FDA compliant urethane rollers are essential for food processing applications throughout the entire food and beverage industry. Our in-house machine shop is fully-equipped with FDA-approved items and machinery used for manufacturing all our products for food processing applications. Materials and equipment used for the bottling industry are examples of components that require FDA complaint. Our FDA compliant urethane rollers are FDA Dry; this is dependent on the different type of products or the environment in which they are used in. As one of the industry-leading companies, Plan Tech understands the importance of FDA compliant urethane rollers and as such ensure that components including food packaging and processing equipment are safe for their intended use. As industries around the world continue to depend on Plan Tech for FDA compliant urethane rollers, we also make sure our urethane rollers are of the highest quality. Our FDA compliant urethane rollers are also non-marking, extends the life of machinery, reduces noise, provide good traction and grip, offers a high load bearing capability, and offers excellent resistance to variations in temperatures, wear, abrasion, chemicals, oil, and tears. They also offer reduced maintenance which in turn decreases downtime and increases productivity and overall profit. […]
Spiral Wing Urethane Rollers – Wear Resistant Rollers!
Spiral wing urethane rollers are high precision urethane products that find use in a good number of industries today. As leaders in the industry, spiral wing urethane rollers produced by Plan Tech offers the best load bearing capability, with tight tolerance and the desired flexibility. With Plan Tech you are guaranteed spiral wing urethane rollers with enhanced wear property, remarkable chemical and corrosive resistance ability, high impact strength, quiet operation and long service life. Also, our spiral wing urethane rollers offer an outstanding ability to withstand harsh environments and extreme temperature, whether hot or cold. The wide range of our in-house capabilities helps in the reduction of production cycle time from the day the order was received to the final delivery, and we use advanced technologies to ensure your order meets all critical dimensions. No matter the profile or design you require; you can trust our team of engineers to meet your demands. These are highly skilled professionals who are among the best in the industry, and they guarantee exceptional durability for our spiral wing urethane rollers. This simply means that you can rely on our spiral wing urethane rollers for high-performance ability and long service […]
Urethane Film Drive Rollers – Impact Resistant!
Urethane film drive rollers manufactured at our ultra-modern in-house machine shop are made from world-class materials purchased from globally renowned chemical producers. Our urethane film drive rollers have proven to stand apart from those of other brands in the industry. In most cases, the materials produced by these brands either did not last or are of poor quality. As such, we developed urethane film drive rollers that are state-of-the-art, and one of the best the industry has to offer. Our polyurethane film drive rollers offer excellent wear and tear resistance which increases the lifespan of plant and equipment, low friction coefficient – so less energy is required to move materials around, and it also reduces plant downtime. Our innovation and technological expertise add value across a range of industries through the production of high-quality urethane film drive rollers. Our team of engineers can also customize urethane film drive rollers to fit your specification or create a direct replacement for your existing machinery. To ease production from inception to completion, our urethane film drive rollers are designed in our in-house machine shop. Rapid prototyping is available, and our clients are provided with an outstanding customer service experience. The following are some […]
Urethane Pipeline Products – Tight Tolerances!
Urethane pipeline products manufactured by Plan Tech are engineered to resist abrasion and impact for a variety of applications in the pipeline industry. With over 30 years of experience serving in the pipeline industry, we have manufactured urethane pipeline products of different shapes and sizes of polyurethane cups, guide rollers, scrapers, urethane pigs etc. Plan Tech applies strict quality control processes that make use of the latest technology to monitor our urethane pipeline products at every stage of the production process. Most importantly we manufacture our urethane pipeline products under strict confidentiality agreements with our clients, respecting any and all patents on the products they have designed and given us the opportunity to produce. Our focus is on the needs of our customers at all times. We use our knowledge to build durability into all of our urethane pipeline products – to make sure you never have to worry about the risk of mechanical failure. Our urethane pipeline products: Resists corrosion Resists impingement Has a high tear strength They help minimize noise, sound dampening. Resists many chemicals, including oil, fuel, and grease Has a low coefficient of friction So if you are in […]
Marine / Maritime Industry Urethane Molded Parts
Over the years urethane has evolved into various forms and industries, it has become a major part of our everyday life. From airplane wings to resins, foams and even paints, it has found its way into numerous fields and applications. In this article, we will be taking a look at some of the industries that utilize urethane parts. But first, let’s understand why? Urethane has become such a versatile product because it is a highly resilient and versatile polymer, which can be cast or molded into several shapes. Urethane comes in a range of textures and hardness levels, from soft and flexible to hard and rigid. Skim through this article for an introduction to various cast urethane parts specified and used in the Marine and Maritime industry: Marine / Maritime Industry urethane molded parts Urethanes can provide several benefits and are found in various applications for marine/maritime industry. The fact that urethane is incredibly flexible and has a remarkable impact strength makes it a go-to material in the marine/maritime field and as such its usage continues to grow rapidly. Urethane epoxy resins seal boat hulls from water; they are also impressively resistant to […]
Urethane Gripper Pads – Custom Molded Pads!
