In ongoing growth moves, APS
(Alliance Polymers and Services LLC) has introduced its new line of polyester
and polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane compounds (TPUs). The new compounds, sold under the Zythane™
TPU name and depending on the grade, are specifically formulated for injection
molding, clear injection molding and clear extrusion applications.
Thermoplastic polyurethanes, or
TPUs, are part of the family of soft elastomers known as thermoplastic
elastomers (TPEs), and are known and used for robust applications that require
superior abrasion resistance, good weatherability, transparency, toughness and
cut and tear properties over a wide range of temperatures and end-use
conditions. They also offer a high
resistance to degradation from man chemicals, greases, oils, water and fungus.
Applications include, but are not
limited to, footwear, wire and cable sheathing, hoses and tubing, industrial
and consumer goods, transportation products, geophysical and mining products
(i.e. belting), recreational products and food processing.
Zythane™ TPUs from APS, depending
on the grade, have properties and benefits that include:
- Shore Hardness – 60 Shore A - 70 Shore D
- Tensile Strength from 3,000 – 8,000 psi
- Tear Strength – 400 – 1600 lb/in
- Transparent
- Elongation – 300% – 760%
- UV Resistant
- Low Temperature Flexibility
- High Temperature Resistance
APS (Alliance Polymers and Services
LLC) is an established TPE technology resource offering service, technical
support and TPE materials for consumer and industrial applications. Company offerings include Maxelast® TPEs,
Viprene™ TPVs, Zythane™ TPUs, TPE alloys, compounding services and custom and
standard soft elastomer formulations.
APS is owned and operated by two of the industry’s leading marketing and technical support executives, Roger J. Huarng and Stephane Morin. Call them today to find the TPU best suited for your application.
APS is owned and operated by two of the industry’s leading marketing and technical support executives, Roger J. Huarng and Stephane Morin. Call them today to find the TPU best suited for your application.
For further information on the
new Zythane™ thermoplastic polyurethanes, contact: APS, 30735 Cypress Road,
Suite 400, Romulus, MI 48174. Tel:
734-710-6700. Fax: 734-710-6715. Web: www.apstpe.com. Email: sales@apstpe.com.
