Dual durometer urethane tubes are one of the many specialty components we manufacture in dual durometer. Urethane has an incredible ability to be non-magnetic with an endless combination of sizes that we can manufacture. We manufacture dual durometer urethane tubes in 12’’ sections with our in-house mold system. Most common dual durometer urethane tubes have a 75D duro hard inside diameter that is chemically bonded to a softer outer surface. Depending on the application a variety of additives or durometers of urethane can be cast to meet any need required. Dual Durometer Urethane Tubes Urethane parts provide longer service life when compared to plastics and rubber with lower noise abatement properties when compared to metals. Urethane benefits include extensive wear and abrasion resistance along with excellent tear strength and are solvent resistance. Urethane will also operate at a minimal noise. Dual durometer urethane tubes can be cast from a sponge-soft or iron-hard finish with excellent tear strength and solvent resistance. Dual durometer urethane parts can be designed to be flexible in one area with dampening or sealing characteristics and also rigid in other areas allowing for impact and abrasion resistance. When measuring durometer specifications Plan Tech utilizes ASTM-D2240-Durometer Hardness standards […]
Urethane Snow Plow Blades – Made In USA
Urethane snow plow blades have been attached to plow trucks and ATV’s for decades to protect delicate surfaces like concrete or curbing while providing some vibration protection and shock resentence to the equipment. Urethane snow plow blades are typically made from a urethane bar that is customized to fit any piece of equipment by water jetting holes or slots into the urethane bar to fit OEM factory bolt locations. A heavy steel bar is then bolted on top of the urethane bar to provide additional strength. Plan Tech has a unique ability to tailor our raw material with additives that will enhance wear properties and add lubricity that is resisted to both rust and corrosion damage. Urethane is also non-marking with a noticeable noise reduction vs. other similar materials which is ideal for snow removal. We have the ability to reverse engineer existing parts to be able to produce replacement parts often times costing less the OEM equipment with physical properties often times greater than the original blade. Wear Resistant Urethane Snow Plow Blades Whether you are a start-up company or global leader, we can add value to your products with our strong engineering […]
Urethane Classifier Shoes – Molded Urethane Classifier Shoes!
Urethane 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 custom cast urethane 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 lifespan of original parts. Urethane is also known to outwear even high alloy steel by 2 to 1! Urethane also weights about 7 times less than alloy steel which will 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 exciting parts to be able to produce replacement parts often times costing less the OEM equipment. Urethane material is resistant to both rust and corrosion damage. It is also flexible with elastomeric memory that is able to flex and then return to its original shape without damage with a variety of additives can be added to enhance wear properties and add lubricity to the urethane classifier shoes. […]
Urethane Sand Spreaders – Custom Sand Spreaders!
Urethane sand spreaders feature high-performance polyurethane. We have the unique ability to tailor our physical properties of the raw urethane materials that are being utilized to produce a superior line of custom urethane sand spreaders for snow and ice control equipment. A variety of additives can be added to enhance wear properties, add lubricity, UV stabilized, flame retardant, or to reduce static build up. Urethane sand spreaders have been used by airports, state highway departments and municipal road crews. During winter months polyurethane sand spreaders are sold at almost every hardware store and plowing equipment dealers selling complete units for trucks. Urethane is a great choice when searching for a replacement high-performance material because of its durability, long service life, and will reduce wear when compared to conventional plastics or rubber. At Plan Tech we can help design your ideal part from a simple sketch or print. In fact, some customers have found by including removable fins for a bolt on replacement application helps lower the cost of replacement parts and downtime on more sophisticated equipment. Wear Resistant Urethane Sand Spreaders Custom cast urethane sand spreader often times cost less than OEM […]
Urethane Salt Spinners – Cast Urethane Salt Spinners!
