At Molded Dimensions Group, we are honored to serve a diverse set of industries with our molded urethane parts—from agriculture to mining, water treatment to snow removal, and more. Each of these industries is subsequently impacted by the field of material handling, an application for which Molded Dimensions Group also manufactures custom components.
The primary goal of the material handling industry is to optimize the flow of materials and products, ensuring efficiency and safety while maximizing productivity and minimizing costs. Urethane’s unique combination of properties aligns with these needs and thus makes it an excellent material choice for various components of material handling equipment.
Parts such as rollers, wear plates, and bumpers endure significant friction and impact. Urethane’s durability and wear resistance make it an ideal material for these components that are subjected to frequent wear and tear. And with longevity in a urethane part, the frequency and cost of replacements, plus production downtime, are reduced.
Additionally, urethane draws in and dissipates energy effectively, which is crucial for components like bumpers and rollers. These parts cushion and absorb shocks to protect both the material handling equipment and the materials being handled. Urethane’s ability to absorb vibrations helps reduce noise and maintain smooth operations.
In material handling, urethane’s varying hardness levels lend themselves to meeting specific application requirements, such as soft rollers for delicate items or hard wear plates for abrasive materials. The versatility of its formulations also means urethane can be molded into complex and custom shapes and sizes, such as found in gears, wipers, and grippers.
Some material handling environments may expose components to water, chemicals, or oils—but urethane resists these potentially corrosive substances. This resistance can help extend the life of components in even challenging conditions, for more efficient operations.
Overall, urethane is an exceptional material choice for a wide range of parts in equipment for material handling. To learn more about its value in this industry—or in a variety of other fields—please reach out to us today.