Urethane gripper pads are replaceable inserts that provide additional holding force and/or wear resistance. Urethane gripper pads created by Plan Tech have proven to be ideal for use in clamping arms, gripping systems, clamping jaws, clamping fixtures and self-aligning pads. These urethane gripper pads transfer very high torque values, even with hard materials and surface irregularities. Urethane gripper pads are known to keep your objects in place and save. They also help protect surfaces from wear and tear, which in turn makes them long-lasting. Our urethane gripper pads feature an impressive surface with a non-slip grip. They are non-marking, non-staining and in most cases permanently bonded to other materials such as stainless steel. They provide excellent protection against damage to finished workpieces or products and they are great for heavy duty materials as they possess extra-strength to withstand the workload. Our team of talented engineers constructs each of the urethane gripper pads to meet even the most stringent specifications. The team fabricates a wide variety of urethane gripper pads for different equipment. This urethane gripper pad guarantees above average holding forces at high cutting forces provides excellent wear resistance and is available in different firmnesses to suit a […]
Urethane Coil Pads – Impact Resistant Pads!
Urethane coil pads are created by using polymers secured to metal plates which can be constructed in a variety of shapes, durometers, sizes and colors. Our urethane coil pads are designed to maintain integrity while enduring an endless heavy load. These urethane coil pads are produced for virtually any industries; they help reduce the cost of damaged product which increases overall profit. Normally, each time your product comes into contact with another material you increase the risk of scratches or damage, but with our urethane coil pads, you are guaranteed more durability while your products remain in their perfect condition. Our urethane coil pads have been constructed to withstand the most brutal forces to expand the life of your machinery. They are made to maintain integrity while enduring endless heavy load capacity. They are oil and cut resistant and can be made in various colors for high visibility and safety. Also, no more coil damage from uneven coils and with us you get fast, easy and versatile installation of urethane coil pads. Known as the best on the market the geometry of our urethane coil pads are optimized to reduce friction. They eliminate coil damage from coil set downs […]
Urethane Rubber Sheets – Wear Resistant Sheets!
Urethane rubber sheets are extremely abrasion resistant and can be custom cast/molded in a wide range of sizes, shore hardnesses and colors. Plan Tech also has the capability to machine urethane rubber sheets utilizing highly advanced in-house technology in our machine shop. Our urethane rubber sheets can easily be water-jet cut into custom parts. Also, our urethane rubber sheets have consistent thicknesses throughout the entire sheet with perfect square corners making water-jet setup and cutting easy. Urethane rubber sheets are popular for a wide range of industrial applications including scrapers, linings, gaskets and machined components. Plan Tech standard cast urethane rubber sheets meet the highest industry specifications for both durometer and thickness, making them perfect for severe applications. They also offer long run durability and extreme resistance to harsh environments of water, solvents, chemicals, heat and abrasion. They excel in ozone resistance and performs exceptionally well in mechanical strength. They possess great load-bearing capacity and although tough and hard, they excel greatly in elasticity. Each of the urethane rubber sheets we produce is manufactured from a concept to actual production with the highest quality at our in-house facility. Our team of dedicated, experienced engineers and sales personnel are also […]
Polyurethane Valve Seals – Tight Tolerance Seals!
