01 · Markets
Agriculture, Animal Feed and Animal Care
17 applications
Primary applications
Poultry and animal farming barns
Poultry and animal farming barns in modern production operations are temperature- and humidity-controlled industrial env…
PUR/PIR sandwich panelsClosed-cell spray foamHybrid systemsRead briefGrain silo insulation
Grain silos (soy, corn, wheat, coffee, rice) are massive storage structures built in galvanized metal sheet, concrete or…
Closed-cell PU spray foamPUR/PIR sandwich panelsHigh-thickness PU coatingsRead briefAgricultural storage chambers
Agricultural product storage chambers cover distinct applications: climate-controlled warehouses for fruits (mango, grap…
PUR/PIR sandwich panelsPanels with specific finishSystems integrated with refrigeration equipmentRead briefMilking system components
Automatic and semi-automatic milking systems on dairy farms use various food-grade PU elastomer components in critical f…
Food-grade PU elastomersSanitary-grade TPUCast PU of specific hardnessRead briefPoultry equipment coatings
Poultry equipment — feeders, automatic drinkers, egg collection conveyors, bird transport conveyors, ventilation systems…
Food-grade PU coatings2K PU resistant to aggressive cleaningCoatings with antimicrobialRead briefInternal coating of silos
Metal and concrete grain storage silos suffer continuous abrasion from stored product and load/unload flow. Anti-abrasio…
Anti-abrasion PU coatingsRead briefAgricultural machinery cabins
Tractor, harvester and heavy machinery cabins use PU foams for acoustic insulation (15-20 dB reduction in enclosed cabin…
Flexible foam + acoustic foamRead briefAgricultural tires (non-pneumatic wheels)
Solid PU tires are used in small agricultural equipment, farm transport carts, mobile milking equipment and other applic…
High-strength cast PU elastomersRead briefTechnical packaging for feed (big bags, linings)
Big bags and technical containers for transport of animal feed, seeds and inputs receive PU coatings that confer moistur…
TPU coatings on technical fabricsRead briefIrrigation piping
TPU hoses and pipes for pivot irrigation, drip and fertigation systems offer UV resistance, flexibility in field handlin…
TPU multilayer flexibleRead briefPoultry bedding and substrates
PU-based substrates (with antimicrobial treatment) for poultry operations compete with traditional wood shavings, offeri…
Specific reticulated PU foamRead briefMicroencapsulation of agricultural defensives
Pesticides and fertilizers in PU microcapsules allow controlled release of the active ingredient, reducing application d…
PU encapsulation for controlled releaseRead brief
See also
Applications where this market appears as secondary.
- Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Insulated metal roofing (sandwich panels)
An insulated metal roofing panel is a sandwich panel formed by three layers: an…
PUR/PIR systemPIR system2K, 3K and 4K systems for continuous linesRead brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Sandwich panels for industrial walls and roofs
Sandwich panels for industrial walls and roofs are a family of products with the…
PUR/PIR systemPIR systemHigh-performance PIR (with expandable graphite)Read brief - Building, Construction and Infrastructure
Closed-cell spray foam insulation
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a rigid or semi-rigid PU foam applied in situ b…
Closed-cell spray foam 2K systemOpen-cell spray foam 2K system (water-blown)High-performance systems with HFORead brief - Food and Beverage
Industrial cold rooms
Industrial cold rooms are controlled-temperature built environments used for sto…
PIR sandwich panelsHybrid systems with blown-in spray foamSpecialized high-performance PIRRead brief - Mobility
Tractor and agricultural machinery seating
Upholstery for tractors, harvesters, backhoes and other agricultural and constru…
Molded MDI HR foamFoam with extended cyclingIntegral skin for cabsRead brief