What Is Polyurethane?

Polyurethane (also known as PU) is a type of plastic, commonly used in the design and manufacturing of hoses. It has a number of resistant features that make it one of the more popular materials to be used. Features include:

• Abrasion resistance – Polyurethane hoses are less prone to abrasions, due to the tougher material.

• Pressure resistance – Hoses made from PU are able to withstand higher amounts of pressure, unlike less durable hoses that can weaken.

• Temperature resistance – PU hoses are able to withstand more extreme temperatures. They are able to hold their flexibility in low temperatures and are able to withstand higher temperatures without the risk of abrasions.

•  Chemical resistance – PU has a high chemical resistance to many chemicals and solvents (with the exception of acidic media), making it ideal for industrial and pneumatic applications.

What Is Polyurethane Tubing Used For?

Hoses made from polyurethane are versatile and ideal for a wide range of applications. Our range of PU hoses each have unique properties, making them suitable for a number of uses, from fuel transfer to robotics. Pneumatic Polyurethane Tube offers kink resistance, with minimum kink memory. With a temperature range of 55°C to minus 40°C it is suitable for high pressure applications, such as chemical transfer and pneumatic applications. PU hoses can also have differing designs. Polyurethane Compact Coils are made up of a preformed polyurethane coil, able to withstand temperatures up to 65°C and down to minus 20°C, without losing their flexibility. These PU coils are ideal for applications involving extreme temperatures, such as robotics applications, as well as use with industrial air tools. Polyurethane Reinforced Hose offers outstanding flexibility, with kink and abrasion resistance that’s expected with PU. With a temperature range of 65°C to minus 40°C, it’s versatile enough to be suited for a number of conveyance applications from dry powders and granules, to the conveyance of gases and liquids.