What is Polyurethane?
Polyurethane is a material that has been around for over 30 years. It is a type of resin that is made by polymer units that are linked with urethane groups. It can be used for a variety of purposes including bushing. Polyurethane has many of the same characteristics as rubber. It is elastic and stretchy.
Polyurethane can easier by soft or hard. It is available in red and black colors. The color does not change the physical characteristics or hardness of the bushing.
Why Polyurethane is Often Used for Bushing
Suspension bushings are subjected to a lot of stress. That is why it is best to choose polyurethane bushings. They have a number of advantages over rubber. Durability is one of the advantages that comes along with using polyurethane.
Rubber can easily be damaged by road chemicals, heat and oil. The rubber is also damaged by the repeated stretching and flexing. However, polyurethane is more durable because it does not flex and stretch as much. It is also more resistant to heat, oil and road chemicals. That is why polyurethane can potentially last a long time.
Polyurethane bushings do not require a lot of maintenance. The only thing that you will have to do is re-grease it every four to five years. You do not have to grease rubber bushings, but they will have to be replaced eventually.
Polyurethane can also enhance performance. It is firmer than rubber. Polyurethane can make the suspension more efficient. That is why polyurethane bushings can give a performance boost.
Furthermore, it is relatively simple to install the bushing. The pieces can be installed by hand. Polyurethane can be used in any type of vehicle.
If you are in need of control arm bushings, then you will need to contact Solving Bushings for more information.
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