Typical Physical Properties*


Hardness to match a broad range of requirements - and highly elastic over the entire rangeShore Hardness50A to 80D
Abrasion resistance to withstand wear and provide long service lifeTaber Abrasion, mg loss (ASTM D-4060) NBS Abrasion, % rubber std. as low as 3.5 mg/1,000 cycles as high as 1,020%
Tensile strength to perform under high mechanical stressesTensile strength (ASTM D-412) Ultimate Elongation (ASTM D-412) < 100 psi - > 8,000 psi 2% - 750%
Dynamic load-bearing abilityUp to 70-90% higher than rubber wheels of comparable hardness
Superior tear resistanceSplit tear strength (ASTM D-1938)Up to 350 lbf/in
Die C tear strength (ASTM D-624)Up to 805 lbf/in
Corrosion resistanceWithstands attacks by many oils, greases, chemicals and solvents
Weathering and aging resistance
  • Withstands harsh environmental conditions (e.g., ozone, UV and high-energy radiation)
  • Specific grades also resist bacterial attack
  • Can achieve over 80% tensile strength retention in humid aging (70°C, 100% RH, 2 wks) and over 50% tensile strength retention in steam aging tests (121°C, 15 psi steam, 24 hrs)
From excellent shock absorption to outstanding resilience Rebound, % (ASTM D-2632)
  • < 10% - 70%
  • Provides extensive vibration damping and sound attenuation capabilities
Lighter weight than traditional materialsSpecific gravity, g/ccTypically 1.1-1.26
Coefficient of frictionDecreases as the hardness of the polyurethane material increases < 0.2 to > 0.9 against steel
Flexible over a wide temperature rangeSome materials can remain flexible below -60°C


* These data are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not considered part of the product specifications.
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