EXTRUTEX Modified TPU Pellet Granules – Customized Colors, Sizes and Formulations

High-Performance Thermoplastic Polyurethane Compounds for Industrial Manufacturing

EXTRUTEX Modified TPU Pellet Granules are customized thermoplastic polyurethane compounds developed for manufacturers who require a combination of elasticity, abrasion resistance, mechanical strength and flexible design possibilities. Available in natural and customized colors, with pellet dimensions and formulation options tailored to production requirements, our TPU materials are designed around the needs of specific plastic products and processing applications.

Unlike an unmodified standard polymer material, EXTRUTEX modified TPU compounds can be developed according to the requirements of the finished product, the intended processing method and the performance targets established by the customer. Depending on the selected formulation, customization may address hardness, flexibility, flow behavior, surface appearance, color and other application-related properties.

With Austrian design, laboratory and research and development expertise, combined with manufacturing in China, EXTRUTEX supports industrial customers seeking practical polymer material solutions for their production lines. Our experience in extrusion technology helps us consider material selection alongside the processing equipment and manufacturing requirements.

We can customize TPU pellet colors and sizes according to customer requirements. Whether you manufacture household appliance components, flexible profiles, protective parts, industrial products or other suitable TPU applications, our team can discuss a compound tailored to your project.

1. What Is Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)?

Thermoplastic polyurethane, commonly known as TPU, is a versatile thermoplastic elastomer that combines rubber-like flexibility with the processing advantages of thermoplastic materials. It is used in applications where conventional rigid plastics may be too stiff and ordinary rubber may not provide the required processing convenience or product design flexibility.

TPU belongs to the polyurethane family and can be formulated with different hardness levels, elastic behavior, chemical resistance and mechanical characteristics. The properties of a particular TPU grade depend on its chemical structure, formulation, processing history and intended application.

TPU is available in a broad range of material grades. Some grades are developed for flexible products, while others are designed for greater rigidity, abrasion resistance or demanding mechanical performance. Polyester-based and polyether-based TPU grades may also differ in their resistance to hydrolysis, chemicals, microorganisms and environmental exposure.

EXTRUTEX focuses on modified TPU pellet granules for application-specific manufacturing. Rather than treating TPU as a single universal material, we work with customers to identify the desired product properties and discuss the formulation and processing requirements needed to achieve them.

2. Modified TPU Pellets – Customized for Your Products

Different products place different demands on a thermoplastic elastomer. A flexible protective cover may require a soft touch and high elasticity, while an industrial roller or wear-resistant component may require greater hardness, abrasion resistance and dimensional stability.

EXTRUTEX modified TPU compounds can be discussed according to the requirements of your finished product. Customization options depend on technical feasibility, the selected polymer grade, testing requirements and production conditions.

Customized Colors

Our TPU pellet granules can be supplied in natural colors or developed in customized colors according to customer requirements. Color customization helps manufacturers create products that match their design specifications, product ranges, brand identities or assembly requirements.

Customers can provide a physical sample, a color reference or an agreed color specification. Final color matching depends on the TPU grade, pigment system, processing conditions and the appearance of the finished component. For repeat production, an approved sample and agreed color tolerance can help establish a consistent reference.

Customized Pellet Sizes

Pellet dimensions can be discussed according to customer requirements and the capabilities of the selected production process. Suitable pellet sizes can support convenient packaging, storage, conveying and feeding into compatible extrusion or molding equipment.

When requesting a customized pellet size, customers should provide information about the material feeding system, screw configuration, production rate and any limitations associated with their equipment. These details help determine whether the desired granule dimensions are suitable for the intended process.

Application-Specific TPU Formulations

TPU can be selected or modified around the properties required for a particular product. Depending on the available grade and technical feasibility, customers may discuss hardness, elasticity, abrasion resistance, tensile performance, flexibility, flow behavior and surface appearance.

These properties are interrelated. For example, a softer TPU grade may offer greater flexibility but behave differently during processing than a harder grade. A formulation intended to improve one characteristic may affect another. Therefore, material selection should consider the complete product specification rather than one property in isolation.

3. Key Characteristics of TPU Materials

TPU is valued for its combination of elastomeric behavior and thermoplastic processability. The exact performance of EXTRUTEX modified TPU pellets depends on the selected grade and formulation.

• Elasticity and flexibility: Suitable grades can deform under load and recover much of their original shape when the load is removed.
• Abrasion resistance: Many TPU grades offer strong resistance to wear, making them useful for selected components exposed to friction or repeated contact.
• Mechanical strength: TPU grades can provide useful tensile strength, tear resistance and load-bearing performance, depending on the formulation.
• Impact performance: Certain grades maintain useful flexibility and toughness under impact or repeated movement.
• Low-temperature flexibility: Some TPU grades retain flexibility at low temperatures, although the actual minimum service temperature depends on the grade and test conditions.
• Oil and grease resistance: Some formulations offer resistance to selected oils, greases and industrial fluids. Compatibility must be verified for the actual chemical and exposure conditions.
• Surface quality: TPU can be used for products requiring smooth, textured or soft-touch surfaces, subject to the selected grade and mold or die design.
• Thermoplastic processing: Compatible grades can be processed using suitable extrusion and injection molding equipment.
• Design versatility: TPU can be formulated across a wide range of hardness levels for different flexible and semi-rigid products.

