Cast Urethane Materials
We offer fast online quotes on a range of polyurethane and silicone castings in standard materials. Our experts will review and recommend the best formulations to meet your specifications for characteristics, tolerances, inspections and yields. We have the ability to design custom polyurethane or silicone resins for your precise casting requirements.
Urethane Cast Materials by Properties
Polyurethane casting materials exhibit high tear and abrasion resistance. They have some degree of flexibility and elasticity, allowing them to absorb impacts rather than crack. Polyurethane resins offer good dimensional stability with low shrinkage during curing for accuracy. They can be formulated for fast room temperature cure times for efficient production. Polyurethanes provide moderate chemical resistance to oils, solvents, and aqueous solutions. They have good thermal stability up to approximately 250°F. Their properties can be customized across a wide range of hardnesses by adjusting the chemistry. In summary, polyurethanes are suitable for cast parts requiring durability, dimensional precision, and customizable mechanical characteristics.
Steel Sheet Metal at a Glance
- ABS-like, FR: A tough Shore 80D Flame Retardant material is UL Listed with a flammability rating at 1/16 inch (1.6 mm). Colored Black.
- General Purpose: An impact-resistant Shore 78D material used for a variety of purposes from enclosure housings to concept models. This material exhibits ABS-like properties.
- Glass-Filled Nylon-like: A stiff, USP Class VI, high-performance urethane with high impact strength and an HDT of 190F (88C). Shore 85D.
- Polypropylene-like: A tough, abrasion-resistant, flexible urethane with polypropylene-like ductility. This material is Shore D65-D75.
- Polycarbonate-like: A stiff, high-impact, high HDT material with a wide variety of uses. Simulates polycarbonate (non-clear), Shore 84D.
- Rigid Clear: A versatile, Shore D 80, clear polyurethane. A matte finish will give a frosted appearance, and a higher gloss will increase its transparency.
- Rubber-like Shore A 25-35: A Shore 25A-35A rubber-like elastomer with a 1,300% elongation to break. Natural material is amber in color and can be pigmented.
- Rubber-like Shore A 35-45: A Shore 35A-45A rubber-like elastomer with an 800% elongation to break. Natural material is amber in color and can be pigmented.
- Rubber-LIke Shore A 45-55: A Shore 45A-55A rubber-like elastomer with a 650% elongation to break. Natural material is amber in color and can be pigmented.
- Rubber-like Shore A 55-65: A Shore 55A-65A rubber-like elastomer with a 625% elongation to break. Natural material is amber in color and can be pigmented.
- Rubber-like Shore A 65-75: A Shore 65A-75A rubber-like elastomer with a 1,147% elongation to break. Natural material is amber in color and can be pigmented.
- Rubber-like Shore A 75-85: A Shore 75A-85A rubber-like elastomer with a 650% elongation to break. Natural material is amber in color and can be pigmented.
- Rubber-like Shore A 85-95: A Shore 85A-95A rubber-like elastomer with a 670% elongation to break. Natural material is amber in color and can be pigmented.
- Clear Rubber-like Shore A 40-50: A Shore 40A-50A clear rubber-like polyurethane elastomer with 300% elongation to break. A matte finish will give a frosted appearance, and a higher gloss will increase its transparency.
- Clear Rubber-like Shore A 60-70: A Shore 60A-70A clear rubber-like polyurethane elastomer with 200% elongation to break. A matte finish will give a frosted appearance, and a higher gloss will increase its transparency.
- Clear Rubber-like Shore A 65-75: A Shore 65A-75A clear rubber-like polyurethane elastomer with 300% elongation to break. A matte finish will give a frosted appearance, and a higher gloss will increase its transparency.
- Clear Rubber-like Shore A 85-95: A Shore 85A-95A clear rubber-like polyurethane elastomer with 180% elongation to break. A matte finish will give a frosted appearance, and a higher gloss will increase its transparency.