Polyurethane elastomers (PU/TPU)
Polyurethane elastomers are high molecular weight organic materials that are manufactured by the polyaddition process. Depending on the starting materials, a large variety of different polyurethane elastomers can be obtained.
They are used whenever a high degree of wear resistance is demanded. This property is required in particular in caterpillar treads for construction, forestry and agricultural machinery, in roll covers for the paper and printing industry and also in wheels and rollers for the transportation industry.
Thanks to their particular vibration-damping properties, polyester-based cellular PU elastomers are used as auxiliary suspension springs in virtually all kinds of vehicles. Stabaxol® is used to prevent premature failure of the auxiliary springs due to aging, thus increasing the service life of the complete suspension strut.
Stabaxol® is highly effective in improving the hydrolysis resistance of polyurethane-based adhesives. Stabilized hot-melt adhesives, for example, are used for the adhesive bonding of shoe soles, thereby reducing the risk of complaints arising from premature detachment of the outsole as a result of hydrolysis. Further applications include adhesives for seals.
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) are well-established as high-quality materials in the shoe industry. Hydrolysis resistance is required in particular for walking and safety shoes and for ski and snowboard boots.
Thanks to its liquid form, Stabaxol® P 200 can be easily incorporated into the polyol and provides long-lasting hydrolysis stabilization. Depending on processing conditions, Stabaxol® I LF, Stabaxol® L, Stabaxol® P or Stabaxol® masterbatches may also be used.
They are used whenever a high degree of wear resistance is demanded. This property is required in particular in caterpillar treads for construction, forestry and agricultural machinery, in roll covers for the paper and printing industry and also in wheels and rollers for the transportation industry.
Thanks to their particular vibration-damping properties, polyester-based cellular PU elastomers are used as auxiliary suspension springs in virtually all kinds of vehicles. Stabaxol® is used to prevent premature failure of the auxiliary springs due to aging, thus increasing the service life of the complete suspension strut.
Stabaxol® is highly effective in improving the hydrolysis resistance of polyurethane-based adhesives. Stabilized hot-melt adhesives, for example, are used for the adhesive bonding of shoe soles, thereby reducing the risk of complaints arising from premature detachment of the outsole as a result of hydrolysis. Further applications include adhesives for seals.
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) are well-established as high-quality materials in the shoe industry. Hydrolysis resistance is required in particular for walking and safety shoes and for ski and snowboard boots.
Thanks to its liquid form, Stabaxol® P 200 can be easily incorporated into the polyol and provides long-lasting hydrolysis stabilization. Depending on processing conditions, Stabaxol® I LF, Stabaxol® L, Stabaxol® P or Stabaxol® masterbatches may also be used.