Polyurethane – a synthetic material manufactured using two types of raw material: isocyanate and polyol. It has a high level of elasticity and resists deformation.

Polyurethane is used in virtually every branch of industry and in agriculture. It is used to manufacture equipment components that must operate in aggressive environments, under heavy loads and sharp temperature fluctuations. The material often serves as a replacement for rubber and certain metals.

The pulp industry is no exception. Polyurethane is used to manufacture bandages for die-cutting equipment, seals, rollers and pressure wheels.

This is due to the material's high wear resistance, along with the following advantages:

In addition, the bond between polyurethane and metal is stronger than the bond between metal and rubber. Thanks to this, along with the material's wear resistance, it has practically displaced rubber, natural rubber, plastic and many metals from production activities.

Thus, polyurethane is the most popular raw material used in the pulp and paper industry.