Polyurethane valve seals can be used in a vast amount of industries, this ranges from Petroleum & natural gas to industries that require even more harsh application and pressure. We manufacture polyurethane valve seals used in harsh slurry environment of abrasive sand and water under very high pressure. The polyurethane formulation used by our team of talented engineers offers exceptional strength under high pressure and impressive long wear under harsh conditions. The Plan Tech engineering team also creates custom polyurethane valve seals at low tooling costs. This means that we can design your polyurethane valve seals to exacting standards and with high flexibility. Our client’s project always begins with rapidly built prototypes manufactured at low cost for testing and evaluation. We are also happy to manufacture both short and long-term product runs. So if you need polyurethane valve seals designed to restrict the leakage of water, oil or any other chemicals/fluid, then you are at the right place. Our quality inspectors stringently test each polyurethane valve seal on durability, abrasion resistance, and finishing parameters before the final delivery. Also, clients can purchase our polyurethane valve seals from us in different diameters and dimensions at reasonable prices. Urethane vs Metals […]
Urethane Butterfly Valves – Molded Butterfly Valves!
Urethane butterfly valves are one of the high precision urethane products that we manufacture in our fully equipped in-house machine shop using our state of art urethane facility. Our urethane butterfly valves are made using high-quality polyurethane materials with unique properties for all applications. Available in both single and split body styles, our urethane butterfly valves have proven to be second-to-none in the industry. The urethane valves are precision machined to exacting tolerances from high strength polyurethane formulation; this guarantees optimum performance even after several years of operational service. Also, our urethane butterfly valves are manufactured here in the United States, in our in-house facility to ensure the highest quality control. They are also tested and designed to your specifications prior to shipping. We can also rebuild your existing worn urethane butterfly valve to “like-new” condition. Our clients have the flexibility of having their parts cast to size, die-cut, or machine finished. So whether you want new or rebuilt, we will produce a urethane butterfly valve with the assurance of excellent service life in your desired application. These urethane butterfly valves have an increased abrasion and extrusion resistance and they are also designed to operate in extreme pressures up […]
Urethane Valve Inserts – Wear Resistant Valves!
Urethane valve inserts manufactured by Plan Tech is designed to meet all the demanding drilling conditions in virtually any industry today. Our urethane valve inserts are cast with precision to minimize flow restriction and fluid turbulence. During production special care is taken for the dimensional matching of the valve and other components. This ensures a very high life and performance even under severe working conditions. Our urethane valve inserts are made out of high-quality polyurethane material capable of operating in extreme fluid temperatures of up to 220˚F. They are also resistant to tear, abrasion, corrosion, extrusion and are compatible with most of the chemicals in the drilling industry. It is important to note that directly casting the urethane valve insert on the valve body results in a perfect round shape, which in turn prevents premature failures of the insert during operation. Our urethane valve insert is also casted around the serrations, this procedure utterly eliminates failure due to tears from the serrations and most importantly the valve insert is not stretched over the valve during installation, which means there are no residual stresses left, to shorten the valve insert life. At Plan Tech, our urethane valve inserts offer significant advantages […]
Urethane Piston Seals – Tight Tolerance Seals!
Urethane piston seals manufactured by Plan Tech are wear-resistant and have a profiled dynamic sealing surface. We offer an extensive selection of urethane piston seals designs, all of which are designed with a geometry that is optimized to reduce friction and resist gap extrusion. When selecting the proper urethane piston seals for an application, a good number of design elements and general guidelines must be put into consideration. Utilizing these criteria throughout the selection process will ensure that the desired sealing requirements of the application is met. Whether they are to be used in situations with extreme temperatures or in harsh environments our urethane seals are one of the most economical and best design choices. Now, besides being inexpensive, our urethane piston seals are tough, resistant to abrasion/wear, has impressive extrusion gap and are capable of withstanding powerful shock loads. Our team of dedicated and talented engineering can also help your custom needs by providing cost-effective prototyping. No matter how challenging your project is, we’ll always come through. For 30 years now our massive inventory, quality control and unparalleled customer service have made us a leader in the world of urethane piston seals and we have successfully developed exceptionally […]
Urethane U-Cup Seals – Made In USA!
