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Our company provides laminated structures made of rubber materials and steel plates that respond to horizontal loads and contribute to vibration reduction, seismic isolation, vibration control, and vibration suppression. We offer a lineup of 'URB (Urethane Rubber Bearings)' with excellent damping properties and the ability to be colored, as well as 'NRB (Natural Rubber Bearings)' made from natural rubber. These can be designed to meet specific needs regarding the rubber's elasticity (hardness), shape, and dimensions. If you are considering vibration countermeasures in mechanical or structural design, please feel free to consult us. 【Features】 - Urethane products exhibit low stiffness and high damping across a wide amplitude range. Special shapes other than cylinders and prisms can also be produced using casting methods. - Natural rubber products are suitable as spring elements, with numerous applications in machinery, construction, and civil engineering. - The hardness (elasticity) of the rubber can be widely adjusted. *For more details, please refer to the materials available for download in the <Catalog>. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Rubber

Our company offers "urethane tires for material handling" that can be used for various applications, such as solid tires for reach forklifts and wheels/casters for mobile racks. Due to their high mechanical strength, they are resistant to high loads and impacts. Additionally, their high rebound elasticity reduces energy loss, allowing for the transportation of goods without dirtying the floor due to color transfer or peeling. 【Features】 ■ Low starting resistance and rolling resistance ■ Minimal heat generation even at high speeds and heavy loads ■ Difficult to burst, allowing for long-term use ■ High tensile strength at elevated temperatures, making cracks and fissures less likely *Please refer to the accompanying materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• caster

The collision buffer "Foam Urethane Buffer" is a product that helps cushion various collision objects. By changing the diameter and height of the urethane part, it can accommodate a wide range of requirements such as load capacity and displacement absorption performance, making it suitable as a cushioning device that meets on-site needs. 【Features】 ■ Lightweight and easy to install and handle ■ Damping performance reduces the repulsive force and vibration on collision objects ■ Capable of withstanding repeated collisions ■ The urethane part can be changed not only to a cylinder but also to a rectangular prism ■ Color changes are also possible *You can view materials that clearly introduce the features and characteristics from "PDF Download." Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Cushioning material

This product is a foam polyurethane sheet/block developed for vibration isolation, vibration damping, and cushioning applications, based on the formulation and design technology of polyurethane materials that have a proven track record in rolls and tires. It can accommodate various needs in terms of shape and dimensions. Additionally, this product is available in standard colors of black and blue, but we can also accommodate other colors, so please contact us if you have any requests. 【Basic Properties (Partial)】 ■ Long-term allowable stress (N/mm²): 0.20 (stress at 10% compression strain) ■ Long-term allowable strain (%): 10 ■ Short-term allowable stress (N/mm²): 3.0 ■ Short-term allowable strain (%): 70 ■ Mechanical loss coefficient: 0.20 (calculated from dynamic vibration tests) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Cushioning material

The urethane rubber for snow plows is a product used for snow removal operations on highways and airports during winter. Being an elastomer, it does not damage the road surface, and its excellent abrasion resistance allows for smooth snow removal operations. With high hardness (JISA90–97°) and high strength, it is also resistant to impact and has a long lifespan. Additionally, it is possible to recycle the waste material from used urethane rubber for snow plows to manufacture new products. 【Features】 ■ Does not damage the road surface due to its elastomer properties ■ Excellent abrasion resistance ■ High hardness ■ High strength ■ Resistant to impact *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

We would like to introduce our polyurethane rubber product, "Mighty Squeegee." Since our establishment, we have focused on the development of functional components as a specialized manufacturer of polyurethane rubber, and we have developed and proposed various polyurethane rubber materials. For squeegees, we offer a lineup of materials and hardnesses suitable for various applications. [Types] ■ Material Type: LM40**M Features: Solvent resistance ■ Material Type: LMC**M Features: Super solvent resistance ■ Material Type: LMC**MX Features: Super solvent resistance + Super abrasion resistance ■ Material Type: LMC**ME Features: Super solvent resistance + Static prevention *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

We would like to introduce various urethane materials that we handle. These products utilize mechanical strengths superior to those of general rubber, such as abrasion resistance, load-bearing capacity, and oil resistance. Thanks to our abundant stock, we can offer immediate delivery. While some sizes may not be in stock, we can accommodate short lead times. 【Urethane Rubber Sheet Standard Sizes】 ■ Thickness (t): 1–2 Width: 1,000・500・650 Length: 2,000 ■ Thickness (t): 3–6 Width: 1,000・500・650 Length: 2,000 ■ Thickness (t): 7–50 Width: 1,000 Length: 2,000 ■ Thickness (t): 60–100 Width: 1,000 Length: 1,000 Dimension unit = mm *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

