In the processing industry, where every second of production and every millimeter of precision matter, choosing the ideal polyurethane (PU) system goes far beyond price. It directly impacts productivity, process efficiency, and product quality.
And that is exactly where many operations feel the real impact of a poorly aligned technical decision.
What seems like a detail becomes a bottleneck
At first glance, viscosity, reactivity, density, and mixture stability may seem like just technical parameters among many others. But on the factory floor, these elements define whether a cycle will be stable or a batch will be lost.
Problems such as:
- Variations in curing time;
- Irregular surface finish;
- Poor mold adhesion;
- Formation of bubbles or expansion failures…
…are not caused only by the equipment or the operator, but may also result from the inadequacy of the PU system to the reality of the application.
The right system transforms the process
When a PU system is formulated according to the customer’s process — considering production type, operator profile, gel time, ambient temperature, and final quality standards — the gains are noticeable:
- Reduction in scrap rates;
- Real productivity gains per cycle;
- Greater batch-to-batch stability;
- Standardization of finish and mechanical performance.
At Amino, we see this every day alongside our customers. Our differentiator lies precisely in understanding the process and delivering tailor-made systems for each application.
Choosing well is not about changing suppliers. It is about understanding the formula
Improving performance does not necessarily mean changing brands. Often, it involves technically reassessing the current formulation, identifying where misalignments exist and what can be improved: additives, catalysts, types of polyol, curing behavior.
Our technical team works side by side with customers to identify these improvement points and propose safe adjustments, with laboratory validation and support until the process is fully stabilized.
Choosing the right PU is a strategic decision, not a simple product replacement. It involves deeply understanding what your process needs, what your application demands, and how the system can be adjusted to deliver more results with less waste.
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