Polyurethane Solutions for Metal Fabrication

Polyurethane Products Corp. manufactures high-performance Die-thane elastomeric components and industrial press equipment for distribution networks and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Industrial operations require tooling that withstands demanding environments without compromising cycle times.

Our domestic production facility engineers precision-molded urethane tooling setups, heavy-duty press brake dies, and custom-formed elastomers designed to optimize metal fabrication processes. By pairing advanced polymers with specialized engineering capabilities, we help facilities reduce setup times, prevent surface marring, and extend tool life.

Polyurethane Components for Metal Fabrication Applications

Industrial buyers demand durable tooling and components capable of surviving intensive, high-velocity production cycles. To meet these demands, Polyurethane Products Corp. formulates specialized Die-thane elastomeric compounds designed to outlast standard steel alternatives and absorb continuous impact without deforming.

We engineer and supply high-durability components for OEMs and distributors across the automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, and construction sectors, including:

• Structural springs. Heavy-duty cast polyurethane compression springs engineered to safely absorb massive mechanical shock forces.
• Punch strippers. Hard-faced and closed-end punch strippers manufactured to maintain tight tolerances during high-speed industrial stamping.
• Material handling protectors. Durable coil storage systems and slip-on conveyor roll covers that protect heavy raw materials during factory transport and storage.

Common Challenges in Metal Fabrication

Sheet metal processing frequently damages sensitive surface finishes. Bending polished aluminum, stainless steel, or pre-painted metals with traditional steel dies often leaves permanent scratches and tool marks. These surface defects force facilities into costly, time-consuming secondary polishing and rework operations.

Our elastomeric surface protection products directly eliminate mechanical abrasions during bending operations. We supply specialized No-Mar brake die film and Mar-Free die pads to act as protective, high-durability polymer barriers between the tooling and the workpiece. By mitigating surface damage at the press brake, metal fabricators bypass aesthetic repairs and significantly increase total daily throughput.

Urethane Tooling for Press Brake and Forming Operations

Facilities require precise setups to bend thick metal plates accurately. We engineer exact urethane tooling and metal fabrication equipment to support continuous factory workloads. Our facility builds specific press brake tooling polyurethane parts, including targeted V-dies and V-pads tailored for major machinery brands like Amada, American, and Trumpf. We also develop custom polyurethane forming dies and advanced radius tooling designed to support consistent forming results across production runs.

Operators utilize our patented Smart pad system® to execute universal radius bending operations without swapping the bottom dies. This mechanical integration minimizes machine setup times significantly. When applications require rigid structural support, we also supply traditional steel press brake tooling. Our standard steel inventory covers 90-degree tooling, gooseneck punches, acute angle tooling, offset dies, and heavy 4-way dies.

Custom Polyurethane Solutions for Fabrication Environments

Standard catalog tooling components cannot address every unique mechanical design or complex workspace layout. Polyurethane Products Corp. operates as a dedicated custom manufacturer to solve these distinct operational demands. We deliver comprehensive custom casting, precision machining, and custom mold-making services to satisfy low- or high-volume engineering specifications.

Working directly from your engineering blueprints, our technicians pour and shape custom structural pads, heavy-duty machinery wheels, and reliable crane bumpers. Additionally, we provide adhesive-backed polyurethane sheets to mount vibration-dampening and protective wear materials directly onto existing factory machinery, reducing noise and equipment wear.

Contact Polyurethane Products Corp. to Learn More

Reliable fabrication operations require high-performance materials that reduce downtime and preserve product quality. Polyurethane Products Corp. manufactures robust elastomeric tooling components, press brake dies, and custom parts designed to withstand demanding industrial assembly lines. All of our components are manufactured in our domestic, third-party certified ISO 9001:2015 facility to guarantee structural integrity and strict dimensional tolerances.

Partner with our engineering team to solve your unique tooling challenges. Contact us today or request a technical quote to discuss your application's specifications.