Urethane u-cup seals are primarily designed for both dynamic and static applications. At Plan Tech, our urethane u-cup seals have been modified over the years to create several unique configurations that help energize the sealing lips of diverse applications even when their pressure increases. Urethane u-cup seals manufactured by Plan Tech provide additional benefits in hydraulic cylinders for piston or rod applications, they possess superior anti-extrusion characteristics, exhibit excellent sealability and provide the amount of pressure necessary for the hydraulic and pneumatic power systems to work perfectly. Being the number one choice of many construction and off-road vehicles that rely greatly on hydraulic and/or pneumatic power our urethane u-cup seals are designed to work effectively in almost every application. They are molded to tight tolerances and built to withstand extreme conditions while maintaining the flexibility needed to seal even in the most demanding industrial applications. This sealing lip does not just provide a seal capable of compensating for movement in dynamic application; it also provides its own compressive sealing force. The breadth of our in-house capabilities makes it possible for us to cast, machine and produce large volumes of urethane u-cup seals on time and with high-quality formulation. For over […]
Urethane Coil Springs – Impact Resistant!
Urethane coil springs are one of the high precision urethane products we manufacture in our fully equipped in-house machine shop using our state of art urethane facility. We produce urethane coil springs using only the very best of urethane materials from world-renowned chemical manufacturers. Also, our team of highly skilled engineers are well vast in the art of creating urethane coil springs that are of world-class quality and will meet/exceed your expectation. Over the years urethane coil springs from Plan Tech has become a great option for numerous operations due to ongoing efforts to reduce weight and increase speed and handling without sacrificing anything essential in the process. The buzz around it and its growing use in the industry makes perfect sense once you consider its characteristics, including the ability to absorb shock, fluid and abrasion resistance. We produce one of the highest performing urethane coil springs available to the automotive racing industry. They are made from suspension grade, solid polyurethane so they will last for several years. Our solid urethane coil springs are made with ultra-tough materials and have proven to cut downtime, maintenance time and overall cost of parts. So if urethane coil springs are what you […]
Solid Urethane Balls – Molded Urethane Balls!
Solid urethane balls can be used for check valves, light load ball bearings, relief valves, etc. Manufactured in several durometers and offered in different colors, according to customer’s specification. Our proprietary urethane formula allows our solid urethane balls to be one of the most durable available on the market. Over the years, we have continued to offer our valued customers with the most effective engineering and manufacturing solutions to meet their most stringent requirement and applications. Every solid urethane balls we make is designed and manufactured from concept to actual production with the highest quality at our in-house facility. They are also manufactured here in the United States to ensure the highest quality control. Our in-house capabilities are super efficient and help reduce production cycle time from receipt of order to final delivery; we utilize advanced technologies to ensure that the end result meets all critical dimensions and requirements of the client. Our solid urethane balls also feature no moisture absorption; they are made with ultra-tough urethane formulation and have proven to cut downtime and maintenance time. They are non-marking on floor surfaces and offer easy smooth rolling. They can also be designed with bright, impressive colors […]
Square Urethane Bumpers – Abrasion Resistant!
Square urethane bumpers are often used to align, guard, and position parts. They help protect surfaces from contact, shock, movement, abrasion, and vibration. Our success in producing quality wear-resistant square urethane bumpers is accomplished by combining dynamic performance with cut and abrasion resistance. In order to deliver the very best square urethane bumpers on the market, our in-house machine shop is fully-equipped with state of the art facilities to facilitate the production of high-quality square bumpers. Our team of talented professionals are also on standby to create high precision designs. So whether you want your square urethane bumpers drilled unthreaded with counter-bored holes to accommodate mounting bolts or you want custom square urethane bumpers, we’ve got you covered. For hardness; we can make them as hard your application permits. Our square polyurethane bumpers are highly abrasion resistant and can withstand high strength, load bearing, and temperature. They also have high elongation and hardness. They are excellent in resisting ozone and oxygen. We also produce square urethane bumpers with an aluminum base plate as these offer the best corrosion resistance. Standard and custom sizes are made available in our in-house shop. They are available in a variety of colors and […]
Polyurethane Gasket Manufacturers – Made In USA!