Urethane salt spinners feature high-performance polyurethane. Designs for urethane salt spinners may include polyurethane that have removable fins. Bolt on fins can help lower the cost of replacement parts for the customer, often times costing less than OEM replacement rubbers while exceeding the physical properties of the original parts. Urethane salt spinners have been approved by airports, state highway departments and municipal road crews because of its durability, long service life, and reduced wear when compared to conventional plastics or rubber disks. Bi-directional designs are also common so the custom cast urethane salt spinners can rotate both clockwise and counterclockwise to apply salt or salt and sand combo. The center hub of the polyurethane salt spinners are molded-in with your choice of different shaft sizes. Plan Tech has a unique ability to tailor our physical properties of the raw urethane materials that are being utilized to produce a superior line of urethane salt spreaders and spinner products for snow and ice control equipment. A variety of additives can be added to enhance wear properties, add lubricity, UV stabilized, flame retardant, or to reduce static build up. Advantages of urethane are that it will provide outstanding chemical resistance and that is also […]
Urethane Cylinders – Custom Urethane Cylinders
Urethane cylinders are found in many applications requiring repeated abuse and impact. Urethane cylinders will dampen the harsh slamming of a machine and hold up often time better than OEM replacements at a fraction of the cost. Our custom urethane cylinders are made easily with a sheet metal ring yielding little to no tooling cost. Urethane cylinders are frequently supplied in a 60A-75D durometer with a variety of additives can be added to enhance wear properties, add lubricity, UV stabilized, flame retardant and to reduce static build up. Advantages of urethane cylinders provide outstanding chemical resistance and that are also non-marking with a noticeable noise reduction vs. other similar materials. At Plan Tech we can provide custom cast urethane parts manufacturing solutions from 1 to 100k with excellent lead times. We can also create prototypes from your drawings or sketches. Our in-house design and sales team will work closely with you to meet your critical tolerances and specifications. At Plan Tech we have a full in-house machine shop ready to meet extreme tolerance requirements with secondary operations on finished parts as well as fabricating new cores. The machining of custom urethane parts requires special skills and dedicated equipment. […]
Polyurethane Conveyor Drive Sprockets – Made In USA
Polyurethane conveyor drive sprockets are found in many industries such as food production and health products that specify polyurethane sprockets. Since polyurethane is resistant to harsh environments from heat, chemicals, solvents and abrasion as urethane has great abrasion resistance and excellent load bearing performance. Common industries that use conveyor drive sprockets are Battery Manufacturing, Computer Chip Manufacturing, Cardboard Box Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Farming equipment, Shipping distributors and the U.S. Postal Service. Polyurethane conveyor drive sprockets have lower tooling costs vs traditional metal sprockets often times costing less than OEM replacement sprockets while exceeding the physical properties of the original parts when compared to plastic or rubber sprockets. Polyurethane conveyor drive sprockets also have unique noise abatement properties not possible with metal parts resulting in quieter operating machines that will also help absorb vibration. With a variety of additives that Plan Tech offers we can enhance wear properties, add lubricity, UV stabilized, flame retardant, or to reduce static build up offering increased wear resistance over traditional rubber drive sprockets, making them an ideal choice for business owners. In addition to manufacturing new urethane conveyor drive sprockets, we also offer recoating services. Existing sprockets where the hub or core is […]
Polyurethane Balls – Polyurethane Rubber Balls!
Polyurethane balls are found in many applications requiring repeated abuse and impact. Polyurethane balls will dampen the harsh slamming of a machine and hold up often time better than OEM replacements at a fraction of the cost. Plan Tech is one of the leading suppliers of polyurethane balls all Made In USA. Our custom polyurethane balls range in size from .75”- 10” and are typically molded from solid urethane with a through hole that will be fastened to the application. Polyurethane balls often times are supplied in a 60A-80A duro with a variety of additives can be added to enhance wear properties, add lubricity, UV stabilized, flame retardant, or to reduce static build up. Advantages of polyurethane balls are that they provide outstanding chemical resistance and that are also non-marking with a noticeable noise reduction vs. other similar materials. We also have an in-house engineering team ready to take your sketch and ideas and help design and create new parts. For over 30 years we have focused on using Speed and Precision to rapidly deliver the highest quality industrial cast urethane components and parts to our customers. With our team of engineers with the latest machining equipment, we can […]
Urethane Check Valve Balls – Best Check Valve Balls!
