Which is More Eco-friendly: Plastic or Polyurethane?
Today’s manufacturing world is under pressure to offer affordable environmentally friendly products. They must pay close attention to the environmental effects of the process of making their products. One of the most common materials used in manufacturing is...
Switching to Cast Urethane Molding Could Improve Your Manufacturing Process
When you’re bringing a product to market, anything that shortens the production cycle or raises confidence in the end-product is a competitive edge. Urethane casting is a process with a number of special features that really shine during the early manufacturing...
7 Questions to Ask Your Urethane Manufacturer
Your product is your brand’s baby. Whatever your company does internally, the only thing that the majority of customers will ever know about you is the product that they hold in their hands. That’s why quality matters. It matters to your customers and it matters to...
The Many Types of Polyurethane and What They Are Used For
Polyurethanes are used in all types of industries and are ubiquitous in modern life from the insulation in your home to the parts in the car that you drive. Polyurethane is also used to make shoes, skateboards, and medical supplies. Why is this material such a popular...
The Importance of Corrosion Prevention & How Polyurethane Can Help
According to the World Corrosion Organization, the annual cost of corrosion worldwide is approx. $2.2 trillion. Today, it is usually accepted that corrosion and pollution are interrelated harmful processes as many pollutants accelerate corrosion and corrosion...
Polyurethane, Silicone and Rubber: The Pros and Cons
As someone who needs to use binding materials on a day to day basis, it’s hard to know which material is the most effective for your needs. With so many options available on the market, trying to figure it which material to use without the proper knowledge could lead...
What is Dual Durometer & Why Is It Important in the Manufacturing Process?
In the polyurethane world, choosing the right durometer can be the most critical key to the functionality of a product. The idea of incorporating various hardnesses to form a single part was groundbreaking from its conception; this concept is called dual-durometer. ...
The Many Uses of Urethane Rods
In today’s manufacturing world polyurethane rods is one of the most commonly requested cast urethane items. But why? Among a few of it’s noted features, polyurethane has excellent abrasion resistance, outstanding temperature performance, and high elasticity. Rods...
What to Look for in a Urethane Manufacturing Partner
When embarking on a new manufacturing project, there are endless variables to consider. The proper selection of materials combined with ensuring quality workmanship is among the most important decisions. When searching for manufacturing partners to bring your ideas...
Everything You Need to Know About Shore Hardness
The Shore Hardness Scales were created to provide a common reference point when comparing different materials. It is a measurement system that allows you to describe the properties of a material's resistance to indentation, and in turn, how hard it actually is. With...
An Industry Standard in Urethane
When lives are on the line, you need material that works, no questions asked. The demanding nature of todays military applications require expertise and oversight that comes with years of industry experience. Demand by todays top armed forces for Polyurethane in various systems within the military demonstrates how this material has proven itself in the field. Having quality materials you can rely on matters. You can rest easy knowing polyurethane will perform as needed, not just here at home, but overseas as well.