Urethane jacketed check valve balls are cast from high-quality hot urethane providing the maximum service life in the most extream harsh conditions. At Plan Tech we supply urethane jacketed check valve balls for all different applications and are available in a variety of hardness. The most common industry requiring precision urethane jacketed check valve balls is waste-water treatment plants. Urethane does very well in high abrasion applications and is key to providing a tight seal that won’t leak even after years of service. Urethane jacketed check valve balls are also chemical resistant with no seams to separate or get hung up. Plan Tech specializes in top quality urethane products for the last 30 years and we will work with you on every detail if a custom urethane jacketed check valve ball that often times costs less than OEM replacements. We can also reverse engineer existing or discontinued urethane check balls. Often times a steel ball or ”core” will be molded inside the urethane jacketed check valve ball for high strength applications to ensure a positive seal in large displacement pumps or plungers. Common sizes are typically under a foot in diameter but we have capabilities for larger urethane jacketed check […]
Urethane Drive Sprockets – Best Urethane Sprockets
Urethane drive sprockets are very common industrial OEM parts. Urethane drive sprockets are made from tough durable urethane normally found in many applications and will out last similar materials in any condition or climate. Urethane will absorb and impact or mismatch and run quite and smooth vs steel sprockets. Urethane drive sprockets are available in low volume or to reproduce a discontinued urethane drive sprocket. Plan Tech’s most common hardness is 50D and is available as hard as 75D with additional additives that can be used to modify the urethane to prevent static buildup or to dissipate static. Other additives may be used for FDA urethane applications or to add lubricity. Urethane drive sprockets also have great abrasion resistance and excellent load bearing performance. Polyurethane drive sprockets have lower tooling costs vs traditional metal sprockets and often times cost far less than OEM replacement sprockets. When casting urethane drive sprockets using compression style molding the parts will yield a high-quality replacement urethane drive sprocket at a dealers price. We will work with you on any needed detail and custom hubs for high strength application would be manufactured in house. Machining cast urethane parts require specialized equipment and training. […]
Urethane Seals – Tight Tolerance Urethane Seals!
Urethane Seals ? You’ve come to the right source! Urethane seals that are designed and manufactured correctly can last for up to 30 years. We have a specialized seals molding department along with waterjet cutting equipment to produce custom tight tolerance seals. We have found that our seals function well in high stress demanding applications. Available in both polyester and polyether we will learn your application and recommend the best material for your next custom seal requirement. We utilize the best in class polyurethane from world’s leading polyurethane manufacturers and manufacture the industries largest selection of high-quality Custom Seals some of which include: Custom Urethane Seals Urethane Testing Seals: Urethane testing seals are molded to tight tolerances and can be manufactured to withstand harsh conditions while lasting for years in even the most demanding industrial applications. Urethane testing seals are economical in any volume and provide excellent abrasion and chemical resistance. Common cast urethane testing seals applications are for bulk material transfer systems, mobile hydraulics, machining services and gas fittings. Urethane testing seals offer unique solutions which can be manufactured for a wide range of industrial applications. Industrial Seals: Industrial seals are one of Plan Tech’s specialty industrial products that […]
Urethane Mounting Blocks – Polyurethane Mounting Blocks
Urethane mounting blocks will aid in damping the vibration from machinery as well in large equipment. Most urethane mounting blocks will be cast to size and will be used in a pinch style set up while others will have molded inserts ready for bolt on applications. With a full variety of hardness ranges, most urethane mounting blocks are cast from a 90A durometer. Urethane mounting blocks are nonmarking and will absorb noise and help reduce harsh slamming from equipment. Being able to cast urethane mounting blocks to size allows Plan Tech to supply high-quality mounting blocks with any profile or detail needed for any custom application. From a simple sketch, our team of engineers will work with you on every detail on your next project. Polyurethane mounting blocks are also nonconductive and hold up every well in outdoor applications. Plan Tech’s mounting blocks can take the abuse of repeated impacts while rapidly returning back to its original shape. Also available in FDA urethane specifically designed to be used with existing x-ray equipment. On average urethane, mounting blocks will outperform rubber 4 to 1 making urethane the #1 choice for all high demand applications. Machining cast urethane parts require […]
