn your idea, sketch, drawing or CAD file into custom urethane parts. We will reverse engineer to recreate any urethane part for production or one-off urethane pieces.       The engineering department utilizes SolidWorks and
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