Performance Polymers
TPU Elastollan® offers excellent flexibility, mechanical strength, wear and chemical resistance as well as regulatory conformity across many different industries, especially in robotic and automation. Even for special applications in medical and food contact markets or for drinking water hoses, tailored Elastollan® solutions are available.
TPU Elastollan® is offered in several variants, including:
Ether-based and ester-based TPU grades
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Q: What makes Elastollan® TPU different from other TPU materials?
Elastollan® TPU offers a broad portfolio of grade series tailored to specific hose and tube applications. Depending on the formulation, Elastollan® provides enhanced flexibility, tear resistance, chemical resistance, and regulatory compliance for industrial, medical, and food‑contact uses.
Q: Which TPU grades are suitable for industrial hose applications?
TPU Elastollan® grades for industrial hoses are selected based on flexibility, abrasion resistance, pressure performance, and environmental exposure. Elastollan® TPU grades are commonly used in spiralized and layflat hoses for machinery, automation, and fluid transfer systems.
Q: What is the difference between ether-based and ester-based TPU grades for hoses?
Ether-based TPU Elastollan® grades offer excellent hydrolysis resistance and low‑temperature flexibility, making them suitable for humid or outdoor environments. Ester-based TPU Elastollan® grades provide higher mechanical strength and abrasion resistance and are often chosen for hoses exposed to increased mechanical stress.
Q: Are TPU grades suitable for medical hoses?
Yes, selected Elastollan® TPU grades are designed for medical hose applications requiring biocompatibility, elasticity, and high tear resistance. These grades support consistent performance in sensitive medical environments and can be tailored to specific application requirements.
Q: Can TPU hoses be used for food-contact applications?
Selected Elastollan® TPU grades are formulated for food‑contact applications and are designed to comply with relevant food‑contact regulations. This makes them suitable for hoses and tubes used in food processing, packaging, and fluid transport.
Q: What are the advantages of TPU for spiralized and layflat hoses?
TPU Elastollan® offers excellent flexibility, kink resistance, and shape recovery, which are essential for spiralized hoses. For layflat hoses, TPU provides a combination of pressure resistance and easy handling, allowing compact storage and reliable performance.
Q: How do I select the right Elastollan® TPU grade for my hose or tube application?
The right TPU grade depends on processing method, mechanical requirements, environmental exposure, and regulatory needs. Evaluating these factors helps ensure that the selected Elastollan® TPU grade delivers optimal performance for the intended hose or tube application.
