polyurethane | thermoplastic | Polyurethane | thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) | Thermoplastic elastomer |
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) covered hoses and Nitrile rubber (NBR) covered hoses have a lot of advantages compared to metal pipes.
There are other types of interlayer materials in use, including polyurethanes such as Duraflex-brand thermoplastic polyurethane film, manufactured by Bayer MaterialScience, Leverkusen, Germany.