Description
Vulkollan Material: A Comprehensive Guide to Vulkollan Sheets
Vulkollan is a special type of high-quality polyurethane blend that provides greater work efficiency, increased durability and impact resistance. It was developed by Bayer. The unique properties of Vulkollan, including its mechanical strength, dynamic load-bearing capacity, and resistance against extreme conditions, oils, and solvents, make it highly resistant to mechanical wear. The PROEXPORT company cares about high repeatability of production, which is why Vulkollan sheets each time undergo a thorough quality control. Our products maintain high quality thanks to an advanced machine park, the machines used allow us to maintain high quality and minimize the risk of production errors. Only licensed processors are authorized to produce Vulkollan products, ensuring they meet the stringent standards required for demanding applications.
Introduction to Vulkollan
Vulkollan is a high-performance polyurethane elastomer that offers exceptional mechanical properties, making it an ideal material for various industrial applications. Known for its high abrasion resistance, tear resistance, and impressive load-bearing capacity, Vulkollan can withstand heavy loads and demanding conditions. This makes it a preferred choice for producing wheels, castors, and other components that require high quality and durability. Its outstanding mechanical properties ensure that it performs exceptionally well in the most challenging environments, providing long-lasting and reliable service.
See if Vulkollan® can replace your current solutionCharacteristics:
The elements made of this material have excellent physico-chemical parameters, thanks to which Vulkollan has a number of different applications. It possesses good resistance to various factors such as UV radiation, ozone, grease, oils, and wear. Additionally, Vulkollan exhibits good tear resistance, making it ideal for demanding applications where superior performance and durability are required.
Properties:
- Resistance to high dynamic loads
- Excellent mechanical properties over a wide temperature range
- Excellent abrasion resistance, low coefficient of friction
- High fatigue strength
- Low deformation in long service life
- Very high load capacity
- Excellent adhesion to metal
- Very high resistance to grease and mineral oils
- Minimal swelling in glycol
- Not resistant to hydrolysis and microorganisms
- High tensile strength
- Highest dynamic loads
- Highest mechanical properties
- Good resistance to UV radiation
Chemical Resistance:
Vulkollan exhibits very high resistance to various chemicals, including mineral oils, greases, and solvents. This chemical resistance makes it an excellent choice for applications in industrial settings, such as material handling, conveyor systems, and industrial wheels. Vulkollan’s ability to resist chemical reactions and retain its properties in harsh environments ensures a long service life and low maintenance. This high resistance to various chemicals makes Vulkollan a reliable material for industries that demand durability and performance under challenging conditions.
Abrasion Resistance:
One of Vulkollan’s notable properties is its high abrasion resistance, making it suitable for applications where wear and tear are significant concerns. Its high resistance to mechanical wear and tear enables it to withstand continuous operation in industrial settings, even in the presence of abrasive materials. This exceptional abrasion resistance is due to Vulkollan’s unique production process, which involves the use of special mixtures and high-quality raw materials. As a result, Vulkollan components maintain their integrity and performance over extended periods, even under the most demanding conditions.
Send us a drawing – we will manufacture a Vulkollan® part for your needsBenefits:
The benefits of using Vulkollan are numerous. Its exceptional mechanical properties, high abrasion resistance, and chemical resistance make it an ideal material for demanding applications. Vulkollan’s ability to operate in a wide temperature range, from low temperatures to high temperatures, ensures its suitability for various industrial applications. Additionally, its high rebound resilience and low heat build-up make it an excellent choice for applications where energy efficiency is crucial. These properties make Vulkollan a versatile and reliable material for industries that require high performance and long-lasting components.
Application:
- Due to its high resistance to dynamic loads, vulkollan can be used as a support for a hydraulic press. Vulkollan is also utilized in the aerospace industries due to its high mechanical strength and dynamic load-bearing capacity. It is suitable for the most demanding applications because of its superior mechanical properties. Additionally, Vulkollan wheels have a non-marking property, which is especially important in the food processing sector. The material’s ability to return to its original shape after deformation further enhances its reliability. Compared to other polyurethanes, Vulkollan offers superior performance.
- Vulkollan thanks to its high abrasion resistance, is used for covering hydrocyclones. The role of polyester polyol in the composition of Vulkollan contributes to its elasticity and suitability for various hardness ratings.
- High resistance of the Vulkollan plate to oils and greases makes it used by companies in the production of high-quality seals. Vulkollan is also used to produce wheels and castors that handle high dynamic loads, ensuring efficiency and durability in industrial settings. The material is also employed in semi-finished parts for high-quality components.
- Polyurethane plates for compactors can be successfully replaced with Vulkollan, the use of this material will significantly extend the working time. Vulkollan’s mechanical and dynamic load-bearing capabilities make it ideal for wheels and castors in various demanding applications.
Products with Vulkollan material have a much longer life than polyurethane counterparts.
Ask our expert about technical parameters for your applicationWorking temperature (wide temperature range):
Continuous operation in a dry environment up to 100 oC, short-term operation up to 120 oC.
Vulkollan retains excellent properties at low temperatures down to – 20 oC.
Hardness range in shore A:
Vulkollan sheets are available in various hardness from 60 to 93 Shore A
We offer Vulkollan sheets in the following dimensions:
up to 1000mm wide
up to 2000mm in length
from 1mm thick
We offer services of cutting Vulkollan sheets to any dimensions according to your wishes.
Get a quotation for custom cutting to sizeHigh performance Vulkollan sheets are characterized by:
- High abrasion resistance
- Resistance to the effects of chemicals and weather conditions
- Vibration and noise reducing properties
- Resistance to mechanical damage
- Resistant to mineral oils and greases
- High adhesion to metals
Vulkollan wheels- high load capacity wheels
Our offer also includes wheels, rollers and rollers coated with Vulkollan material.