Urethane Molded Gears – Polyurethane Molded Gears
Urethane molded gears provide excellent physical properties in a variety of applications. Urethane molded gears are more commercially available than injected plastic gears. Plan Tech specializes in re-engineering discontinued gears as well in high-performance replacement urethane gears for any application. Urethane molded gears are chemical and abrasion resistant with physical properties that outperform rubber and plastic gears. Urethane gears are typically molded to print with no machine work necessary that often times cost the same as commercially available gears. We can handle any volume of urethane molded gears from 1 to 200k in any color or FDA requirement. Recently Plan Tech did a case study on an issue with an aftermarket injected gear vs the original oem gear. We also made our own custom blend of polyurethane that resulted with a tear strength 10 times greater than the aftermarket injected gear and 4 times better properties of the original equipment! Polyurethane molded gears can be manufactured in any profile needed and up to 4 feet in diameter with all types of additives! We have found our 50D material for most applications provides the right balance of hardness allowing the polyurethane molded gear to absorb impacts or slight misalignment while retaining […]
Urethane Wheels Recovering – Recovering Urethane Wheels
Urethane wheels recovering are one of the critical services Plan Tech provides. We are able to recover almost any wheel for any application or industry. Urethane wheels are used in many industries and often times impossible to find replacements wheels or are extremely expensive. At Plan Tech we are able to reprocess the existing worn out wheel with a finished product that often times outperforms the OEM originals. After we strip off the old coating in our Machine Shop we will media blast and apply a chemical bonding adhesive to ensure our coating will not delaminate from the wheel even after years of service and abuse. We frequently receive feedback that this is a significant cost saving over purchasing new and last longer than OEM original wheels. Recovering existing urethane wheels also ensures that the core will fit back onto the machine as if it was brand new without any modifications. We will also replace any bearings or bushings in-house when removing worn our urethane wheels. Custom UWHM bushings will be precision made and installed in every recovered urethane wheel we service. In some cases, we can improve the way your machinery performs by altering the durometer or hardness […]
Urethane Sleeves – Cast Polyurethane Sleeves
Urethane sleeves are typically used to protect a surface from wear abrasion and damage. Most cast urethane sleeves consist of an OD and ID configuration. We are able to manufacture polyurethane sleeves up to 4 feet, tight tolerance custom urethane sleeves are no problem for us! Plan Tech can mold to size or machine any urethane sleeves needed for your application. Some customers have found the ease of replacement of conveyor lines or slip fit applications to protect equipment or hoses. Most sleeves are low cost providing an easy replacement in roller applications. Being able to stock low-cost replacements, polyurethane sleeves increases production and due to urethanes, long life from wearing this can also reduce any costly downtime. Urethane sleeves are an ideal choice over rubber because urethane will outperform rubber on an average of 3 to 1. Urethane is also non-marking with a variety of additives to increase wear and lubricity. Polyurethane sleeves will also soften the blow of an impact and return to its original shape even after years of abuse. Sleeves are precision fit with durability to ensure superior performance in any application. At Plan Tech we use the toughest material to beat the outdoor elements that […]
Urethane Dunnage Bars – Polyurethane Dunnage Bars
Urethane Dunnage Bars are a popular choice when searching to protect equipment being shipped or general storage. Urethane Dunnage Bars are manufactured to provide maximum cushioning protection for parts during transport on production lines or in shipping. Custom cast urethane dunnage bars provide vibration and shock protection for delicate parts to keep awkwardly shaped parts from shifting during transport. We can custom make any level of protection for you packing material needs. Custom molded urethane dunnage bars are non-marking, provides superior part protection during all stages of assembly and shipping. At Plan Tech we can cast polyurethane dunnage bars up to 10 feet long with no tooling cost! We can also mold any profile to match into the urethane dunnage bars to make the parts complete secure during shipment or being stored. Urethane dunnage bars can be molded to fit even the most intricate parts. We can help you design a custom part to allow for the maximum number of parts to be safely transported. For over 30 years we have focused on using speed and precision to rapidly deliver the highest quality industrial cast urethane products and FDA approved urethane parts to our customers. Our custom cast polyurethane […]
