1. What is a TPU hose?
TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) hose is a hose based on thermoplastic polyurethane and coated with a special material on the inner and outer surfaces. It has the advantages of high strength, toughness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, etc., and is widely used in automotive, electronics, medical, aviation and other fields.
Second, the material and structure of the TPU hose
1.Substrate:The base material of TPU hose is mainly thermoplastic polyurethane, which is a polymer material with good elasticity and strength.
2.Inner and outer coating materials:In order to improve the abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance and ultraviolet resistance of TPU hoses, the inner and outer layers of the hose are generally coated with special materials.
3.Structure:The structure of TPU hose is divided into two types: solid structure is mainly used for occasions requiring high strength, and hollow structure is suitable for occasions with high requirements for light weight and flexibility.
TPU hose.
3. Application scenarios of TPU hoses
1.Automotive Industry:TPU hoses are the most widely used in the automotive industry, such as fuel pipes, brake pipes, air conditioning pipes, etc. In addition, TPU hoses also have important applications in the battery protection and cooling system of new energy vehicles, providing strong support for the popularization of electric vehicles.
Automotive cooling systems.
2.Electronics Industry:TPU hoses are used in the electronics industry to protect cables, connectors, and other components. As a flexible circuit board (FPC) connecting line, the TPU hose ensures the stability of signal transmission, reduces electromagnetic interference, and improves product performance. In addition, TPU hoses are also widely used in protective sleeves and earphone cables for consumer electronics, improving the user experience.
Cables and wires. 3.Medical Industry:Due to its biocompatibility and anti-infection properties, TPU hoses are widely used in endovascular catheters, respirators, gastrointestinal stents, etc., to provide patients with safe and effective solutions. On this basis, TPU hoses have also been extended to the field of artificial organs, such as artificial heart valves and artificial joints, to bring new life to patients.
Medical catheters. 4.Aerospace Sector:TPU hoses are used in the aerospace industry to convey gases, fuels, etc. In rocket engine nozzles, aviation hydraulics and astronaut life support systems, TPU hoses ensure stable operation under extreme working conditions. At the same time, the application of TPU hose in the military field is also becoming increasingly prominent, such as ammunition delivery, tank hydraulic system, etc., contributing to the cause of national defense.
Aviation hydraulics.
5.Industrial Sector:TPU hoses are used in the industrial sector to convey particulate matter, powders, etc.
Powder aspiration.