Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) for the seals industry - Huntsman
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) for the seals industry - Huntsman
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) for the seals industry - Huntsman
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ELASTOMERS<br />
<strong>Thermoplastic</strong> <strong>polyurethanes</strong> (<strong>TPU</strong>) <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>seals</strong> <strong>industry</strong>
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ELASTOMERS<br />
<strong>Thermoplastic</strong> <strong>polyurethanes</strong> (<strong>TPU</strong>) <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>seals</strong> <strong>industry</strong><br />
IROGRAN ® is a <strong>the</strong>rmoplastic polyurethane<br />
which is easily processed by injection molding.<br />
The properties of <strong>the</strong>se special <strong>TPU</strong><br />
grades <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>seals</strong> <strong>industry</strong> surpass <strong>the</strong><br />
quality of many traditional materials.<br />
IROGRAN ® is used where mechanical<br />
properties are extremely challenged.<br />
<strong>Huntsman</strong>: your high quality tolling partner<br />
Without being a <strong>seals</strong> producer, <strong>Huntsman</strong> is <strong>the</strong> only upstream-integrated<br />
<strong>TPU</strong> manufacturer of this high quality material. Our flexible and specific<br />
assets and manufacturing capabilities enable us to produce your “high<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance” standard grades, with improved compression set and dimensional<br />
stabilty. Due to our backward integration and reduced fixed costs,<br />
high cost efficiency can be provided to our customers. <strong>Huntsman</strong>’s strength<br />
is <strong>the</strong> wide spectrum of its all-round package: improved product quality,<br />
consistent and increased productivity resulting in reduced production costs.<br />
Your benefits at a glance:<br />
• Improving customer flexibility and reduced investments by tolling<br />
partnership<br />
• Cost efficiency by backward integration and reduced fixed costs<br />
• Top quality warranty to seal users<br />
• Long term experience<br />
• Customized solutions<br />
• Consistent quality <strong>for</strong> your “standard” grades<br />
• Value added customer service/technical service<br />
• Just-in-time delivery<br />
• Logistics made to order<br />
• <strong>Huntsman</strong> investments in fur<strong>the</strong>r capacity
Physical properties<br />
General product offerings, K-Series:<br />
Product Shore A Shore D Tensile Ultimate Tear Specific Abrasion Extras<br />
strength elongation strength gravity resistance<br />
(N/mm2) (%) (N/mm) (g/cm3) (mm3)<br />
IROGRAN ® A 95 K 4640 95 47 53 450 105 1.19 35 granules<br />
IROGRAN ® A95 K 6977 94 46 50 480 95 1.20 35 pellets<br />
The high-per<strong>for</strong>mance characteristics of this series compared to standard<br />
<strong>TPU</strong>s:<br />
• High wear resistance<br />
• Low compression set<br />
• High extrusion resistance<br />
• Wide operating temperature range<br />
• Excellent physical properties<br />
• High temperature resistance<br />
Because of <strong>the</strong> very good rebound resilience, <strong>the</strong> excellent oil and abrasion<br />
resistance, IROGRAN ® <strong>TPU</strong>s of <strong>the</strong> K-Series are marked out as <strong>the</strong> raw<br />
material of choice <strong>for</strong> all possible harsh condition end-uses.<br />
Our application technology know-how will help secure your success.<br />
With a high level of innovation and a commitment to service, our experts<br />
meet customer specifications and special needs from start to <strong>the</strong> final product.<br />
<strong>Huntsman</strong> offers tailor-made solutions which help <strong>the</strong> customer increase inhouse<br />
productivity. And this based on a competitive price per<strong>for</strong>mance ratio.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> past years, we have invested substantially in <strong>the</strong> expansion of our<br />
laboratory and in state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art production. This enables us to develop <strong>the</strong><br />
appropriate products <strong>for</strong> your individual needs in a quick and flexible manner.<br />
<strong>Huntsman</strong> – your key to success<br />
ELASTOMERS<br />
<strong>Thermoplastic</strong> <strong>polyurethanes</strong> (<strong>TPU</strong>) <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>seals</strong> <strong>industry</strong><br />
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Sales locations:<br />
Americas<br />
<strong>Huntsman</strong><br />
2190 Executive Road Blvd.<br />
