08 · Markets
Electronics
32 applications
Primary applications
PCB and electronic components potting compounds
Polyurethane potting compounds are bicomponent systems used to encapsulate electronic components — printed circuit board…
2K rigid PU potting2K flexible PU pottingThermally conductive PURead briefTPU cable jacketing
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) jacketing is the application of thermoplastic polyurethane as the outer layer of cables…
Polyester TPUPolyether TPUAliphatic TPU (for UV applications)Read briefPU conformal coatings for electronics
Conformal coatings are thin polymeric coatings (typically 25 to 250 micrometers) applied over complete printed circuit b…
Solvent-based thin PU coatingWaterborne PU coatingUV-cure PURead briefElectronic device housings in TPU
Housings (external cases) of electronic devices use PU in two main configurations: injected TPU for fully flexible or se…
Injected TPU (flexible housings)PU reaction injection molding (RIM)TPU over-molding on rigid substrateRead briefEMI/RFI shielding in electronics
EMI/RFI (Electromagnetic Interference / Radio Frequency Interference) shielding foams are reticulated PU foams (fully op…
Reticulated PU foam with conductive metal coating (silver, nickel, copper)PU foam with dispersed conductive particlesReticulated PU foam for conductive gasketsRead briefThermal interface materials (TIM) in electronics
Thermal pads are thermal interface materials (TIM — Thermal Interface Material) applied between heat-generating electron…
Thermally conductive PU with ceramic particlesSilicone-PU hybridReworkable PU gap fillersRead briefEncapsulation and fixing in photovoltaic panels
Photovoltaic modules use PU sealants and adhesives at specific construction points: sealing between the front glass and…
1K PU sealant for frameHybrid PU-silane sealantsPU adhesives for panel mountingRead briefSmartphone and tablet cases
Protective cases for smartphones and tablets are one of the largest global TPU markets in volume, driven by universal sm…
Transparent injected TPUTPU with anti-yellowing additivesHybrid TPU-PCRead briefSensor and transducer encapsulation
Pressure, temperature, humidity, acceleration sensors and other transducers in industrial and automotive applications ar…
Electrical-grade low-viscosity 2K PURead briefEV charging and USB-C cable insulation
Electric vehicle charging cables (type 1, type 2, CCS) and high-power USB-C cables require jacketing with flexible TPU t…
High-flexibility TPURead briefHeadset and headphone cables
Headphone, studio microphone and wired gaming headset cables use TPU in jacketing for resistance to millions of flex cyc…
Low-hardness TPU with kink protectionRead briefConnectors and pull-relief
Cable connectors (audio jack, USB, RJ45, M12 industrial) use TPU in pull-relief components — the flexible piece that pro…
Injected TPU in specific geometriesRead briefSmartwatch straps
Smartwatches and fitness trackers (Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit, Samsung Galaxy Watch) use TPU in straps for the combinat…
Hypoallergenic biocompatible TPURead briefStructural adhesives for electronics
Component bonding in miniaturized electronic devices (smartphones, wearables, IoT sensors) uses specific 2K PU adhesives…
2K PU for miniatureRead briefGaskets and seals in electronic equipment
Electronic equipment enclosures with IP rating (water and dust resistance) use PU gaskets on doors, cable entries and jo…
Low-outgassing PU elastomersRead briefLCD/OLED displays and panels
Displays in consumer and industrial electronics use PU coatings for anti-scratch, anti-reflective protection and, in spe…
Transparent protective PU coatingsRead briefInverters and transformers (insulation)
Solar inverters (DC-AC conversion), medium-power transformers, industrial motor drivers and power conversion equipment u…
High dielectric strength PU pottingRead briefSubmarine data cabling
Submarine data cables (intercontinental internet backbones, offshore platform cables, oceanographic sensor cables) use l…
Special PU insulation for high pressure and corrosionRead brief
See also
Applications where this market appears as secondary.
- Packaging Materials
Custom-cut protective packaging
Custom-cut protective packaging consists of flexible PU foam pieces cut accordin…
Conventional flexible foam at customized densitySemi-flexible foamReticulated foamRead brief - Mobility
Electric vehicle battery components
PU components in electric vehicle batteries represent a set of distinct applicat…
Structural PU foam for battery packFlame retardant PU foam (UL 94 V-0)Thermally conductive PU potting compoundRead brief - Mobility
EV battery pack thermal management
EV battery pack is a system with hundreds to thousands of lithium cells with int…
Thermally conductive PU gap fillerPU pottingCompression PU foamRead brief - Mobility
EV battery module structural potting
EV module structural potting is application of a liquid PU system that completel…
2K structural PU pottingCell-to-pack PUFlame-retardant PURead brief - Mobility
EV charging cables
EV charging cables — both those accompanying the vehicle (Mode 2) and fixed at p…
TPU for EV cable jacketUV-stable aliphatic TPUHigh-flexibility TPURead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
High-voltage and medium-voltage cables (accessories and sealants)
High-voltage cables (above 1 kV, reaching hundreds of kV in energy transmission)…
Specialty PU elastomers for high voltageTPU with specific dielectric propertiesPU encapsulation resins for terminationsRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
LED driver potting
LED drivers are electronic circuits that convert input voltage (mains grid 127V/…
2K rigid PU potting2K thermally conductive PU pottingHybrid PU-epoxyRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Technical foams for 5G antennas and telecommunications
Dielectric foams are a specialized type of low-density PU foam with carefully co…
Low-density, low-dielectric-constant PU foamSyntactic PU foam (with microspheres)Controlled-reticulation PU foamRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
PU coatings for plastics (soft-touch, protection)
Coatings for plastics are paint systems specifically formulated to adhere to pol…
Flexible 2K PUSoft-touch PUPU with specific adhesion promotersRead brief - Lighting, Water and Telecommunications
Structured cabling and fiber optic ducts
Fiber optic cables — the backbone of modern telecommunications, broadband intern…
Flexible TPU jacketingTPU for outdoor cables with UV resistanceTPU with low flame propagationRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Respirator and ventilator tubing
Flexible tubing in respiratory medical equipment are critical components: they c…
Medical TPU extrusionAntibacterial TPUTransparent medical TPURead brief - Consumer Goods and Appliances
Headphones and headsets
Headphones (over-ear headphones, earbuds, professional headsets) use PU in multi…
Memory foam for earcupsHigh-quality flexible foam for earpadsTPU for cables and structural componentsRead brief - Packaging Materials
Molded transport part inserts
Molded inserts are custom-made technical packaging for transport of specific par…
Molded rigid PU foamMolded semi-rigid PU foamIntegral skin flexible foamRead brief - Packaging Materials
ESD packaging for fragile electronics
Sensitive electronic components (integrated circuits, circuit boards, sensors, p…
Reticulated PU foam with conductive additivesInherent anti-static PU foamPU foam with ESD coatingRead brief