Bayer Introduces Lightweight Polyurethane To Make Shoes Lighter

Bayer Material Technology polyurethane lightweight technology has brought gospel to the footwear industry, especially in the production of sports casual shoes and safety shoes. Bayer materials technology focused on this technology at the 17th Guangzhou international footwear, leather and industrial equipment exhibition from May 30 to June 2, 2007. With the continuous development of the shoe market, sole manufacturers have a strong interest in Bayer Material Technology, a lightweight polyurethane technology. The reason why bays and bays have become the first choice in the field of raw materials such as bays and vinyl acetate is becoming the first choice in the field of raw materials such as bays and vinyl acetate Bayflex lightweight polyurethane system is the innovative polyurethane sole sandwich system of baysystems. Its density is less than 300 kggm3, and it can reduce the weight by up to 30% according to the structure of the sole. Bayflex lightweight polyurethane system can be in the form of three-component polyester injection molding system or two-component polyester pouring system. Compared with sole materials such as vinyl acetate copolymer, this technology has many superior properties, such as incomparable comfort, excellent shock absorption and excellent elasticity. Even after long-term use, the performance of the sole produced by this technology is still far ahead of the traditional sole materials such as EVA. The cost-effectiveness of Bayflex is incomparable to the production of lightweight polyurethane soles. Bayflex's excellent adhesion to all backing materials is another advantage of Bayflex's application in this industry. Bayer materials technology is introducing and promoting this latest footwear production technology to the Chinese market through its newly established global footwear technology center (GFCC) in Shanghai, China, to promote the development of advanced materials and technologies. In addition to R & D, the global footwear technology center is also responsible for providing technical support for the footwear industry. Thomas braig, head of molded products and elastomers at baysystems Asia Pacific, explained: "from the development of new technologies to the introduction and promotion of the market, the global footwear technology center can provide all the necessary services - it is not limited to Bayflex lightweight polyurethane system technology. The establishment of the global technology center of polyurethane and Bayer has provided great support for the global development of shoe science and technology The global footwear technology center is equipped with state-of-the-art footwear related equipment, including injection molding machines, casting machines for polyurethane and thermoplastic polyurethane applications, and pilot plants for prepolymer and polyhydroxy compound formulations. Braig concluded: "China's footwear production accounts for as much as 60% of the global footwear production, and the Asia Pacific region accounts for 80% of the global footwear output. Therefore, it is necessary to devote ourselves to the development of global footwear technology centers in the Asia Pacific market and introduce the latest product innovation such as Bayflex @ lightweight polyurethane system."