USA - Auburn Hills, MI 48326<br />
Tel.: +1 248-322-7394<br />
Fax.: +1 248-322-7404<br />
e-mail: <strong>TPU</strong>_AMERICAS@huntsman.com<br />
Europe Region<br />
<strong>Huntsman</strong> (Germany) GmbHl<br />
Hafenringstraße 1<br />
D - 49090 Osnabrück<br />
Tel.: +49 541 9141-0<br />
Fax: +49 541 9141-395<br />
e-mail: <strong>TPU</strong>_EAME@huntsman.com<br />
<strong>Huntsman</strong> Polyurethanes is committed to your<br />
business and can offer fast and flexible response<br />
to your needs<br />
Believing in confidential dialogue, we offer direct<br />
links into <strong>the</strong> laboratories with full technical<br />
backup. Commercial support and dedicated<br />
customer service is available throughout Europe,<br />
Asia and <strong>the</strong> US.<br />
European Headquarters<br />
ACE@<strong>Huntsman</strong>.com<br />
Phone: 32 (0)2 758 9420<br />
Fax: 32 (0)2 758 7420<br />
www.huntsman.com/pu/ACE<br />
The <strong>Huntsman</strong> story<br />
Global resources <strong>for</strong> local needs<br />
<strong>Huntsman</strong> Polyurethanes is a business division of <strong>Huntsman</strong><br />
Corporation. <strong>Huntsman</strong> is a global manufacturer and marketer of<br />
differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products<br />
<strong>for</strong> a variety of global industries including chemicals, plastics,<br />
automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction,<br />
technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal<br />
care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known <strong>for</strong> pioneering<br />
innovations in packaging, and later rapid and integrated<br />
growth in petrochemicals, <strong>Huntsman</strong> today has 13,000 employees<br />
and 78 operations in 24 countries. The company had 2007 revenues<br />
of over $ 10 billion.<br />
<strong>Huntsman</strong> Polyurethanes warrants only that its products meet <strong>the</strong><br />
specifications agreed with <strong>the</strong> buyer. Typical properties, where stated,<br />
are to be considered as representative of current production<br />
and should not be treated as specifications.<br />
While all <strong>the</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation and recommendations in this publication<br />
are to <strong>the</strong> best of our knowledge, in<strong>for</strong>mation and belief accurate<br />
at <strong>the</strong> date of publication, NO GUARANTY, WARRANTY OR<br />
REPRESENTATION IS MADE, INTENDED OR IMPLIED AS TO THE<br />
CORRECTNESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY INFORMATION OR<br />
RECOMMENDATION OR AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY,<br />
SUITABILITY OR FITNESS OF ANY PRODUCTS FOR ANY PARTI-<br />
CULAR USE OR PURPOSE. IN ALL CASES, IT IS THE RESPON-<br />
SIBILITY OF THE USER TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF<br />
SUCH INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE SUI-<br />
TABILITY OF ANY PRODUCT FOR ITS OWN PARTICULAR PUR-<br />
POSE.<br />
NOTHING IN THIS PUBLICATION IS TO BE CONSTRUED AS<br />
RECOMMENDING THE INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT OR<br />
OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT AND NO LIABILITY<br />
ARISING FROM ANY SUCH INFRINGEMENT IS ASSUMED.<br />
NOTHING IN THIS PUBLICATION IS TO BE VIEWED AS A LICEN-<br />
CE UNDER ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT.<br />
Products may be toxic and require special precautions in handling.<br />
The user should obtain Safety Data Sheets from <strong>Huntsman</strong><br />
Polyurethanes and <strong>Huntsman</strong> Per<strong>for</strong>mance Products containing<br />
detailed in<strong>for</strong>mation on toxicity, toge<strong>the</strong>r with proper shipping,<br />
handling and storage procedures, and should comply with all<br />
applicable safety and environmental standards.<br />
Hazards, toxicity and behaviour of <strong>the</strong> products may differ when<br />
used with o<strong>the</strong>r materials and are dependent on <strong>the</strong> manufacturing<br />
circumstances or o<strong>the</strong>r processes. Such hazards, toxicity and<br />
behaviour should be determined by <strong>the</strong> user and made known to<br />
handlers, processors and end users.<br />
IROGRAN ® is a registered trademark of <strong>Huntsman</strong> CORPORATION<br />
or an affiliate <strong>the</strong>reof, in one or more countries, but not all countries.<br />
Copyright © 2008 <strong>Huntsman</strong> CORPORATION or an affiliate <strong>the</strong>reof.<br />
All rights reserved.<br />
Apac<br />
<strong>Huntsman</strong><br />
45F Maxdo Centre,<br />
8 Xing Yi Road,<br />
Shanghai, 200336,<br />
P.R. China<br />
Tel.: +86 21 2208 7588<br />
Fax: +86 21 2208 7500<br />
e-mail: <strong>TPU</strong>_APAC@huntsman.com