BLOGS

All Blogs

The core advantages of TPU flexible connectors: transparency, durability, flexibility and environmental friendliness

I. Core Advantages of TPU Flexible Connectors: Transparency, Durability, Flexibility, and Environmental Friendliness

1. Transparency: A "Visual Window" for Industrial Production

The high light transmittance (≥90%) and low scattering characteristics of TPU flexible connectors make them a "see-through eye" in industrial production:
* Food Industry: Real-time observation of material flow in milk powder and flour conveying pipelines to prevent blockages or stratification.
* Pharmaceutical Industry: Confirming equipment cleanliness through the transparent inner wall, meeting GMP requirements for residue verification.
* Chemical Industry: Detecting corrosion and cracks in pipeline inner walls using industrial endoscopes without downtime disassembly.
* New Energy Industry: Observing coating uniformity in battery electrode coating equipment to optimize production processes.

2. Durability: Exceeding the Lifespan Limits of Traditional Materials

Through material modification and structural reinforcement, TPU flexible connectors significantly improve weather resistance and abrasion resistance:

Temperature Range: -30℃~120℃, suitable for cold chain logistics and steam sterilization scenarios.

Chemical Resistance: Resistant to corrosion from greases, acids, alkalis, and solvents, exhibiting excellent performance in the chemical and printing industries.

Abrasion Resistance: Hardness reaches 85A, three times that of natural rubber, suitable for high-abrasion environments such as vibrating screens and grinding mills.

Fatigue Resistance: Passes 100,000 dynamic bending tests (R=3D) without cracking or delamination.

3. Flexibility: A perfect combination of lightweight and customization

TPU has a density of only 1.2g/cm³, 60% lighter than metal flexible connectors, and supports custom shapes:

Space Adaptability: Small bending radius, suitable for space-constrained scenarios such as robotic arms and medical equipment.

Variable Diameter Design: Supports different upper and lower connector sizes (e.g., DN100→DN150), reducing installation stress.

Explosion-Proof Option: Added conductive carbon black, surface resistivity ≤10⁶Ω, meeting the requirements for dust explosion risk environments.

4. Environmental Friendliness: A Recyclable and Low-Carbon Green Solution

TPU flexible connectors align with global environmental trends:

Recyclability: The material can be melted and reshaped, with a recycling rate of up to 95%, reducing carbon emissions.

Non-Toxic Certification: Meets food-grade standards such as FDA and EU 10/2011, avoiding the plasticizer migration risks associated with traditional rubber.