Industrial Urethane Roller Recovering – Made In USA
Industrial urethane roller recovering are one of the critical applications we perform for our industrial customers. We are able to recover almost any shaft for any application or industry. Industrial urethane roller recovering is performed in many industries and often times it is impossible to find replacements or is extremely expensive. At Plan Tech we are able to reprocess the existing worn out rollers with a finished product that often times looks and outperform the OEM originals. We frequently hear that this is a significant cost saving over purchasing new rollers. In some cases, we can improve the way your machinery handles by altering the durometer or hardness of the urethane to suit your application or material that you are handling. Some customers have noted the significant improvement in operations once the rollers were treated with urethane. If we find that your rollers are completely worn out, no longer true or warped we can machine new ones and recover with urethane so they are back to where you started. Whether you are a start-up company or global leader, we can add value to your products with our strong engineering support, material selection expertise and constant focus on meeting all delivery requirements. […]
Polyurethane Suspension Bushings – Specialty Bushings
Polyurethane suspension bushings have been used in the automobile industries as well as industrial applications. Polyurethane is an ideal choice over rubber as polyurethane will outperform rubber on an average of 3 to 1. Over time rubber suspension bushings will get mushy and soft. For a firmer, more durable ride polyurethane suspension bushings are best in class. Polyurethane Suspension Bushings will also tighten up the whole suspension system. Polyurethane is also non-marking and will absorb road noise. Polyurethane suspension bushings are precision fit with superior durability to ensure superior performance on or off the race track. At Plan Tech we use the toughest material to beat the outdoor elements that will not squeak by high-frequency vibrations or lack of lubrication. From prototype piece to production Plan Tech’s sales team will work with you on every detail of the polyurethane suspension bushings and parts. Polyurethane suspension bushings are available in any color or durometer! 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 Dynamic 4′ x 8′ Integrated Flying Bridge waterjet cutting machine. The dynamic head virtually eliminates the taper normally associated with waterjet cut […]
Polyurethane Classifier Shoes – Made In USA
Polyurethane Classifier Shoes are found in bulk aggregate handling systems in extreme abrasion conditions. Bulk handling systems are typically constructed with a corkscrew roller that will process material forward or backward depending on the rotation of the polyurethane classifier shoes. Some equipment will have multiple corkscrews to move a larger amount of material. Our polyurethane material has a longer life than rubber or plastic and often times will exceed the life span of original parts. Polyurethane is also known for outwear even high alloy steel by 2 to 1! Polyurethane also weights about 7 times less than alloy steel which will have a extend the life of bearings and motors because of the less strain on the equipment. At Plan Tech we have the ability to reverse engineer existing parts to be able to produce replacement parts often times costing less the OEM equipment. Polyurethane classifier shoes are resistant to both rust and corrosion damage. Polyurethane classifier shoes can be flexible with elastomeric memory that is able to flex and then return to their original shape without damage. At Plan Tech we can provide custom cast polyurethane classifier shoes manufacturing solutions from 1 to 100k with excellent lead times. We can […]
Flanged Urethane Wheels – Flanged Polywheels
Flanged urethane wheels take the shock and vibration out of the load being placed onto the wheel. Traditional steel flanged wheels will transfer the shock and vibration to the equipment and operator that may shorten the service life of the wheel and is also hard on the equipment. Flanged urethane wheels are typically coated in a 95A urethane that will absorb an impact and return to its original shape even after years of repeated abuse. Available in any profile for the need to match the unique application. Plan Tech can manufacture any flanged urethane wheels to suit your needs. Cast flanged urethane wheels are also non-marking and non-conductive and will remain flexible in an operation temperature between -20 – +170F. Each application of flanged urethane wheels we will work with you for a superior design that means longer life on our flanged urethane wheels. Plan Tech’s flanged polyurethane wheels have superior balance, smooth and quite operation that last for years. We can also reverse engineer an existing flanged wheel to match OEM specs and recoat the existing “core” with urethane often times for less than OEM replacements! On average urethane will outperform rubber 3 to 1 making urethane an ideal […]
