Polyurethane (PU Foam)
Commercial PU Foam that we are offering is unmatched in terms of quality and performance. The PU foam is used widely in high-resiliency
flexible foam seating, insulation panels, and packaging. It is used widely in the automobile industry, and packaging works, among others. This foam is easy
to use and does not degrade in quality or performance due to heavy loads, heat, and jerks.
Polyurethane bonds have great adhesion strength and that makes it bond extremely well to the surfaces applied. Flexible
Polyurethane Foams are used mainly for assembly of doors and windows, infilling applications, sound and heat insulations, waterproof barriers and insulation
against fire.
Features:
- Resilience:PU foams have good abrasion resistance. Their lower resiliency and higher energy absorbency also make them more suitable
for use in packaging applications.
- Solvent resistance : Polyurethane foams are known for being resistant to a wide range of solvents and so are particularly used in
dry cleaning solvents.
- Antibacterial resistance :Polyurethane foams perform quite well in fungal and microbial growth. Bacteria struggle to adhere to
the polymer surface, making growth more difficult. So, they are used in medical and hygiene applications.
- Yellowing and discoloration : To prevent the discolouration of polyurethane foam, and enhance its UV resistance, light protecting
agents and stabilizers are added at the manufacturing stage to prevent yellowish discoloration.
Applications
- Mattresses :It is often used as an upper comfort layer in innerspring mattresses.
- Furniture : Flexible polyurethane foam is most commonly used as a cushioning material in upholstered furniture. Some are functional;
others are aesthetic.
- Automotive interiors : The walls and ceiling (not just the insulation) in the USA, are built out of polyurethane foam.
- Carpet underlay and packaging
- Soft flexible foam toys : It serves as a filling and quilting material.
- Footwear : It is used because of its lightness and high resistance. It also provides a cushioning effect with thermal insulation and
slip resistance.
- Textiles, fiber, and apparel : A thin film of polyurethane foam finish is added to a polyester weave to create polyurethane laminate
(PUL), which is used for its waterproof and windproof properties in outerwear, and shower curtains. Polyurethane is used in some cutting-edge
swimsuits to provide buoyancy for competitive swimmers.
- Kitchen and bathroom products : Polyurethane foam is used in making sponges for kitchen and bathroom cleaning.
- Automobiles : : Flexible and semi-flexible polyurethane foams are used for interior components such as in seats, armrests, headrests, roof liners, dashboards and instrument panels.
