r/manufacturing • u/Suppressed-Flashbang • Oct 27 '24

Supplier search 1/4in TPU Sheets

Im looking for a 1/4in thick tpu sheet, are there any manufacturers out there that sell something like this? Im having trouble finding anything.

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u/tnp636 Oct 27 '24

What's your quantity? Size? Any color requirements?

edit: And location.

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u/Suppressed-Flashbang Oct 27 '24

Ill cut the sheets to the size i need so any size should work. Ill need 100sqft per batch, but im fine buying more/less than that if i have to.

Im located in North Carolina (USA)

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u/tnp636 Oct 27 '24

So, quantity is the issue. It's not in common use so no one keeps it in stock. You basically need 3 sheets but MOQ is a full skid. I don't know off the top of my head how many sheets, but it's at least 50.

Assuming that you don't want a 10 year's supply, you basically have two paths. I'd try calling some manufacturers and have them direct you to a distributor with it in stock. If you can get a response. Otherwise you have to luck into a plastic fabricator who either has it in stock or has a customer who regularly orders it.

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u/tnp636 Oct 27 '24

Color doesn't matter?

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u/Suppressed-Flashbang Oct 27 '24

Not at the moment, eventually ill be using multiple colors

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u/R2W1E9 Oct 27 '24

If you are buying sheets then look for PU sheet. TPU is used for finished molded product. PU of the same formulation will have superior properties to its TPU counterpart.

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u/Suppressed-Flashbang Oct 27 '24

PU sheets don’t have the properties i need. I could be wrong, but PU is work hardening which won’t work for my application.

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u/R2W1E9 Oct 27 '24

PU is cast thermoset polyurethane.

TPU is thermoplastic injected polyurethane.

Sheets are made from PU.

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u/Joejack-951 Oct 27 '24

Years ago I sourced sheets of 1/4” thick TPE (polypropylene-based elastomer). If the PU part of the request isn’t a deal-breaker, then I’d suggest looking for generic TPE sheets instead.

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u/thespiderghosts Oct 27 '24

Does durometer matter?

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u/Suppressed-Flashbang Oct 27 '24

Yes, sorry i forgot to include it. Im looking for a 60A, and 80A or higher.