Urethane Conveyor Roller Recovery – Made In USA
Urethane Conveyor Roller Recovery is one of the specific services provided at Plan Tech and we are able to recover almost any shaft for any application or industry. Urethane Conveyor Roller Recovery is critical in manufacturing because conveyor rollers are used in many industries and often times impossible to find replacements or are extremely expensive. At Plan Tech we are able to reprocess the existing worn out roller with a finished product that often times looks and outperforms the OEM originals. We often times hear that this is a significant cost saving over purchasing new. In some cases, we can improve the way your machinery handles by altering the durometer or hardness of the urethane to suit your application or material that you are handling. Some customers have noted the significant improvement in operations once the rollers were treated with urethane. If we find that your rollers are completely worn out, no longer true or warped we can machine new ones with our Urethane Conveyor Roller Recovery process and recover with urethane so they are back to where you started. For over 30 years we have focused on using speed and precision to rapidly deliver the highest quality industrial cast […]
Precision Cast Urethane Sheets – Urethane Sheets
Precision Cast Urethane Sheets are made to customer specifications daily at Plan Tech where urethane is cast to last. We have a unique way to Precision Cast Urethane Sheets using rotational force for the most demanding tolerances. Being able to precision cast urethane sheets without any secondary process is a great way to create an inexpensive way to make replacement OEM parts with a higher level of quality. Precision cast urethane sheets will be 20’’ by 70’’ long with a tolerance of +/-.010 on any sheet thickness up to ½’’. We also have the ability to water jet the finished precision cast urethane sheets that will often time’s one sheet will yield 1000’s of parts creating an inexpensive way to make replacement OEM parts. Urethane has unique ability to absorb an impact and return to its original shape even after years of repeated abuse while resistant to most chemicals exposed to the parts. Urethane is also non-marking, non-conducting and has excellent tensile strength, compression strength, impact resistance, tear strength and elastic memory properties. Precision cast urethane sheets are a high-performance material suitable in just about every demanding application where traditional rubbers were once installed. Precision cast urethane sheets are an ideal replacement in high […]
Urethane Testing Seals – Custom Urethane Testing Seals
Urethane testing seals are molded to tight tolerances and can be manufactured to withstand harsh conditions while lasting for years in even the most demanding industrial applications. Urethane testing seals are economical in any volume and provide excellent abrasion and chemical resistance. Common cast urethane testing seals applications are for bulk material transfer systems, mobile hydraulics, machining services and gas fittings. Any profile urethane testing seals may be archived by compression molding complete or adding a secondary operation at our in-house machine shop. Urethane testing seals are typically supplied in a 60-95A durometer. Urethane seals will match the profile of the piece they are sealing against and typically have a step or lip for the sealing surface. Polyurethane testing seals are also non-marking and nonconductive and will remain its flexible in an operation temperature between -20 – +170F. For over 30 years we have focused on using speed and precision to rapidly deliver the highest quality industrial cast urethane products and FDA approved urethane parts to our customers. Our custom cast polyurethane facility maintains world-class capabilities and equipment, combined with excellent quality systems. A particular strength is the breadth of our in-house capabilities which, when combined with our extensive […]
Precision Cast Polyurethane Sheeting – Custom Sheeting
At Plan Tech we have a unique way to make precision cast polyurethane sheeting using rotational force for the most demanding tolerances. Being able to make precision cast polyurethane sheeting without any secondary process is a great way to create an inexpensive way to make replacement OEM parts with a higher level of quality. Precision cast polyurethane sheeting will be 20’’ by 70’’ long with a tolerance of +/-.010 on any sheet thickness up to ½’’. We also have the ability to water jet the finished precision cast polyurethane sheeting that will often time’s with just one sheet yield 1000’s of parts creating an inexpensive way to make replacement OEM parts. Urethane has unique ability to absorb an impact and return to its original shape even after years of repeated abuse while resisting most chemicals exposed to the parts. Polyurethane is also non-marking, non-conducting and has excellent tensile strength, compression strength, impact resistance, tear strength and elastic memory properties. Precision cast polyurethane sheeting is a high-performance material suitable for just about every demanding application where traditional rubbers were once installed. Precision cast polyurethane sheeting are an ideal replacement in high demand applications were normal rubber and similar materials […]
