Load Bearing Capacity of Polyurethane
Compression Properties
Open Cast Polyurethane has far greater load-bearing capacity than do conventional elastomers of comparable hardness.
This high load-bearing capacity, coupled with the superior abrasion resistance and toughness, is a very important advantage in applications like press-on tires, caster wheels, industrial rolls, and press brake or punch press die forming pads.
The table below compares the compressive stresses required to make a 10% deflection with samples of Open cast polyurethane elastomers and neoprene rubber.
