TPU Injection Molding

Molded TPU parts exhibit excellent abrasion resistance and flexibility
 
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Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a flexible thermoplastic material that offers abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and overall toughness.

Our injection molding service offers two grades of TPU:

Texin 245DTexin 983A
  • Excellent fuel and oil resistance
  • FDA Food-Contact
  • FDA Food-Contact
  • Excellent hydrolytic stability
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TPU Material Properties

Flexural Modulus

Abrasion Resistance

Tensile Stress

Tear Strength

Tensile Elongation (Break)

Test MethodASTM D790ASTM D1044ASTM D412ISO 34-1ASTM D412
Texin 245D73F: 9,990 psi
158F: 7,500 psi		70 mg50% strain: 1,100 psi
100% strain: 1,310 psi
300% strain: 3,000 psi		700 lb/fin500%
Texin 983A-22F: 8,560 psi
73F: 3,900 psi		30 mg100% strain: 798 psi
300% strain: 1,200 psi		500 lb/fin670%
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Uses for Molded TPU Parts

The mechanical properties of TPU make it a durable material and well suited for parts such as:

  • Wheels
  • Gears
  • Hose
  • Gaskets
  • Footwear
  • Tubing

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