Urethane tires are products that have strong mechanical strength, can withstand high loads, and are resistant to impacts. Due to their high rebound elasticity, they feature low starting resistance and rolling resistance, which reduces electrical energy loss. They are widely used in industrial equipment and society. Please feel free to consult us when you need assistance. 【Features】 ■ Strong mechanical strength ■ Can withstand high loads ■ Resistant to impacts ■ Low starting resistance and rolling resistance *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

The "urethane rollers" we handle are products that are widely used in fields requiring precision performance, such as office equipment and currency processing machines. We offer a consistent production system from molding to precision machining in this field, providing high-precision and high-functionality products. Please feel free to consult us when you need assistance. 【Features】 ■Consistent production system ■High precision, high functionality *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

The "urethane rolls" for steelmaking have been improved over many years of proven performance and are used by almost all major steel manufacturers. We can produce rolls with a maximum diameter of 1800φ and a maximum length of 5000mm, as well as small diameter products. We offer a wide variety of materials, including those required for chemical resistance, such as ringer rolls, and those needed for solvent resistance, such as applicator rolls. 【Features】 ■ Maximum diameter of 1800φ ■ Maximum length of 5000mm ■ Minimal edge wear *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

We would like to introduce our main polyurethane rubber products. We offer a wide range, including "polyurethane rolls" that accommodate everything from small rolls to large long rolls, and "polyurethane tires" used in industrial tires, wheels, and recreational wheels. Please feel free to consult us when you need assistance. 【Product Lineup】 ■ Polyurethane Rolls ■ Polyurethane Rollers ■ Polyurethane Tires ■ General Polyurethane *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

In this document, we introduce examples of applications for "Mighty Plen." We have a rich lineup including "LM1070 to LM1090," which excels in oil resistance, weather resistance, aging resistance, and wear resistance, as well as "LM2070 to LM2099," which excels in water, oil, acid resistance, weather resistance, aging resistance, and wear resistance. The content is designed to be easy to reference when considering implementation, so please take a moment to read it. 【Lineup】 ■LM1070 to LM1090 ■LM2070 to LM2099 ■LM3060 to LM3595 ■LM4030 to LM7080 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

Since its establishment, our company has supported social development as a "specialist in technology and quality" in the field of casting polyurethane resin, accurately responding to the needs of various industries. Through the technological development centered on polyurethane rubber, we are engaged in the development of new materials, new products, and new production technologies, while also leveraging our production technology in polyurethane casting to expand into other fields of liquid resins and liquid rubbers. As industry experts, we contribute to people's safe and enriched lives and continue to challenge the bright future ahead. 【Our Strengths】 ■ Extensive experience and reliable proposal capabilities as specialists in polyurethane rubber research and development ■ Polyurethane rubber "Mighty-Pren" commercialized with our unique technology ■ Consistent in-house production system for polyurethane rubber products ensuring quality *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

"Mighty-Pren" is a polyurethane rubber that has been thoroughly tested and developed from the material stage. It features a lineup of materials with load-bearing capacity, abrasion resistance, impact resistance, as well as water resistance, oil resistance, chemical resistance to acids and alkalis, solvent resistance to organic solvents, and strong recovery from deformation. Depending on the application, it does not contaminate or damage the target object, and it has a long lifespan, making it a material that balances ecology and economy. 【Features】 ■ Load-bearing capacity, abrasion resistance, impact resistance ■ Water resistance, oil resistance ■ Chemical resistance, solvent resistance ■ Long lifespan ■ Strong recovery from deformation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

Oats Chemical Co., Ltd. has been a "specialist in technology and quality" in the field of casting urethane resin since its establishment in 1971, accurately responding to the needs of various industries and supporting the development of society. Through the technological development centered on urethane rubber, we are engaged in the development of new materials, new products, and new production technologies, while also leveraging our production technology in urethane casting to expand into other fields of liquid resins and liquid rubbers. As a global company in the industry, we contribute to the safe and prosperous lives of people and continue to challenge the bright future ahead. 【Business Activities】 ■ Manufacturing and sales of various industrial products using urethane rubber ■ Sales of industrial rubber products and plastic products *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber
• plastic

Polyurethane rubber is used in various ways across different sectors of the industry. As customer demands are accelerating, there is a growing need for more flexible responsiveness. In our company, we thoroughly examine polyurethane rubber from the material stage to meet the needs of modern society. As a result of innovative and diligent research and development, we have successfully commercialized our unique polyurethane rubber, 'Mighty-Prene.' 【Features】 ■ Load-bearing capacity, abrasion resistance, impact resistance ■ Chemical resistance to acids, alkalis, and more ■ Solvent resistance to organic solvents ■ A material with strong recovery from deformation ■ Does not contaminate or damage objects depending on the application *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

Solvent-resistant, abrasion-resistant.

