TPU resin pellets for spunbond filaments, JT-5018 series

Single filaments—TPU hot-melt adhesives are increasingly being used across a growing number of industries, and their application in apparel is becoming ever more widespread.

21 May,2019

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What’s the difference between polyester TPU and polyether TPU?

The outstanding features of PU materials include excellent wear resistance, exceptional ozone resistance, high hardness, high strength, good elasticity, and resistance to low temperatures. They also exhibit excellent resistance to oils, chemicals, and environmental factors. In humid environments, polyether-based esters demonstrate far superior hydrolysis stability compared to polyester-based esters.

07 May,2019

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TPU is widely used in footwear materials.

TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) is increasingly gaining popularity due to its superior performance and eco-friendly concept. Currently, wherever PVC is used, TPU can serve as a viable substitute for PVC.

06 May,2019

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2019 TPU Industry Trends

TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) is increasingly gaining popularity due to its superior performance and eco-friendly concept.

26 Apr,2019

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Application of Polyurethane in Fire Hose Lines

Fire hoses are flexible tubes used to convey high-pressure water or flame-retardant liquids such as foam. They typically consist of a tubular fabric layer woven from warp and weft threads, combined with an inner lining (or cover) through steam vulcanization or adhesive bonding. Traditional fire hoses feature a rubber lining and are externally wrapped with a linen braid. More advanced fire hoses, on the other hand, are made from polymeric materials such as polyurethane. Both ends of a fire hose are equipped with metal fittings that allow it to be connected to another hose for extending its length or to a nozzle for increasing the pressure of the liquid spray.

31 Aug,2018

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The Current Status and Prospects of TPU Films

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) not only possesses the rubber-like properties of crosslinked polyurethanes—such as high strength and excellent wear resistance—but also exhibits the thermoplastic behavior characteristic of linear polymer materials, thereby expanding its applications into the plastics sector. In particular over the past few decades, TPU has become one of the fastest-growing polymer materials.

13 Jul,2018

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The production process and methods for TPU composite fabrics

The production process and methods for TPU-composite fabrics: There are two main approaches to manufacturing TPU-composite fabrics. One is called "post-application": First, a TPU film is produced, and then it is bonded to the fabric using adhesive. The other approach is called "in-line compounding": Adhesive is either applied directly onto the fabric or left unapplied, and the TPU is then directly extruded onto the fabric to create a TPU-composite fabric or a mesh-backed fabric.

02 Jun,2018

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The excellent performance of TPU will significantly boost its applications in the automotive sector.

In the era of automotive lightweighting, material design has become a key research topic in the industry. In addition to the extensive use of plastics such as PP, PVC, PU, and PA, reinforcing materials like carbon fiber and glass fiber have also emerged as hot research areas attracting significant market attention in the age of automotive lightweighting. With the technological advancements in thermoplastic elastomer products, their applications in the automotive sector are becoming increasingly widespread. Currently, commonly used thermoplastic elastomers in automobiles include polyolefin-based types (TPO, TPV), polyester-based types (TPEE), polyurethane-based types (TPU), and styrene-based types (TPS).

11 Apr,2018

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Current Status of the TPU Industry: Modification is the Trend, with Great Application Potential in the Automotive Components Sector.

TPU, or thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, is a high-molecular-weight polymer obtained through the polymerization reaction of diisocyanates, chain extenders, and macromolecular diols. It features high modulus, high strength, high elongation, and high elasticity, as well as excellent resistance to abrasion, oil, low temperatures, and aging. TPU finds wide-ranging applications in fields such as footwear materials, films, adhesives, pipes, wires and cables, and automotive components.

17 Mar,2018

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2018 TPU Industry Trends

The TPU Industry Trend Research Report is based on an in-depth investigation and analysis of the numerous factors influencing the operation of the TPU industry market. It aims to grasp the underlying patterns governing the TPU market, thereby enabling forecasts regarding future development trends, market size, competitive dynamics, and demand trends in various downstream segments of the TPU industry.

26 Feb,2018

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