Polyurethane thermoplastic for high-performance and aesthetic finishes
<p><strong>TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)</strong> is a highly versatile thermoplastic elastomer, available in both <strong>soft and hard grades</strong>, known for its <strong>excellent mechanical</strong>, abrasion and <strong>chemical resistance</strong>, as well as <strong>transparency</strong>.<br />
Thanks to its excellent processability, it is used in <strong>demanding applications</strong> where mechanical performance, durability, and visual appearance are key. IonPlast offers grades suitable for injection molding, extrusion, or special processing techniques. </p>
Features TPU
Polymer family
TPU – Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Available grades
<ul>
<li>Hardness from <strong>50 ShA to 70 ShD</strong></li>
<li><strong>Ester-based:</strong> for mechanical and structural performance</li>
<li><strong>Ether-based grades</strong>: transparency, hydrolysis resistance, and biological agent resistance</li>
<li>Grades modified for transparency, flexibility and grip</li>
<li>Grades for extrusion, film, molding or co-molding</li>
</ul>
Available qualities
<ul>
<li>Prime</li>
<li>Near-to-prime</li>
<li>Custom technical grades</li>
</ul>
Colors and finishes
<ul>
<li>Natural</li>
<li>Transparent (ether-based)</li>
<li>Technical black and custom-colored on request</li>
</ul>
Key properties
<ul>
<li><strong>Excellent mechanical and elastic properties</strong></li>
<li><strong>High abrasion resistance, hydrolysis and microbial agent resistance</strong></li>
<li><strong>Excellent processability for complex applications</strong></li>
<li><strong>Ether-based grades</strong>: transparency, humidity resistance and biological agent resistance</li>
<li><strong>Ether-based versions:</strong> suitable for demanding mechanical applications</li>
<li>High resistance to oils, solvents, fuels (depending on the type)</li>
</ul>
Available formats
<ul>
<li>Standard granules</li>
<li>High-flow injection molding grades</li>
<li>Custom formulations for technical and aesthetic needs</li>
</ul>
Certifications
<ul>
<li>ROHS / REACH</li>
<li>Medical or food-grade versions available on request</li>
<li>Traceability available</li>
</ul>
Typical applications
<ul>
<li>Technical components subject to wear</li>
<li>Flexible and transparent films</li>
<li>Medical devices and skin-contact applications</li>
<li>Sports items and technical footwear</li>
<li>Grip inserts for electronics and tools</li>
<li>Tubes, sheaths, and protective coatings</li>
</ul>
Need a customized version of TPU?
Contact us to develop together the compound best suited to your technical and production needs. Our team is available for technical consulting.