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Overall, products made with AUTHANE are stronger, tougher and more durable than products made with conventional elastomers and plastics. As listed below, they offer the engineers a remarkable range of properties that enable them to outperform wood, metals, rubber or plastics in many applications. |
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Advantages compare to Rubber |
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Abrasion resistance |
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Cut and tear resistance |
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Higher load bearing |
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Clarity; Translucence |
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Ozone resistance |
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Pourable; Castable |
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Harder Durometer range |
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Advantages compare to Plastics |
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Non-brittle |
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Elastomeric memory |
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Higher load bearing |
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Abrasion resistance |
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Advantages compare to Metal |
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Lighter weight |
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Less noise |
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Better wear |
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Cheaper fabrication |
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Corrosion resistance |
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