Development of Polyurethane Handwheels for Artillery.
Abstract
Liquid polyether urethane elastomers were compounded and evaluated for use as structural materials for artillery handwheels in place of the plastisol-coated aluminum handwheels currently used. These urethanes have excellent stress-strain properties, excellent impact resistance over a broad temperature range, good stability against environmental deterioration and good resistance to various fluids and lubricants. Artillery handwheels fabricated from a liquid urethane compound are significantly lighter in weight and have superior impact resistance in the temperature range from +150 F to -67 F when compared with handwheels fabricated from plastisol-coated aluminum or phenolic plastic. (Author-PL)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0762562
Entities
People
- Wilbur M. Veroeven