• Other conveying machines

We would like to introduce the "Antibacterial Urethane" handled by Oats Chemical. There is no significant decrease in physical properties compared to the unprocessed antibacterial version, and it has good dispersibility, allowing it to be used in its original colors. It can be applied to various materials such as LM10, 20, 30, 40, and LMF (for food use), so please feel free to consult us. 【Features】 ■ Excellent antibacterial properties ■ No significant decrease in physical properties compared to the unprocessed antibacterial version ■ Good dispersibility, allowing it to be used in its original colors *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other polymer materials

Otsu Chemical has been dedicated to the development of functional components as a specialized manufacturer of urethane rubber since its establishment, and has developed and proposed various urethane rubber materials. We also offer a lineup of materials, hardness, and shapes suitable for various applications in squeegees. 【Applications】 ■ Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) - Printing of circuits, insulators, and cream solder ■ Ceramic Capacitors - Printing of ceramics and electrodes ■ FPD - Printing of rib molding, phosphors, and insulators ■ General Printing - Art, silk, banners, shirts, etc. *For more details, please download the catalog.

• Rubber

Just by sticking it to the bottom of OA equipment, home appliances, and furniture, it provides earthquake resistance, vibration prevention, and anti-tipping!

• Rubber

We would like to introduce our "Natural Rubber Bearings (NRB)." By using a laminated structure that alternates layers of natural rubber and steel plates, we can achieve low horizontal stiffness while supporting structures and equipment. This allows for their use as seismic isolation and vibration control/damping components. The hardness (elastic modulus) of the rubber can be varied over a wide range. 【Features】 ■ The horizontal load-displacement characteristics exhibit high linearity (with low damping) ■ Can be treated as spring element components ■ Laminated structures using natural rubber are widely used in fields such as machinery, architecture, and civil engineering ■ We can accommodate dimensions according to your requirements for cylindrical and rectangular shapes *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Plastic bearings

This catalog introduces the "Mighty-Prene LMY Type." The LMY type urethane shows almost no decrease in hardness or tensile strength even after 4 months of immersion, and it has better water resistance than general urethane rubber. We provide clear explanations of "rubber materials," "physical properties," "water resistance," "acid resistance," and more, using tables and graphs. [Contents] 1. Rubber Materials 2. Physical Properties 3. Water Resistance 4. Acid Resistance 5. Alkali Resistance *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rubber

Oats Chemical is working on investigating the deformation state and stress/strain distribution of the urethane part through FEM analysis, with the aim of improving the design technology of the FORK WHEEL. This document summarizes the analysis results. While there are many areas that need improvement for accuracy in FEM analysis, we believe it is a very useful tool for enhancing design technology. If you have any requests or inquiries, please feel free to contact us. 【Contents】 ■ Analysis Conditions 　(1) Dimensions of the FORK WHEEL 　(2) Material and physical properties of urethane and metal core materials 　(3) Load conditions ■ Analysis Results 　・Von Mises Stress 　・Vertical Deformation Amount ■ Summary *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other analyses

Oats Chemical is advancing the possibility of improving load-bearing capacity (for use at higher loads than before) through FEM analysis of the FORK WHEEL. This document summarizes the analysis results. The analysis indicated the potential for use under load conditions higher than the design load previously established. In the future, we plan to deepen our investigation into improving load-bearing capacity based on experimental validation and other factors. 【Contents】 ■ Analysis Conditions 　(1) Dimensions of the FORK WHEEL 　(2) Material and physical properties of the urethane and metal core 　(3) Load conditions ■ Analysis Results 　・von Mises stress 　・Vertical deformation ■ Summary *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other analyses

It prevents high-frequency vibrations and dampens them.

• Rubber

LMC75M Hardness 75

• Printing Machinery

It has low rebound, so it doesn't bounce much.

• Other consumables

We will manufacture according to your needs.

• wheel

It is an antibacterial urethane sheet. Furthermore, it is also suitable for food use.

• Other safety and hygiene products

We would like to introduce our "Urethane Rubber Bearings (URB)." By using a laminated structure that alternates layers of urethane rubber and steel plates, we can achieve low horizontal stiffness while supporting structures and equipment, making it possible to use them as seismic isolation and vibration isolation components. Since we employ a casting method for manufacturing, we can accommodate not only cylindrical and rectangular shapes but also special shapes. 【Features】 ■ High linearity in horizontal load-displacement characteristics ■ Ability to achieve low stiffness and high damping over a wide amplitude range ■ High damping performance in the horizontal direction ■ Can also be used as vibration control and cushioning components ■ Can be customized to meet specific shape and size requirements *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Plastic bearings