With the increased use of natural rubber worldwide, artificial rubber-like polyurethanes started nearly a century ago. Also known as urethanes, a group of organic plastics invented in 1930 it is now part and parcel of everyday life. The polyurethane rubber rollers with their fantastic features find applications in a wide range of sectors. The combination of rigid plastic strength and rubber elasticity makes it the right choice worldwide.
Advantages of polyurethane rubber rollers
Polyurethane invented in 1930 by Dr Otto Bayer became popular during World War II, because of the lack of natural rubber. It gives better traction, especially when grooved is best suited for grabbing and shifting many smoother materials like glass or sanded wood. There are many advantages of polyurethane rollers compared to the rubber, plastic or steel rollers and include
Urethane rollers are wear-resistant and can carry higher loads than other materials to become the go-to material for production line users.
1. They last longer of up to four times than the average rubber rollers
2. They have the FDA’s approval for food processing as they do not leave any marks or residue on food like the other rubber or plastic rollers.
3. They decrease downtime to increase profits because of their longer life span to reduce frequent replacements.
4. They offer better traction to offer good gripping power, even with the softness of the rubber.
5. They are versatile to come in ranges from 10A to 75D to cover many applications for better benefits.
Benefits of PU rollers
PU rollers or polyurethane rollers offer a lot of more benefits than the rubber or metal rollers. They are better off from high resistance strength than the others to provide the following among other benefits.
1. Because of their high chemical and water resistance, they find applications in submerged or wet environments for a long time which could rot the rubber or corrode the metal
2. Offers a permanent set even while handling heavy items with rebound essential for conveyor, printing and driving rollers
3. As it offers excellent wear and abrasion resistant properties from combining high friction and dynamic loads, it lasts long to need fewer replacements
4. Enables manufacturing customized PU rollers as per the FDA approved formulations or for specific durometers for enough grip, high strength for all the wear and tear of many applications
5. With high tensile strength and elongation, they can handle more pounds per square inch with breaking apart or even rupturing
Applications of Polyurethane in many industries
Only the best PU rollers manufacturers will provide the above advantages and benefits for it to find applications in many industries that include
1. Food Processing & packaging
2. Automotive manufacturing
3. Aviation & mining
4. Flexible printing & packaging
5. Construction & related industries
6. Agriculture & banking
7. Steel industry
Vintex Rubber Rollers are the leading Polyurethane rubber roller manufacturers to offer the best benefits to be useful in a wide range of industries in India and many countries worldwide. For over 16 years they offer many types of urethane rollers to provide the perfect solution for many high-stress applications and withstand harsh environments.
For further information or any queries about rollers, please feel free to contact us on [email protected] or https://vintexrollers.com/contact-us/
Mayank Chhabra
Director
Vintex Rubber Industries