Castable Polyurethane Elastomers - I.R. Clemitson

Castable Polyurethane Elastomers

By: I.R. Clemitson

Hardcover | 13 May 2015 | Edition Number 2

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Castable Polyurethane Elastomers is a practical guide to the production of castable polyurethane articles, from simple doorstops to complex items used in the military and nuclear industries. The book shows the progression from raw materials to prepolymer production, including the chemistry and functionality of the production processes. It provides a comprehensive look at various problem-solving and processing techniques, examining the selection of different types of systems on both the micro and macro levels. It also discusses curing and post-curing operations, conveying the importance of using the correct property for the application.

Reorganized for better flow, this Second Edition:

  • Describes new methods in the processing of castable polyurethanes
  • Expands coverage of health and safety aspects
  • Brings all standards up to date

Castable Polyurethane Elastomers, Second Edition explains the production of polyurethane components, filling the gap between pure chemistry and trade information.

Industry Reviews

"Whether you are an experienced technologist or a beginner, this how-to book will serve as your bible. Castable polyurethane elastomers are an important and growing worldwide industry. The extent of the growth is due to constant improvements and innovations in both technology and manufacturing procedures. The reader will benefit from the logical sequence of polyurethane chemistry to the formulation of world-class castable elastomers."
-Michael Szycher, Ph.D, President, Sterling Biomedical, Inc., Lynnfield, Massachusetts, USA

"Written in simple language for hands-on practice. Provides details of processes and also solutions to problems. Safety and health is emphasized throughout the whole book."
-Wei Min Huang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

"Whether you are an experienced technologist or a beginner, this how-to book will serve as your bible. ... The reader will benefit from the logical sequence of polyurethane chemistry to the formulation of world-class castable elastomers."
-FAPU European Polyurethane Journal - July 2015

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