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Tapco-thane is a polyurethane elastomer designed for applications requiring exceptional abrasion
resistance. Tapco-thane is molded into sheet form used in material handling. Tapco-thane is
recommended for use in grain handling, mining parts, gravel and wood chip applications.
Hardness:
80-90 Shore A durometer.
Other durometers available.
Temperature:
-60°F to +212°F/-51°C to +100°C.
Flammability Characteristics:
Flash Point: None
Melting Point: 400°F 204°C
Decomposition Temperature: 480°F 249°C
ASTM D635 (horizontal burn): Does not support combustion after removal of fame source.
Chemical Properties:
Corrosion Resistance: Excellent
Resistance to mild acids: Excellent
Resistance to bases: Excellent
Resistance to Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: Excellent
Tapco-thane urethane is not recommended for use in prolonged exposure to steam, aromatic
hydrocarbons, ketones, strong acids, or bases.
FDA Compliance:
Tapco-thane urethane liners are cleared under §177.1680 by the FDA for use as a food contact surface in
contact with bulk quantities of dry food.
Technical Specifcations:
Sheeting and Rolls
Tapco-thane Polyurethane Liners-Physical Properties
Property Unit/% Typical Value Test Method
Shore A Hardness
100% Modulus
300% Modulus
Tensile
Elongation
Tear Strength, Die C
Tear
Bashore Rebound
Specifc Gravity
Bell Brittle Point, °F (°C)
-
P.S.I
kPa
P.S.I
kPa
P.S.I
kPa
%
P.L.I
kN/M
P.L.I
kN/M
%
-
-
D2240
D412
D412
D412
D412
D624
D470
D2632
D792
D2137
85
763
5,261
1,670
11,514
5,500
37,921
551
550
97
110
19.4
35
1.2
-58 (-50)
Complies with FDA criteria regulating dry bulk food contact.