Urethane check valve balls are used in applications including; screen cleaning, wastewater treatment plants, check valves, food machinery and FDA acceptable polyurethane applications. Plan Tech’s custom urethane check valve balls capabilities are from .75”-10”. The urethane check valve balls are molded from solid urethane sometimes with metal cores to save on material cost. Urethane check valve balls often times are supplied in an 80A-75D durometer and a variety of additives can be added to enhance wear properties, add lubricity, UV stabilized, flame retardant, or to reduce static build up. Advantages of urethane check valve balls are that they provide outstanding abrasion and chemical resistance. Urethane is also non-marking and had noticeable noise reduction vs other similar materials. Other polyurethane check valve balls sizes can also be custom molded solid for applications where a solid urethane ball is needed. All urethane check valve balls and cores are selected to match performance demands needs for the application by our team of engineers. We also have an in-house engineering team ready to take your sketch and ideas and help design and create new parts. For over 30 years we have focused on using Speed and Precision to rapidly deliver the highest […]
Industrial Polyurethane Wheels – Heavy Duty Wheels
Industrial Polyurethane Wheels are tops in abrasion and wear resistance! With a full line of post-secondary operations, we can finish and assemble your industrial polyurethane wheels to meet your most stringent specifications. In fact, they frequently wear better than OEM replacements at a fraction of the cost. With our team of engineers and the latest machining equipment, we can cast custom industrial polyurethane wheels for your application from a simple sketch. Polyurethane is abrasion resistant with excellent load-bearing performance and physical properties. Polyurethane also has the unique ability to absorb an impact and return to its original shape even after years of repeated impacts and abuse. It is about seven times lighter than steel; this weight reduction helps the equipment from being overworked and makes operating the equipment smoother and will also help absorb vibration and shock. Plan Tech offers polyurethane recovering services for most industrial polyurethane wheels. Plan Tech also can fabricate new cores or reprocess used worn wheels. We also have a state of the art machine shop ready to handle all your custom industrial polyurethane wheels needs. A core or hub may also be added to the design to help add strength to the part and […]
V-Groove Urethane Wheels – V-Groove Wheels
V-Groove Urethane Wheels can be manufactured from various materials for your application and may be machined to almost any shape to match rolling surfaces. For example on tracks, angle-iron, and any other riding surface. We can duplicate your existing v-groove urethane wheels or we can reinvent the wheel for your custom v-groove urethane wheels specification. When we recoat your existing urethane v-groove wheels and in most cases, it is less expensive than an original replacement. Urethane is more durable than many OEM materials such as rubber and plastic. At Plan Tech we can also design and the make core that we will then blast with a high-pressure blast and apply a high strength bond. With Plan Tech’s high-tech bonding process our material is chemically bonded to the hub or wheel for high load and high-stress applications. We can also fabricate the core to incorporate a mechanical bond adding in bond strength for high load applications. Polyurethane functions well in standard temperatures ranging from -20°F to +170°F ideal for most applications. With a full line of post-secondary operations, we can finish and assemble your v-groove urethane wheels to meet tight tolerance specifications. Most custom v-groove urethane wheels are molded […]
Dual Durometer Urethane Sheets – Dual Durometer Sheets!
