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Feature: | Recyclable |
CAS No.: | 9009-54-5 |
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Recycled TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) granules are reprocessed TPU materials obtained from post-industrial or post-consumer waste, offering an eco-friendly alternative to virgin TPU. Here's a detailed overview:
1. Sources of Recycled TPU Granules
Post-industrial waste: Scraps, trimmings, or defective parts from TPU production (e.g., shoe soles, phone cases, automotive parts).
Post-consumer waste: Used TPU products like worn-out footwear, sports equipment, or industrial belts.
3D printing waste: Failed prints or support structures from TPU filaments.
2. Recycling Process
Collection & Sorting: TPU waste is separated from other plastics.
Cleaning: Contaminants (dirt, adhesives) are removed.
Shredding: Waste is ground into small pieces.
Extrusion & Pelletizing: Melted and reformed into uniform granules.
3. Properties of Recycled TPU Granules
Retained qualities: Good elasticity, abrasion resistance, and oil/grease resistance (though slightly inferior to virgin TPU).
Variable quality: Depends on source material and recycling process.
Processability: Can be re-melted and molded (injection, extrusion, compression).
4. Applications
Footwear: Midsole pads, insoles, or outsoles.
Automotive: Gaskets, seals, or interior components.
Consumer goods: Phone cases, watch straps, or sports gear.
Industrial: Conveyor belts, seals, or protective coatings.
3D Printing: Recycled TPU filament production.
5. Benefits
Sustainability: Reduces landfill waste and carbon footprint.
Cost-effective: Cheaper than virgin TPU (if supply chain is efficient).
Circular economy: Supports closed-loop material systems.
6. Challenges
Quality control: Requires strict sorting/processing to maintain performance.
Degradation: Repeated recycling may reduce mechanical properties.
Market limitations: Not all industries accept recycled TPU for high-performance uses.
Product name
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Thermoplastic polyurethane TPU Material
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Color
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As Required
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Introduction
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1. Competitive price,high quality,on-time delivery
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2. Environment friendly
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3. Can be reinforced with the glass fiber/toughness/flame retardant/UV stabilizer
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4. Trade Assurance
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5. Payment can be LC, T/T, Paypal etc.
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Package
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25kg/bag (also customizable)
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Sample
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5 kg Free Sample
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1. Are you trading company or Manufacturer ?
Our Factory is in Xiamen China.
2. About Sample
5KG Free sample with freight collect.
3. About QC
Our engineer will do Lab Test during production and our QC team do tests before delivery.
4. About Color
We can match color according to Color Card - Pantone or RAL .
5. About Lead Time
Generally 3 working days for sample and 7 working days lead time for 1 FCL.
6. About Payment term
We can accept Paypal, bank transfer, LC etc.