Performance figures such as tensile strength, abrasion resistance and low-temperature limits vary by grade and test method. Specific values should be confirmed through the technical data sheet and relevant test results for the selected compound.

4. Product Specifications

Note: These specifications are indicative. Final hardness, mechanical properties, processing parameters, compliance documentation, order quantity and delivery time must be confirmed for the selected TPU compound before ordering.

5. TPU for Injection Molding

Injection molding is widely used to produce TPU components with defined dimensions, complex geometries and repeatable surface finishes. A suitable injection molding grade must match the material requirements of the finished part and the capabilities of the injection molding machine and mold.

EXTRUTEX can discuss modified TPU compounds for suitable molded products. Depending on the application, material selection may consider melt flow, hardness, elasticity, mold filling, surface appearance, demolding behavior, shrinkage and finished-part performance.

For applications requiring a high-flow TPU grade, the desired processing behavior should be defined and evaluated through the appropriate grade specifications and production trials. High flow alone does not guarantee successful molding; the material must also satisfy mechanical, thermal and durability requirements.

Customers should provide the intended product, part dimensions, approximate wall thickness, operating temperature and expected mechanical loads. If the part will contact oils, cleaning agents or other chemicals, the relevant exposure conditions should also be shared.

6. TPU for Extrusion Manufacturing

TPU is widely used in extrusion applications that require flexible, resilient or wear-resistant products. Depending on the grade, it can be processed into profiles, tubes, hoses, strips, protective covers and other continuous products.

EXTRUTEX works with extrusion technology and can help customers consider the relationship between compound properties and processing equipment. TPU processing suitability depends on the selected formulation, screw and barrel configuration, temperature profile, screw speed, die design, cooling conditions and downstream equipment.

Material feeding and drying conditions are particularly important for many TPU grades. TPU is hygroscopic, meaning it can absorb moisture from the surrounding environment. Excessive moisture during melt processing can cause defects, including bubbles, surface imperfections and reduced material performance. Drying requirements should always follow the grade-specific technical data sheet.

Before starting production, customers should verify the recommended processing temperatures, drying procedure, residence time and equipment settings. An initial trial can help establish suitable operating conditions and confirm product quality.

7. Potential Applications of Modified TPU Pellets

Depending on the formulation and verified performance, modified TPU compounds may be considered for a wide range of products.

Household Appliance Components

Suitable TPU grades can be used for selected flexible feet, protective components, grips, soft-touch elements, seals and other appliance parts. Temperature resistance, cleaning-agent compatibility and mechanical performance should be checked against the requirements of the finished product.

Flexible Profiles and Tubes

Selected TPU formulations can be considered for flexible profiles, tubing and other extruded components. The grade should be matched to the required flexibility, pressure or load conditions, temperature range and contact environment.

Protective Covers and Industrial Components

TPU's combination of flexibility and wear resistance makes certain grades suitable for protective covers, guards, flexible connectors and industrial parts that experience repeated handling or friction.

Wheels, Rollers and Wear Parts

Appropriate TPU grades may be used in selected rollers, wheels, pads and wear-resistant components. Hardness, load capacity, abrasion performance, rolling resistance and operating temperature should be considered during material selection.

Consumer Products

TPU is used in various consumer products that require a flexible or soft-touch material, including selected accessories, grips and protective components. Color, appearance, skin-contact requirements and product-specific compliance may influence grade selection.

Industrial and Technical Products

Manufacturers can also request customized TPU materials for specialized industrial applications. The compound should be selected according to the actual operating conditions, performance requirements and processing method rather than relying on the generic TPU designation alone.

8. How to Specify Your Customized TPU Compound

A clear product specification helps identify the most appropriate material. When contacting EXTRUTEX, customers are encouraged to provide the following information:

1. Product description: Explain what you manufacture and how the TPU component will be used.
2. Processing method: Specify injection molding, extrusion or another compatible production process.
3. Hardness requirement: Provide a target Shore hardness, if known, and indicate the relevant test method.
4. Color requirement: Share a color reference, physical sample or approved color specification.
5. Pellet dimensions: Indicate the preferred pellet size and any feeding-system requirements.
6. Mechanical performance: Describe the required flexibility, tensile strength, tear resistance, abrasion performance or other relevant properties.
7. Operating environment: Specify temperature range, exposure to moisture, oils, cleaning agents, UV light or other environmental factors.
8. Compliance requirements: Identify any applicable industry standards, declarations or customer-specific testing requirements.
9. Order quantity: Provide the estimated initial order and expected annual consumption.

Based on these details, the formulation and product specification can be discussed. Where appropriate, sample evaluation and trial production can help verify the material's suitability before regular manufacturing begins.

9. Quality Control and Consistency

Consistent material quality is important for reliable processing and repeatable product performance. Changes in moisture content, pellet dimensions, formulation or processing history can affect feeding behavior, surface appearance and mechanical properties.