Dual durometer urethane sheets increase equipment performance and longevity by offering a variety of product options. Dual durometer urethane sheets have become very popular due to the ability of urethane to be non-magnetic. There is an endless combination of sizes and durometers that we can manufacture. Most common dual durometer urethane sheets have a 75D duro hard outside finish that is chemically bonded to a softer duro outer surface. Depending on the application a variety of types and durometers of urethane can be cast to meet any need required. Dual durometer urethane sheets provide longer service life when compared to plastics and rubber with lower noise abatement properties when compared to metals. Some other benefits of urethane include extensive wear-resist with abrasion resistance and excellent tear strength with elasticity-solvent resistance. Urethane will also operate at a minimal noise. Dual durometer sheets can be cast from a sponge-soft or iron-hard finish with excellent tear strength and solvent resistance. All colors, all duros with a variety of additives can be added to enhance wear properties, add lubricity, UV stabilized, flame retardant, or to reduce static build up. An FDA approved metal detectable additive can also be added for FDA requirements. […]
Urethane Belt Wipers – Custom Urethane Belt Wipers
Urethane belt wipers are found in many conveyor belt systems that consist of material processing. Custom urethane belt wipers are great to help clean away debris such as rock, gravel, sand, stone, and other substances processed on conveyors that can create material build up. Bolted to the conveyor they are easy to install or replace existing urethane belt wipers. With our team of engineers and chemist’s, we can also match your existing custom urethane belt wiper perfectly often times costing less than OEM replacements. Urethane belt wipers last far longer than metal, plastic, steel, or UHMW wiper alternatives. Typical urethane belt wipers are an 80A, however, they can be produced in hardness from 30A-75D durometer, which ensures cut resistance and resiliency. The major advantages of the urethane belt wipers 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. Urethane is also resistant to most oil and solvent and will help dampen vibration or shock. Plan Tech also has the ability to fabricate any core required that will be chemically bonded in our clean rooms and then molded into the mating parts of the urethane wiper […]
Urethane Impact Pads – Custom Urethane Impact Pads
Urethane impact pads are found in almost every application requiring abrasion resistance and excellent load bearing performance. Our custom urethane impact pads will even hold up to the harsh environment of being media blasted to provide traction for parts being processed. Typically urethane impact pads are made from a high-quality ester based TDI resin. Plan Tech has a variety of additives that can be added to enhance wear properties, add lubricity, UV stabilized, flame retardant, or to reduce static build up. Polyurethane impact pads are found in many industries requiring high loads like die cutting or applications that have repeated abuse or abrasion. Urethane has a unique ability to absorb an impact and return to its original shape even after years of repeated impacts and abuse. Many other applications include boat ramps, loading docks, Go-Karts and race tracks. Urethane impact pads can be as small as 1/4’’ thick or as thick as 6 inches! We have many custom hot tables ready to take on your next urethane impact pad project also details are no problem for us. Plan Tech offers waterjet cut urethane parts utilizing a “state of the art” Flow Dynamic 4′ x 8′ Integrated Flying […]
Urethane Rollers – Custom Polyurethane Rollers
Urethane Rollers ? You’ve come to the right source! Urethane Rollers are common to be 3’ long and have a standard hardness of 70A durometer that the urethane rollers are chemically bonded to an aluminum or steel core. Urethane is a great choice for material because the rollers are capable of handling extreme loads; urethane will also help absorb vibration and shock. Plan Tech manufactures new custom poly rollers, fabricate cores and we also provide fast turnaround times with roller recovering services for used and existing rollers. Many of Plan Tech’s industrial clients ask us how we manufacture “abrasion resistant urethane parts”. We offer the industries largest selection of high-quality rollers some of which include: Tight Tolerance Coated Rollers Hubbed Urethane Rollers: Hubbed rollers are manufactured for a precision fit in high abuse applications. Hubbed rollers are typically coated on a steel or stainless core that can be produced and manufactured in-house. The urethane diameter is ground to a tolerance of +/-.003 for maximum concentricity and service life. Large Rollers: Large rollers are manufactured at Plan Tech using a high-quality resin that is tailored to the application needed. While most large urethane rollers are coated in 95A hardness – Plan Tech […]
Urethane Bumper Feet – Custom Urethane Bumper Feet
Urethane bumper feet are a critical part in many applications from chair leg tips to high-tech medical equipment. Custom urethane bumper feet have the ability to give traction and dampen vibration while capable of holding heavy loads. Custom urethane bumper feet will hold up best in tough applications and will outperform rubber and plastics while holding up to most outdoor conditions. Most custom urethane bumper feet are made with compression style of molding that will yield parts complete with little to none secondary operations for the finished part often times costing less than OEM replacement rubbers while exceeding the physical properties of the original parts. A core may also be added to the design to help add strength to the part or make it capable of being bolted into place. At Plan Tech we can also design and make the core that we will then blast with a high-pressure blast and apply a high strength bond. The finished core will then be cast into the part creating a chemical bond into the custom urethane bumper feet. Plan Tech makes all of its own custom molds in-house for speed, accuracy and precision. We control the entire process from design […]
