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Glass-reinforced Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a type of polyurethane polymers with a variety of characteristics, such as transparency, flexibility, and resistance to abrasion, grease, and oils.
Technically speaking, they are linear segmented block copolymers with hard and soft segments that are thermoplastic elastomers.
A highly adaptable elastomer with special characteristics, glass reinforced TPU provides better performance and processing flexibility.
TPU is the excellent polymer for a range of applications, including wire and cable, custom moulded parts, footwear, film and sheet, compounding, and adhesives. For more than 60 years, TPU has benefited designers, producers, and end consumers.
TPU is a special kind of plastic that bridges the gap between plastics and rubbers. The ability to completely alter the hardness of TPU is the secret of its adaptability.
TPU can range in softness from rubber to stiff plastics. TPU has a similar range of appearance and texture. It can be coloured, transparent, and touchably smooth.
A block copolymer made up of alternating sequences of hard and soft segments is known as a TPU. These hard and soft parts are present in its chemical structure, which contributes to its versatility.
A wide range of hardness can be produced by varying the ratio of hard and soft segments. A more rigid TPU will be produced by increasing the ratio of hard to soft segments.
Global glass-reinforced TPU compound accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
For applications that require repeated usage, such as handles on tool housings or on public transportation, glass-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) strikes a balance between strength and haptics.
Desmoflex rigid TPU from our partner Teknor Apex blends the technical thermoplastic’s rigidity with the impact resistance of TPU.
Glass-reinforced TPU compound for applications requiring repeated use the handles on trains, buses, and power tools, as well as the housings of electronics, construction, and forestry equipment, are examples of products that are designed for constant usage.
The material must be able to tolerate wear, vibrations, exposure to grease and oil, and provide a strong grip with a dry feel.
Desmoflex rigid TPU compounds, created by our business partner Teknor Apex, combine fibre reinforcement and additional additives to boost the stiffness and strength of TPU while preserving its advantages.
These composite materials fill the gap between engineering thermoplastics and thermoplastic polyurethane.
