Technology
Which Quest Polyurethane Technology suits your application?
| Rigid foam mouldings: | Lightweight, durable, large or small, thick and thin wall sections, undercuts and fine surface detail, volumes: 1,000 or less p.a. |
| RIM (reaction injection moulding): | Larger parts, low to mid volumes, impact resistant. |
| RRIM (a variation of RIM): | provides greater rigidity and reduced thermal expansion. |
| Flexibles: | Foam mouldings to suit a wide variety of applications including soft or firm protective pads and bumpers, headrests, armrests and vehicle interior components. Mouldings can be enhanced with a durable outer skin and various surface finishes. |
| Compliance: | All Quest PU systems can be designed to meet specific compliance requirements in terms of flammability, static discharge, etc. |
Quest utilises world class manufacturing methods and technology to ensure we maintain our position as a key regional manufacturer of moulded polyurethanes.
Our processes include:Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM)The process of producing Polyurethane (PUR) moulded parts through the combination of two separate raw materials. This process is particularly suited to lower volume production than thermoplastic injection moulding due to the lower injection pressures required.Re-inforced Reaction Injection Moulding (R-RIM)Very similar to the RIM process above with the exception that a fine fibre is added to the raw material to act as a reinforcing agent in the finish product. This enhances the physical properties of the finished products. By varying the proportion of fibre added, different levels of strength, flexibility and impact resistance can be achieved.
Rigid PUR FoamAnother variation of the RIM process where a change in the chemistry of the raw materials causes an expansion of the materials after the injection shot and before curing. This results in a foam material structure that is solid once curing is complete. Different material densities are able to be produced giving material properties suitable to varying applications.
Soft (or Flexible) FoamsAn alternative to the rigid foam is the production of foams which retain various levels of flexibility even after curing is completed.
Other processes include:
Application of in-mould coatings to remove the need for further cosmetic processing, such as painting.
Integral skin foams form a more resistant outer layer whilst retaining a high level of flexibility from a softer inner material.
Multi-layer mouldings, forming a flexible outer layer around a stiffer inner framework of various materials.
