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The Polyurethane Film Advantage

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Polyester and Polyether Polyurethane Film is quickly replacing older, less effective flexible materials. Listed are some of the advantages of using polyurethane film over both PVC and Neoprene or synthetic rubber. Polyurethane film, also know as urethane film, is also becoming the material of choice in the medical industry for a variety of reasons including its biocompatibility.

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Polyurethane outperforms PVC in the following areas:

• Low Temperature Flexibility
• Tensile Strength
• Hardness
• Abrasion Resistance
• Elongation Capabilities
• Environmentally Friendly Qualities
• Resistance to Acids
• Safe to Incinerate

Polyurethane outperforms Neoprene or synthetic rubber in the following areas:

• Low Temperature Flexibility
• Hardness
• Tensile Strength and Tear Strength
• Lamination Abilities
• Resistance to Abrasion, Oil, and Ozone
• Environmentally Friendly Qualities
• Conjoining Methods Including Thermoforming, RF Welding, Solvent Welding, and Heat Sealing

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Polyurethane film is also commonly referred to as Urethane film, PU film, and TPU film.