Polyurethane Tubing & Hose
Polyurethane combines the best properties of both plastic and rubber. It offers abrasion and tear resistance, high tensile and elongation values, and low compression set. Polyurethane is naturally flexible and exhibits virtually unlimited flexural abilities.
Combining good chemical resistance with excellent weathering characteristics sets polyurethane apart from most other thermoplastics. It has exceptional resistance to most gasolines, oils, kerosene, and other petroleum-based chemicals, making PU tubing and hose, also known as PUR tubing and hose, an ideal choice for fuel lines. Additives in today’s gasoline and petroleum products, however, warrant field testing.
The two basic formulations of urethane, ester and ether, have some important differences. Water attacks ester-based urethane, causing a significant reduction in physical properties. Ether urethanes exhibit far superior hydrolytic stability, especially in humid environments. Ether-based materials also resist fungus growth better than ester-based materials.
Superthane®
Polyurethane Tubing
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Urebrade®
Braid Reinforced Hose
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Suggested Applications
Abrasive Powder Transfer • Agriculture • Air Tools • Automated Machinery • Automotives • Cement Slurries • Computer Disc Drive Equipment • Fluid Circuitry • Fluid Feeds • Granular Transfer • Grease & Lubrication Lines • Hydraulic Control Systems • Instrumentation • Insulating Sleeves • Lubricated Air Feeds • Metering Pumps • Oil & Fuel Lines • Oxygen & Gas Lines • Petroleum Products Transfer • Pneumatic Control Systems • Pressure Measuring Devices • Robotics • Sensing Systems • Small Motor Fuel Lines • Transfer Lines for Clean Liquids • Transfer Lines for Internal Contamination Fluids • Vacuum Equipment • Well Pipe and Cable Jacket • Many More