Custom Urethane Washers – Polyurethane Washers
Custom urethane washers can be cast in any durometer from soft to hard as plastic for many different applications including the automotive industry and vibration protecting on large industrial electric motors. We can also cast precision custom urethane washers from 1 to 100k with excellent lead times. Plan Tech for over 30 years has been dedicated to supplying our customers with nothing but the highest quality custom urethane washers for the most demanding applications around the world. We have continued to keep building out capabilities including custom one-off machines for just cutting custom urethane washers. We have over a million possible choices when searching for a urethane washer with no expensive tooling cost to our customers. With our high tech automatic equipment, we will manufacture custom urethane washers to your exact specifications often times for less than OEM replacements. Plan Tech has a variety of additives that can be added to enhance wear properties, add lubricity, UV stabilized, flame retardant, or to reduce static build up. Custom urethane washers provide longer service life when compared to plastics and rubber with lower noise abatement properties when compared to metals. Other urethane benefits include extensive wear-resist with abrasion resistance. Excellent tear […]
Urethane Wear Pads – Custom Urethane Wear Pads
Urethane wear pads have been in use since the early 1980’s. Today urethane wear pads are found in almost every application requiring abrasion resistance and excellent load bearing performance. Plan Tech has a variety of additives that can be added to enhance wear properties, add lubricity, UV stabilized, flame retardant, or to reduce static build up. Custom urethane wear pads are found in many industries including construction equipment. We have a full in-house machine shop at Plan Tech ready to take your application idea’s and turn them into custom urethane parts. Urethane wear pads are an essential item for small areas that slide, with Plan Tech’s Armorglide products the urethane wear pads will provide a long wear life while lubricating the contact surface. We will manufacture urethane wear pads to your exact specifications often times for less than OEM replacements. Plan Tech, Inc. fabricates and sells high-quality cast polyurethane components for industry. We manufacture custom urethane parts that include but are not limited to: urethane idler wheels, v-grooved wheels, urethane bearings, urethane bushings, urethane rollers and many others! For over 30 years we have focused on using Speed and Precision to rapidly deliver the highest quality industrial cast urethane […]
Urethane Bars – Custom Molded Industrial Bars!
Urethane Bars ? You’ve come to the right source! Urethane bars and urethane bar stock are one of the many custom urethane products we manufacture. At Plan Tech we supply high precision urethane bars and are one of the leading suppliers in the United States for urethane bar stock. We offer a standard line of cast molded bars up to 6’’ thick and 144’’ long with widths up to 12’’. All of Plan Tech’s bars are available in any color or durometer. A variety of polyurethane additives can be added to urethane bar stock to enhance wear properties, add lubricity, UV stabilized, or to reduce static build up. We offer the industries largest selection of high-quality bars and urethane bar stock some of which include: Tight Tolerance Urethane Bars Urethane Impact Bars: Impact bars are found in many applications requiring repeated wear and impact. Urethane impact bars will dampen the harsh slamming of a machine and often times hold up better than OEM replacements at a fraction of the cost. Urethane Cutting Bars: Cutting bars are very popular in the paper industry where abrasion resistance or chemical resistance is a key component of the product. Urethane cutting bars have the unique […]
Urethane Molded Pulleys – Custom Pulleys
Urethane molded pulleys coating increase equipment performance and longevity from offering a variety of options. Depending on the application a variety of types and durometers of urethane molded pulleys can be cast to meet any need required. Urethane parts provide longer service life when compared to plastics and rubber with lower noise abatement properties when compared to metals. Other urethane molded pulleys benefits include extensive wear-resist with abrasion resistance with excellent tear strength with elasticity-solvent resistance. Urethane will also operate at a minimal noise level. Standard to highly specialized urethane molded pulleys are no problem for Plan Tech from design to the finished piece. We also can make the core of pulley out of urethane for a dual durometer molded pulley. We offer many different tread patterns available like a grooved, crowned or spiral patterns to finish your custom urethane molded pulley. Urethane molded pulleys can be cast from a sponge-soft or iron-hard finish. Excellent tear strength and solvent resistance. Whether you have an existing roller or pulley that needs recovering or you need a new core fabricated to your design specifications. We can also strip off the existing worn covering and apply a new urethane covering to […]