Globally, the mining industry presents some of the most demanding conditions for industrial equipment. Regular exposure to extreme loads, abrasion and relentless operating conditions puts both equipment and workplace teams at risk – yet many applications still rely on timber, steel and conventional rubber solutions that can struggle to perform under these demands.
Although these traditional materials may have been the conventional choice, they are not always the most effective solution. Splitting, cracking, corrosion, wear and deformation can compromise performance, which creates unnecessary downtime and compromises worker welfare.
What is Polyurethane?
Polyurethane is a high-performance polymer that offers a versatile solution to many of the challenges faced by heavy industries. Its unique properties allow it to be formulated for different applications, providing key benefits of:
- Exceptional impact, abrasion and chemical resistance
- High load-bearing performance without the weight of traditional materials
- A harder durometer range while maintaining flexibility
Unlike traditional materials, polyurethane can be tailored to balance strength, durability and adaptability. This makes it well suited to the demanding environments of the mining, aerospace and mechanical industries – where protecting equipment, improving manual handling and supporting workplace safety are essential.
What Makes National Plastics & Rubber Leaders?
With nearly 30 years of experience designing fit-for-purpose products (including FRAS parts), National Plastics & Rubber are experts with advanced polymers. Our skilled engineers leverage the unique properties of these materials to develop solutions which can withstand the demands of heavy-industry environments.
The highly structured and elastomeric qualities in our proprietary polyurethane formulation deliver outstanding longevity, with exceptional hydrolytic stability up to 5-30x greater than conventional urethanes. This allows our products to retain their high-visibility colouring while providing superior resistance to heat, chemicals, hydrolysis and weather, helping to reduce downtime and replacement costs on-site.
Is Polyurethane the Solution for You?
The dynamic performance of polyurethane can solve many operational challenges in mining and heavy-industry environments. However, achieving the right solution starts with a thorough understanding of the application, operating conditions and performance requirements it must meet.
To learn more about how our advanced polymer products could benefit your workplace, contact National Plastics & Rubber today at sales@nationalplastics.net.au or call us at 1300 160 875.
Together, we can find the solution.
