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TPU
The material with properties of plastic and rubber. The material is so elastic as rubber.
Features:
- TPU easiely comes back to initial state after deformation;
- it doesn't react with oils;
- it doesn't stick to mud and it has 3 times better wear resistance in comparison to common plastics;
- elastisity;
- dielectric;
- high abrasive resistance;
- low density;
- it could be heated up to 120°С.
Applications:
- machinery (tires, gaskets, liners);
- hoses;
- cables and wires;
- shoes.