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Ester-based TPU grades.


Four thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene.  polyurethanes have been introduced by the company, including Desmopan grades DP 3055D, DP 3059D, DP 3065D and DP 3072D. They are based on esters and have been custom-made for injection molding injection molding
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A manufacturing process for forming objects, as of plastic or metal, by heating the molding material to a fluid state and injecting it into a mold.
. The plasticizer-free products, which span hardnesses ranging from 55 to 72 durometer D, replace the TPU TPU - Text Processing Utility  grades Desmopan 355, 356, 359, 365 and 372. Potential application areas include technical injection molded items, shoe soles and heels, ski boot shells, rollers, castor coatings and gear knobs in cars. Depending on application, design and component type, the TPU products are said to be 50% more abrasion-resistant than the previous grades. The fact that the melt solidifies faster is said to be particularly beneficial in processing, as it leads to shorter cooling and cycle times, thus increasing productivity and cost-efficiency. Other benefits are said to include excellent resistance to hydrolysis hydrolysis (hīdrŏl`ĭsĭs), chemical reaction of a compound with water, usually resulting in the formation of one or more new compounds. , good low temperature flexibility and chemical resistance to oils, greases and various solvents, according to according to
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 the manufacturer. (Bayer MaterialScience)

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Title Annotation:Suppliers Showcase: Materials
Publication:Rubber World
Date:Jul 1, 2006
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