With the passage of time and with the advancement of technology and the increase of the world’s population, it is necessary for people to use new elements and products to improve the quality of life and the strategy of industrial activities. Making these new elements is a nice feature. It is also that humans can become unnecessary due to natural factors. Of course, these artificial elements are created with the help of natural elements, but in any case, we can use less natural materials. One of these synthetic elements is polyurethane. This element of the product can be considered a good substitute for rubbers and compact and hard plastics. The introduction of polyurethanes does not end here. Today, in this article, we are going to review and introduce polyurethane, its properties and uses. Follow us to the end.
What is polyurethane?
It is a synthetic polymer that is formed by the reaction of two main materials, polyol and isocyanate. Polyols are compounds that contain hydroxyl groups (OH) and isocyanates are compounds that contain isocyanate groups (-NCO). This material has a wide range of properties that make it suitable for various applications. Today, many industrial groups are trying to make more use of this element.
Properties of polyurethane
We said that polyurethanes have a wide range of properties that make them suitable for various applications. Some of the most important properties of polyurethane are:
flexibility
One of the best and most important features of this product is its flexibility. Of course, this level of flexibility may not be as high as rubber and plastics, but polyurethane can be flexible as long as it does not lose its ability.
Hardship
We said earlier that these materials can be more resistant than plastics and rubbers. For this reason, these elements are used more in heavier industries. One of the things that takes place in Mabnapaya industrial group using polyurethane is the production of forklift wheels. These wheels must be able to withstand a lot of pressure to handle this issue well.
abrasion resistance
The title is clear. Polyurethanes have good wear resistance. For this reason, these elements can be used in making industrial rollers. Rollers are more exposed to wear due to several hours of continuous activity. For this reason, the presence of polyurethane in rollers can be very useful.
Chemical resistance
First, think to yourself in which industries people come into contact with chemicals more than other jobs. Polyurethanes can be used in the pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries. The high resistance of these elements against chemicals allows people to easily use them in such industries.
Insulation
One of the uses of these elements is the construction of doors and windows, wall and floor coverings. Sometimes home owners like these elements to be heat and cold insulation. The use of polyurethanes can be useful in making such devices. So don’t forget to use such materials in such cases.
High load bearing polyurethane
Polyurethanes have high resistance and tolerance against heavy loads due to the texture they get when they are made. For this reason, these products can be used in industries where heavy loads may be imposed on objects.
Applications of polyurethane
So far in the article, you have definitely realized that these products can have many uses. Polyurethanes are used in a wide variety of applications. Some of the most important uses of polyurethane are:
A while ago, we mentioned that these products can be used to make heat insulating elements. In addition, they can be used in making products that we need to insulate the face. Due to its texture, polyurethane can be insulating.
Polyurethanes are used in the manufacture of consumer products such as furniture, flooring, household appliances and sports equipment. You have seen that all these items are part of human daily life accessories that are used a lot. For this reason, they need to be made of man-made materials.
The automobile industry is an industry that all advanced countries are achieving. This industry is very popular in our country, Iran. Polyurethanes are used in the manufacture of car parts such as seats, dashboards and car bodies. These elements are very useful in the car because of their high quality.
Construction is one of the most prosperous industries in the world. It is true that there are many sources for making building materials, but you should not rely only on them. Polyurethanes are used in building materials such as polyurethane foam and polyurethane flooring.
Why should we use polyurethane more?
Considering the advantages of polyurethanes, more use of this material can have many advantages for us. For example, more use of polyurethane in building insulation can help save energy and reduce air pollution. Some of the advantages of polyurethanes are:
Diversity in properties
You saw that during the article we examined most of the properties of polyurethanes. Polyurethanes can be produced in a wide range of properties that make them suitable for different applications. This reason is enough to understand the importance of this element and to know why we should use it more.
Durability and resistance
Polyurethanes are very durable and resistant and can be used in harsh conditions. Because of this high durability, they can be used in many light and heavy industries such as construction, automotive, pharmaceutical, etc. So here we find that in addition to resistance, they are also omnipresent.
Energy saving
If you remember, we said that polyurethanes are good insulators for heat. Nowadays, with the increase in the world’s population, energy consumption has increased, especially in the cold seasons of the year. Therefore, one should take a step to save energy by using such products.
Widely used items of life that are made using polyurethane
We said that in human’s daily life, there are many appliances and devices that are made using polyurethanes. In the following, we will examine some of these devices.
Furniture
Furniture is one of the most used appliances in everyone's life. People may have a lot of household furniture in their home. These furniture, including comfortable furniture, chairs, beds and tables, are made of polyurethanes.
Floor Covering
Floor coverings are among the elements that have been used a lot in the past years. Polyurethane floors are available in different types, including laminate floors, laminate floors, and sports floors.
Home Appliances
Polyurethane household appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, and dishwashers, are made of polyurethane. It is worth noting that only the body of these devices has this feature. Private materials should be used in the interior.
Thank you for joining us in this article. You saw that in this article we discussed and introduced polyurethane and its properties and characteristics. It is a synthetic polymer that has a wide range of properties. This material is used in a wide range of applications and has many advantages. Considering the advantages of polyurethanes, more use of this material can have many advantages for us. We hope that the content presented in this article is to your liking. Mabanapaya Industrial Group is ready to cooperate with you in various industries with expertise in the production of polyurethane parts and coatings. You can contact our experts for more information and free consultation.