For modified TPU compounds, quality checks can be defined according to the product specification. Depending on the grade, relevant checks may include visual appearance, color consistency, pellet dimensions, hardness, melt flow characteristics and application-specific mechanical testing.

Customers requiring a particular quality-management certificate, regulatory declaration or laboratory test report should confirm its availability and scope before ordering. Documentation requirements vary according to the selected formulation and end-use application.

10. TPU Handling, Drying and Storage

Correct handling helps preserve the properties of TPU pellets and supports stable manufacturing. Always follow the material supplier's grade-specific processing instructions.

• Moisture control: TPU can absorb moisture from the air. Dry the material according to the technical data sheet before melt processing when required.
• Sealed storage: Keep unused pellets in properly sealed packaging to limit moisture absorption and contamination.
• Temperature control: Use the recommended processing temperature range and avoid excessive heat exposure or prolonged residence time.
• Equipment compatibility: Confirm that the screw, barrel, die or mold is appropriate for the selected grade and product design.
• Clean material handling: Protect pellets from dust, foreign particles and cross-contamination from other polymers or colors.
• Color changeovers: Follow a suitable cleaning procedure when switching colors or formulations.
• Trial production: Test the material under controlled conditions and inspect the finished parts before routine production.
• Workplace safety: Follow the technical data sheet, safety data sheet and applicable workplace requirements.

Drying temperatures, drying duration and processing settings vary by TPU grade. Do not assume that the same parameters are suitable for every TPU formulation.

11. Why Choose EXTRUTEX Modified TPU?

Austrian Design, Laboratory and R&D

EXTRUTEX combines Austrian design and research and development expertise with manufacturing in China. This approach supports the development of customized polymer compounds and processing solutions for industrial customers.

Customization for Real Manufacturing Requirements

Our focus is on modified compounds that can be adapted to the needs of finished products. Customers can discuss color, pellet dimensions and application-specific performance requirements instead of selecting material only by a generic polymer name.

Material and Equipment Perspective

Our work with extrusion technology provides a practical perspective on the relationship between material behavior, production equipment and finished-product requirements. The aim is to help customers identify a suitable material for their manufacturing process.

Support for Industrial Production

We support material discussions around product specifications, processing requirements, sample evaluation and order planning. Technical documentation, samples and customized production arrangements are subject to the selected grade and agreed terms.

12. Ordering, Packaging and Delivery

The indicative minimum order quantity for modified TPU pellets is 500 kg, with standard packaging of approximately 25 kg per bag. Actual order conditions depend on the selected grade, color, pellet size and formulation.

Shanghai Port may be used for shipment, subject to the final logistics arrangement. The indicative delivery period of 5–7 working days applies only to qualifying available orders and must be confirmed before purchase. Customized colors, formulation development, testing and production scheduling may require additional time.

Samples may be available for material evaluation, subject to formulation, availability and agreed terms. Before confirming an order, customers should request the final product specification, applicable technical data sheet, quotation, packaging details and confirmed delivery schedule.

13. Frequently Asked Questions

Can EXTRUTEX produce TPU pellets in customized colors?

Yes. Natural and customized colors can be discussed. Please provide a color reference or sample so that feasibility and acceptance criteria can be evaluated.

Can the pellet size be customized?

Yes. Pellet dimensions can be discussed according to customer requirements and the capabilities of the selected production process.

Is this standard TPU resin or a modified compound?

This product is presented as a modified TPU compound intended for application-specific manufacturing requirements, rather than simply as an unmodified standard resin. Final composition depends on the selected formulation.

Can the material be used for injection molding?

Suitable injection molding grades can be discussed. The final grade must be compatible with the machine, mold design and required properties of the finished part.

Can the TPU pellets be used with extrusion equipment?

Potentially, depending on the selected grade and equipment configuration. Processing conditions, drying requirements and product specifications should be reviewed before production.

Can I request high-flow TPU?

A high-flow option can be discussed where technically suitable. Flow behavior and finished-product performance should be verified for the selected grade.

What is the minimum order quantity?

The indicative MOQ is 500 kg. Please confirm the current requirement for your chosen color and formulation.

Are samples available before bulk ordering?

Samples may be available subject to the selected formulation, stock status and agreed terms. Contact EXTRUTEX to discuss sample requirements.

Can TPU replace PVC?

TPU can replace PVC in some applications, particularly where elasticity, flexibility or abrasion resistance is important. However, the materials have different properties and costs. Suitability depends on the product design, service conditions, regulatory requirements and performance testing.

14. Request a Customized TPU Material Solution

Choose EXTRUTEX Modified TPU Pellet Granules for a customized thermoplastic elastomer solution designed around your manufacturing requirements. With options for natural or customized colors, pellet dimensions and application-specific formulations, our team can help you evaluate suitable materials for injection molding, extrusion and other compatible processing applications.

To receive a proposal, please share your product application, processing method, target hardness, color, pellet size, performance requirements and estimated order quantity. Product drawings, a reference sample or an existing material specification can help us understand your requirements more accurately.

EXTRUTEX – Austrian Design, Laboratory and R&D, Manufacturing in China.

Contact EXTRUTEX to discuss your customized TPU compound and find a suitable material solution for your production line.