What is TPU?
TPU, or Thermoplastic Polyurethane, is a high-performance polymer compound with properties that fall between plastic and rubber.
It features characteristics such as oil resistance, abrasion resistance, low-temperature resistance, aging resistance, high hardness, and high elasticity.
It offers better stability, chemical resistance, rebound resilience, and mechanical properties than PVC, with minimal compression deformation.
Parameters
| Material | Thermoplastic Polyurethane |
| Applicable medium | Air, Water, Vacuum |
| Embient and fluid temperature | -20℃~+80℃ |
| Hardness Shore A | 95A ASTM D-2240 |
| Tensile strength(kg/cm2) | 600 ASTM D-638 |
| Ultimate elongation(%) | 490~590 ASTM D-638 |
| Taber abrasion(mg) | 30~40 ASTM D-1044 |
| Tear strength(kg/cm2) | 155 ASTM D-732 |
Characteristics
◆ Nice tensile performance
◆ High wear resistance
◆ Aging resistance
◆ Oil resistance
◆ Less compression deformation
◆ Environmental friendly
◆ Working temperature: -20~80℃
◆ Working pressure: 0~1.0MPa or Vacuum
Applications
PU tubes are widely used in different industries and fields. It is easy to see it in an industrial production and our daily life.
They have become an indispensable part of modern industry and are mainly used in the following aspects:
◆ Automatic industry
◆ Hydraulic control systems
◆ Oil&Fuel lines
◆ Food machinery
◆ Pressure measuring devices
◆ Vacuum equipment
◆ Oxygen&Gas lines
◆ Automotive fluids
◆ Air tools
◆ Lubricated air feeds
Catagories of PU Tube
◆ PU Ester-Based Polyurethane Tubing
◆ PUM Multi-Row Polyurethane Hose
◆ PUMC Multi-Row Polyurethane Coiled Hose
◆ EPU Ether-Based Polyurethane Tubing
◆ PUB Braided Polyurethane Tube
◆ UV Resistant Polyurethane Tubing
In addition to the above types, there are also textile reinforced flexible Polyurethane tubing, which can withdraw higher abrasion and pressure resistance of the tube.
As well as flame-retardant hose, Anti-spark PU tube and anti-static PU hoses for special purposes.
