Put Polyurethane's Many Benefits to Work For You

Put Polyurethane's Many Benefits to Work For
You
Polyurethane is a soft but durable elastic material that’s used in numerous
applications. It’s so widely used because it’s so versatile. Its versatility allows it to
be used in building materials, industrial rollers and wheels, recreation, mining,
oilfield parts and agriculture.
Polyurethanes of all types are sustainable, durable, secure, flexible, affordable and
safe materials, but this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits. In
fact, they have many advantages over other material types including polystyrene,
metal, plastic and rubber. Below are four benefits that will add value to any
application.
Versatile
Polyurethanes are versatile materials, especially those with an R value of 7.2 per
inch of thickness. They can be used for everything from surf boards to insulated
panels. In fact, panels made with metal or wood skin and polyurethane cores are
stronger than others made by conventional methods and materials. They’re so
versatile that they continue to grow in popularity, even though they’ve been used
commercially for more than 30 years in Europe. Manufacturers all over the world
use them, including car manufacturers and furniture makers.
Save Energy Sustainably
Polyurethanes play a vital role in creating sustainable and energy efficient buildings
and other products. They help builders better insulate buildings, which reduces the
consumption of electricity, oil and gas needed for heating and cooling. Besides that,
there’s no loss of insulation value over time with polyurethane panels, and buildings
constructed with them are stronger and last longer than buildings constructed with
traditional materials.
Polyurethanes also enable automotive manufacturers to create vehicles with light
frames, which reduces emissions and fuel consumption. Foams made of
polyurethane are also used to insulate refrigerators, which preserves food longer.
The products don’t absorb water, so they’ll never rot or mildew. Plus, they reduce
job site waste, and once they reach the end of their lives, many polyurethane
products are recycled instead of thrown into a waste dump, making them even more
environmentally-friendly.
Provide the Highest Fire Safety Levels
Fire safety is perhaps the most important component of every building design, and
the polyurethanes industry is committed to ensuring their products have the highest

fire safety levels. They’re often part of building elements and products especially
designed to enhance fire safety, and companies within the polyurethanes industry
constantly work on improving their products’ fire performance. This is possible
because polyurethanes can be chemically modified to improve their fire
performance. So, they can meet the most stringent safety standards.
They’re also less flammable than other materials, including polystyrene. Not to
mention, the industry is full of innovations in safety, including fire resistant
protective coatings, roof panels, walls and products that can operate in
temperatures up to 100 degrees Celsius.
For more information on how panels made with polyurethane can add value to your
project, please give us a call.
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