Polyurethane gasket manufacturers have recognized Plan Tech as one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality urethane gaskets. Whether all you have is an idea, a drawing or a detailed design, our team of engineers are ready to bring that concept to life. Additionally, if you need us to reverse engineer from a sample part, we can also get the job done and on-time. Our state of the art polyurethane mixers, high flow computerized facilities and full-service machine shop help us avoid defects and ensure speedy delivery. As one of the pioneers in the industry today, we know what it takes to be one of the best polyurethane gasket manufacturers. We offer precision cutting and guarantee high-performance polyurethane gaskets at competitive pricing. Being one of the leaders amongst other polyurethane gasket manufacturers, our company’s reputation for excellence has been built on our ability to provide polyurethane gaskets with excellent abrasion, chemical, and corrosion resistance. Our polyurethane gaskets also offer noise reduction, are resistant to oil and are non-marking to help protect painted components and smooth surfaces. Polyurethane gaskets are manufactured, maintained and made available in a wide range of shore hardnesses. They can also be custom made to meet any […]
Polyurethane Car Bumpers – Impact Resistant!
Polyurethane car bumpers are one of our extensive varieties of polyurethane products. Over the years Plan Tech’s polyurethane car bumpers have become the go-to product for most auto enthusiasts and hobbyists around the country. This is mainly because of its incredible durability and our custom mold making capabilities. Cracks and dents on your car bumpers are a worry of the past with our polyurethane car bumpers. They are practically unbreakable and are manufactured to meet precise fitment. Our team of engineers utilizes the highest quality molds and fabrication techniques with some of the most advanced injection molding technologies to ensure that each polyurethane car bumpers fits your vehicle perfectly (this includes the tabs and drilling indentations on every part). With precise fitment comes easy installation and that is what we guarantee. Each of our polyurethane car bumpers comes ready for prep and offers a hassle-free installation process. Our urethane car bumpers can also be custom made and designed to meet your desired specification. From sleek to aggressive, no matter your style, taste or design – we’ve got you covered. Our entire polyurethane car bumpers are made with superior quality designed to be impact resistant and can take a good […]
Threaded Urethane Bumpers – Precision Bumpers!
Threaded urethane bumpers are designed to guard, align, and protect the machine during the manufacturing process, material handling, and assembly. At Plan Tech, our threaded urethane bumpers are made of a highly durable polyurethane formulation that holds up to the toughest environments. These threaded urethane bumpers are built with a solid core that helps withstand impact; they are also durable, resilient and extremely cut and chemical resistant. Since they are threaded, they are easy to install and remove. Often used to position parts on automated machinery, our team of highly talented engineers will need details on application and other requirements in order to develop threaded urethane bumpers that best suit your specification. We can create custom molded threaded urethane bumpers in demanding applications. Made to have a rigid stud for fastening into any surface or made with holes to accommodate a mounting bolt. Whether standard or custom sizes, we produce round, square, and rectangular shapes with a variety of different styles and designs that integrate perfectly into any industrial application or commercial end product. These threaded urethane bumpers are also made available in several colors, each with varying durometers. Our in-depth knowledge of manufacturing threaded urethane bumpers has also […]
Typical Polyurethane Applications
Polyurethane is so important that it has constituted a significant part of our day to day life. Look around, and you will notice that “they” are applied in so many ways in almost all the available industries or fields from footwear, furniture, agricultural sectors to refrigerators, construction and automotive industries. This high-performance material come in different levels of hardness and textures like flexible & soft as rubber, as well as rigid & hard like plastic. The following are a few examples of products that use polyurethanes in their production. Customized Urethane Parts for your Application! At Plan Tech, we can transform your idea of a product into reality using cast polyurethane parts. If you can think it, our experts can design build and manufacture it! Some typical products that we manufacture are: Wheels & Rollers Polyurethane parts come in different levels of hardness (durometers), and they find many applications in the production of wheels and rollers. You can depend on us with the task of producing high quality or high-performance urethane wheels/rollers that are dual or single durometers. Polyurethane Gears Polyurethanes can be applied in the manufacture of high-performance power transmission like cogs, idlers, sprockets, etc. […]