Polyurethane Components for The Automotive Industry
Like many other industries, the automotive sector is constantly pursuing innovation and improvement. The materials for automotive applications continue to advance as there is a shift towards lighter vehicles with increased reliability and a better riding experience. With clear advantages over conventional materials like metal, plastic, and rubber, polyurethane enables the creation of lighter, more durable automotive components built to withstand impact and abrasion.
Automotive & Electric Vehicles (EV) Products
Polyurethane Products delivers high-performance components and tooling for a variety of automotive and EV applications.- Compression springs: These springs are designed to store or release elastic energy when compressed. We provide automotive polyurethane metric compression springs compliant with GMGDS, FORD, CHRYSLER, and J.I.S. Die standards.
- Automatic metric springs: These springs are often used in suspension systems, engine valves, and seat mechanisms in the automotive industry. Metric springs help absorb shocks and vibrations, ensuring smooth operation and reliable performance.
- Punch strippers: Polyurethane Products is a leading supplier of closed-end punch strippers with a quick turnaround. Our rubber punch strippers are ideal for punching odd shapes and ensure positive stripping.
- Die storage blocks: A safer, cleaner, and more efficient way to maintain and store stamping dies.
- Hydroforming Sheet Metal: A metal fabrication and forming process to shape various metals, including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and brass. Hydroforming sheet metal is commonly used for automotive prototype and development work, as well as other low-volume, high shape mix forming applications. The process requires a shape-defining rigid tool half and a universal rubber pad or hydraulic fluid cell bladder as the other half.
- Withstand High Pressures: Our automotive metric springs are designed to withstand high pressures, often found in engines and other automotive systems.
- Excellent Flex Life: Our metric springs provide excellent flexibility to withstand the vibrations and harsh environments of cars efficiently.
- Non Marring Qualities: Our springs are designed not to cause damage to other components or surfaces.
- High Tear Resistance: Our springs are extremely durable in numerous applications.
- Oil Resistant: Our springs are resistant to oil and other substances.
- Quieter Operation Than Steel: Our automotive metric springs have a quieter operation compared to their steel counterparts.
Polyurethane for Automotive Applications
Automotive manufacturers rely on polyurethanes for their unique combination of comfort, protection, and energy efficiency. The material’s high strength-to-weight ratio contributes to lighter vehicles, enhancing fuel economy and reducing emissions.
With excellent cushioning, strength, and thermal insulation properties, polyurethanes are used throughout vehicles—from seats, headrests, and armrests to the car body itself—where they enhance comfort, reduce fatigue, and provide protection from heat and noise.
Contact the Experts at Polyurethane Products
Since 1978, Polyurethane Products has provided high-performance polyurethane solutions across diverse industries. In the automotive sector, we develop components that improve comfort and safety. We also bring deep expertise in sheet metal bending, tooling, and forming to deliver custom-fabricated parts for unique applications.
From the prototype to large-scale production of a product, our team has the science, expertise, and capabilities to provide cast polyurethane products, and custom polyurethane tooling to meet your specifications. Contact us to explore how we can support your automotive application.
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