Foaming TPU Material

Foaming TPU Low Density Polyurethane Cable Material

Foamed TPU is a thermoplastic polyurethane material foamed with a foaming agent. It is widely used in the wire and cable industry due to its unique combination of lightweight, flexibility, and durability.

Product Features

Lightweight and Low Density: 0.4–0.8 g/cm³, similar to 3D printing filaments, suitable for applications requiring reduced weight.
High Tensile Strength and Crack Resistance: Ensures printed or manufactured parts remain durable.
Chemical Resistance: Resistant to acids, alkalis, oils, and corrosion.
Excellent Elasticity and Soft Surface: Comparable to flexible 3D printing filaments.
Hydrolysis Resistance: Maintains performance in humid environments.
Wear and Heat Resistance: Tolerates high temperatures during use or processing.
High-Quality Foam Structure: Dense surface, uniform internal pores, and high foaming rate achieved with advanced foaming technology.

Applications

New energy charging pile wires and cables
Plug materials and cable outer sheaths
Medical cables
Marine floating cables

Foamed TPU’s light weight, durability, and flexibility make it ideal for these applications.

Key Characteristics

Lightweight: Density can be controlled at 0.70–0.80 g/cm³. Cables can even float on water, similar to lightweight 3D printing filaments.
High Flexibility: Maintains TPU’s flexibility for easy installation and handling.
Wear and Tensile Strength: Inherits TPU’s toughness for harsh environments.
Thermal Insulation: Foam structure provides insulation for cables exposed to heat.
Environmentally Friendly: TPU is recyclable, meeting eco-conscious standards.

Preparation Method

Raw Material Preparation: Dry TPU and compatibilizer to remove moisture for optimal performance.
Mixing: Combine TPU, foaming agent, antioxidant, polypropylene (PP), compatibilizer, and anti-hydrolysis agent at high speed. This process is similar to preparing TPU filaments for 3D printing.
Extrusion Granulation: Extrude the mixture to produce foamed TPU granules, comparable to FDM/FFF 3D printing filament production.

Properties	Standard Value	Typical Value	Unit	Test Method
Physical properties
Density	0.4-0.8	0.5-0.8	g/cm^3	GB/T 1033
Hardness (6mm plate)	85±3	85	HA	GB/T 2411
Brittle temperature	≤-60	-60	℃	GB/T 5470
UL temperature grade	90	90	℃	UL
Mechanical properties
Tensile strength before aging	≥20	25	MPa	GB/T 1040
Elongation at break before aging	≥400	603	%	GB/T 1040
Tensile strength retention rate	≥70	76	%	GB/T 2951.12
Elongation at break retention rate	≥70	91	%	GB/T 2951.12
Tear resistance	≥40	50	N/mm	CQC1103-2015 B
80℃*168H Hot water resistance
Tensile strength retention rate	≥70	80	%
Elongation retention rate	≥70	85	%
Electrical properties
Volume resistivity at 20℃	≥1.0×10^10 Ω·cm	1×10^11 Ω·cm	Ω·cm	IEC 60093

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FAQS

What Are Your Main Products?

Angreen Main Products
Angreen's main products include cross-linked polyolefins (XLPO), cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) of various types of cross-linked materials, low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) series materials, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), silicone, EPDM, PVC and other materials.
Widely used in various wires, cables, optical fiber cables, UL cables, TUV cables and other fields, covering new energy vehicles, artificial intelligence, robots, rail transit, high-speed rail subways, equipment, ships, 5G optical communications, building decoration, photovoltaics, electricity, power generation, wind energy, mining, medical, ocean and other professional fields.
Do You Have A Research And Development Team?

Angreen Has A Senior And Professional R&D Team.
Yes, Angreen has a senior and experienced R&D team, including 3 PhDs in polymer materials, 1 postdoctoral fellow in chemistry and chemical engineering, and 2 specially appointed professors. It has strong experimental R&D capabilities and independent patented technologies, and has multiple R&D divisions, each of which is led by PhD leaders.
R&D departments include:
Low smoke and halogen-free materials division
TPE materials division
TPU materials division
New energy materials division
Silicone products division
Angreen has established in-depth cooperation with key universities and research institutions such as the University of Science and Technology of China, and has established a basic R&D laboratory in the laboratory of USTC. PhDs from USTC and corporate R&D technicians conduct preliminary research and development of various new products at home and abroad for various cutting-edge technologies, providing reliable R&D technical support for leading technologies.
At the same time, the company has a senior and experienced R&D team with strong experimental R&D capabilities and independent patented technologies, and has multiple R&D divisions, each of which is led by PhD leaders. In addition, we have established close cooperative relations with many national key laboratories of key universities and scientific research institutions such as the University of Science and Technology of China, and can provide comprehensive combustion experiments including large-scale combustion, B1, CPR, etc., a full range of performance and R&D demonstration tests, and all-round product R&D solutions.
Angreen is also a designated postdoctoral research workstation of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Anhui Province Wire and Cable Materials Engineering Technology Research Center, New Product and New Technology Cooperation Base of East China University of Science and Technology, Graduate Internship Base of University of Science and Technology of China, Polymer Materials Laboratory Base of Tongji University, and Industry-University-Research Transformation Base of Wire and Cable Materials of Zhejiang University.
Can You Produce Custom Products?

Yes, ll of Angreen's products can be custom-designed and manufactured to meet your application needs and product directions effectively and reasonably.
The Process Of Customizing Products Is As Follows
1. Customer Demand
Customers provide product requirements and technical parameters.

2. Customized R&D
Our R&D team develops products according to customer needs and provides corresponding physical properties and quotations.

3. Sample Production
If the physical properties and quotations meet customer expectations, our company will produce samples and send them to customers.

4. Customer Testing
Customers take samples for testing to check whether relevant performance meets product requirements.

5. Customer Confirmation
Customer test samples meet the requirements. If not, our company will continue to adjust parameters.

6. Mass Production
After obtaining customer confirmation, we immediately start mass production of products to ensure timely delivery.

7. Logistics Coordination
After the product is produced，we will ensure that the product is delivered safely and on time through professional logistics services.

8. Full Tracking
We monitor the entire logistics process to ensure that customers are aware of product dynamics at any time.

9. Professional Suggestions
Provide customers with the best manufacturing suggestions to improve their production efficiency and product quality.

Foaming TPU Material

Foaming TPU Low Density Polyurethane Cable Material

Product Features

Applications

Key Characteristics

Preparation Method

Angreen Main Products

Angreen Has A Senior And Professional R&D Team.

The Process Of Customizing Products Is As Follows