Machine Mounting Urethane Pads – Polyurethane Pads
Machine Mounting Urethane Pads are a great choice of material when searching for machine mounting parts. Often times the mount will consist of a steel core that the complete assembly will mount to. Here at Plan Tech, we have our own in-house machine shop ready to make any custom profile steel mount for your machine. The major advantages of the machine mounting urethane pads include high load-carrying capability, high dielectric strength and non-magnetic with protection against marring/galling with a long life while still offering abrasion resistance. Machine mounting urethane pads are also resistant to most oil and solvent and will help dampen vibration or shock. Machine mounting urethane pads are easy to install or replace the existing mount. With our team of engineers and chemist’s, we can also match your existing pads perfectly often times costing less than OEM replacements. Machining cast urethane parts requires specialized equipment and training. Here at Plan Tech we make all of our own molds in-house for speed, accuracy and precision. We control the entire process from design to manufacture. Mold making is at the very core of what we do. Our machine shop includes CNC Lathes, Mills and Grinders for machining cast urethane parts. […]
Urethane Wear Shoes – Polyurethane Wear Shoes
Urethane wear shoes are used in material processing tanks or channels to eliminate steel to steel contact. Urethane wear shoes are molded one piece construction and bolted in the OEM locations to smoothly wipe and clean the bottom of a tank or grit collector’s. Urethane wear shoes are made to your systems exact specifications and last five times longer than UHMW replacements! Urethane is also 7 times lighter than metal. Urethane wear shoes are also found in wastewater applications and are resistant to corrosion and abrasion. Most urethane wear shoes only use one angle surface wear; the part can be easily removed and turned so the other angle becomes the wear surface. With our team of engineers and chemist’s, we can also match your existing polyurethane wear shoes perfectly often times costing less than OEM replacements. 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 uses SolidWorks and our machine shop uses CamWorks for 3 axis milling. Our equipment includes CNC mills, lathes, polyurethane grinders as well as a state of the art urethane […]
Urethane Flight Shoes – Polyurethane Flight Shoes
Urethane Flight Shoes are used in material processing tanks or channels to eliminate steel to steel contact. Urethane flight shoes are molded one piece construction and bolted in the OEM locations to smoothly wipe and clean the bottom of a tank or grit collector. Urethane flight shoes are made to your systems exact specifications and last five times longer than UHMW replacements! Urethane is also 7 times lighter than metal. Urethane flight shoes are also found in wastewater applications and are resistant to corrosion and abrasion. Most urethane flight shoes only use one angle surface wear, the part can be easily removed and turned so the other angle becomes the wear surface. With our team of engineers and chemist’s, we can also match your existing urethane flights shoe perfectly often times costing less than OEM replacements. For over 30 years we have focused on using speed and precision to rapidly deliver the highest quality industrial cast urethane products and FDA approved urethane parts to our customers. Our custom cast polyurethane facility maintains world-class capabilities and equipment, combined with excellent quality systems. A particular strength is the breadth of our in-house capabilities which, when combined with our extensive experience, enables us to […]
Urethane Dewatering Screens – Made In USA
Urethane Dewatering Screens are found in bulk aggregate handling systems in extreme abrasion conditions. Bulk handling systems are typically constructed with a corkscrew roller that will process material forward or backward depending on the rotation. Some equipment will have multiple corkscrews to move a larger amount of material. Urethane dewatering screens are found at the lowest point of the system or upon the exiting the machine. The urethane dewatering screens will allow water and foreign matter fall while the product continues to move down the line. Our urethane material has a longer life than rubber or plastic and often times will exceed the life span of original parts. Urethane is also known to outwear even high alloy steel by 2 to 1! Urethane dewatering screens also weigh about 7 times less than alloy steel which will have a extend the life on bearings and motors because of the less strain on the equipment. At Plan Tech we have the ability to reverse engineer existing urethane dewatering screens to be able to produce replacement parts often times costing less the OEM equipment. Polyurethane material is resistant to both rust and corrosion damage and is flexible with elastomeric memory that […]