Polyurethane, Silicone, and Rubber: The Pros and Cons

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Polyurethane, Silicone, and Rubber The Pros and
Cons

• Presented By 
• TPC INC. Urethane

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• With many sealant options available, deciding
  which material to use can be time-consuming.
  Lets go over the differences, pros, and cons of
  polyurethane, silicone, and rubber.

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Polyurethane

• Synthetic resin thats often used as constituents
  of paints, varnishes, adhesives, and foams.
• Pros
• Tear-resistant
• Holds up well to abrasion 
• Best on natural products
• Inexpensive
• Good load-bearing capacity
• Can be manipulated through chemistry

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• Cons
• Doesnt dry for 24 hours
• Not ideal for cold temperatures 
• Shorter lifespan since made of organic material
• Silicone
• Used in making molds and best as a gasket between
  two surfaces or joint compound.

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• Pros
• Silicone dries quickly
• Can be used for glass, tile, and metal
• Can easily remove silicone from castings or
  molds 
• Best sealant for colder temperatures 
• Silicone is malleable
• Long-life as it is made of inorganic material. 
• Cons 
• Not ideal for high traffic areas 
• Expensive
• Flammable when it comes in direct contact with an
  open flame

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• Rubber
• Automakers use rubber for seals and gaskets on
  vehicles
• Pros
• Cost-effective choice as it can be used for many
  applications
• Use to reduce vibrations 
• Very versatile material 
• Can be made hard or soft
• Cons 
• Not the most performance efficient material 
• Higher in cost than silicone
• Does not have a very long lifespan

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• When you are considering the job that you need a
  sealant for, weigh the pros and the cons. Each
  material has its benefits that can help you with
  whatever project you need. 

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