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