| Hardness to match a broad range of requirements - and highly elastic over the entire range | Shore Hardness | 50A to 80D |
| Abrasion resistance to withstand wear and provide long service life | Taber 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 stresses | Tensile strength (ASTM D-412) Ultimate Elongation (ASTM D-412) | < 100 psi - > 8,000 psi 2% - 750% |
| Dynamic load-bearing ability |  | Up to 70-90% higher than rubber wheels of comparable hardness |
| Superior tear resistance | Split tear strength (ASTM D-1938) | Up to 350 lbf/in |
 | Die C tear strength (ASTM D-624) | Up to 805 lbf/in |
| Corrosion resistance |  | Withstands 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)
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| From excellent shock absorption to outstanding resilience | Rebound, % (ASTM D-2632) |
- < 10% - 70%
- Provides extensive vibration damping and sound attenuation capabilities
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| Lighter weight than traditional materials | Specific gravity, g/cc | Typically 1.1-1.26 |
| Coefficient of friction | Decreases as the hardness of the polyurethane material increases | < 0.2 to > 0.9 against steel |
| Flexible over a wide temperature range | Some materials can remain flexible below -60°C |  |