IQS Newsroom Articles on Polyurethane Rollers
Polyurethane Rollers
Polyurethane rollers are cylindrical tubes used in industrial equipment to move machine components and products. Polyurethane rollers are used in printing presses, in labeling machines, and as ink rollers. They are also used as car wash rollers, wheels, casters, on boat trailers, and in conveyor systems.
Polyurethane, a thermoplastic polymer containing urethane compounds, is an economical alternative to natural rubber or silicon. Polyurethane has high-friction characteristics and is used in applications in which resistance to extreme temperatures, abrasion, and wear is necessary. In addition to its lower original cost, polyurethane rollers often outperform the metals, plastics, and natural rubbers that they replace.