Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) for the seals industry - Huntsman

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Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) for the seals industry

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ELASTOMERS
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) for the seals industry
IROGRAN ® is a thermoplastic polyurethane
which is easily processed by injection molding.
The properties of these special TPU
grades for the seals industry surpass the
quality of many traditional materials.
IROGRAN ® is used where mechanical
properties are extremely challenged.
Huntsman: your high quality tolling partner
Without being a seals producer, Huntsman is the only upstream-integrated
TPU manufacturer of this high quality material. Our flexible and specific
assets and manufacturing capabilities enable us to produce your “high
performance” standard grades, with improved compression set and dimensional
stabilty. Due to our backward integration and reduced fixed costs,
high cost efficiency can be provided to our customers. Huntsman’s strength
is the wide spectrum of its all-round package: improved product quality,
consistent and increased productivity resulting in reduced production costs.
Your benefits at a glance:
• Improving customer flexibility and reduced investments by tolling
partnership
• Cost efficiency by backward integration and reduced fixed costs
• Top quality warranty to seal users
• Long term experience
• Customized solutions
• Consistent quality for your “standard” grades
• Value added customer service/technical service
• Just-in-time delivery
• Logistics made to order
• Huntsman investments in further capacity

Physical properties
General product offerings, K-Series:
Product Shore A Shore D Tensile Ultimate Tear Specific Abrasion Extras
strength elongation strength gravity resistance
(N/mm2) (%) (N/mm) (g/cm3) (mm3)
IROGRAN ® A 95 K 4640 95 47 53 450 105 1.19 35 granules
IROGRAN ® A95 K 6977 94 46 50 480 95 1.20 35 pellets
The high-performance characteristics of this series compared to standard
TPUs:
• High wear resistance
• Low compression set
• High extrusion resistance
• Wide operating temperature range
• Excellent physical properties
• High temperature resistance
Because of the very good rebound resilience, the excellent oil and abrasion
resistance, IROGRAN ® TPUs of the K-Series are marked out as the raw
material of choice for all possible harsh condition end-uses.
Our application technology know-how will help secure your success.
With a high level of innovation and a commitment to service, our experts
meet customer specifications and special needs from start to the final product.
Huntsman offers tailor-made solutions which help the customer increase inhouse
productivity. And this based on a competitive price performance ratio.
In the past years, we have invested substantially in the expansion of our
laboratory and in state-of-the-art production. This enables us to develop the
appropriate products for your individual needs in a quick and flexible manner.
Huntsman – your key to success
ELASTOMERS
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) for the seals industry
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Sales locations:
Americas
Huntsman
2190 Executive Road Blvd.
USA - Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Tel.: +1 248-322-7394
Fax.: +1 248-322-7404
e-mail: TPU_AMERICAS@huntsman.com
Europe Region
Huntsman (Germany) GmbHl
Hafenringstraße 1
D - 49090 Osnabrück
Tel.: +49 541 9141-0
Fax: +49 541 9141-395
e-mail: TPU_EAME@huntsman.com
Huntsman Polyurethanes is committed to your
business and can offer fast and flexible response
to your needs
Believing in confidential dialogue, we offer direct
links into the laboratories with full technical
backup. Commercial support and dedicated
customer service is available throughout Europe,
Asia and the US.
European Headquarters
ACE@Huntsman.com
Phone: 32 (0)2 758 9420
Fax: 32 (0)2 758 7420
www.huntsman.com/pu/ACE
The Huntsman story
Global resources for local needs
Huntsman Polyurethanes is a business division of Huntsman
Corporation. Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of
differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products
for a variety of global industries including chemicals, plastics,
automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction,
technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal
care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering
innovations in packaging, and later rapid and integrated
growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has 13,000 employees
and 78 operations in 24 countries. The company had 2007 revenues
of over $ 10 billion.
Huntsman Polyurethanes warrants only that its products meet the
specifications agreed with the buyer. Typical properties, where stated,
are to be considered as representative of current production
and should not be treated as specifications.
While all the information and recommendations in this publication
are to the best of our knowledge, information and belief accurate
at the date of publication, NO GUARANTY, WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION IS MADE, INTENDED OR IMPLIED AS TO THE
CORRECTNESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY INFORMATION OR
RECOMMENDATION OR AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY,
SUITABILITY OR FITNESS OF ANY PRODUCTS FOR ANY PARTI-
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Products may be toxic and require special precautions in handling.
The user should obtain Safety Data Sheets from Huntsman
Polyurethanes and Huntsman Performance Products containing
detailed information on toxicity, together with proper shipping,
handling and storage procedures, and should comply with all
applicable safety and environmental standards.
Hazards, toxicity and behaviour of the products may differ when
used with other materials and are dependent on the manufacturing
circumstances or other processes. Such hazards, toxicity and
behaviour should be determined by the user and made known to
handlers, processors and end users.
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