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Table 1 Comparison of the properties of one- and two-part polyurethane foam

From: Active modification of the environment by a robot with construction abilities

 

One-part

Two-part

 

polyurethane

polyurethane

 

(ATF-504)

(HYPER ♯ 30)

Surface curing time [min]

10-15

0.5-1

Sufficient curing time

60

2

to support robot

  

climbing [min]

  

Complete curing time

18 hours

5-10 min

Optimal temperature [°C]

5-50

5-50

Optimal humidity [%]

40-70

N/A

Expansion ratio

1.3-1.8

1.5-2

 

(from 1-60 min later)

 

Density (when fully

0.025

0.03

expanded) [g/cm3]

  

Compressive strength [N/cm2]

4-6

17.2

Pulling strength [N/cm2]

9-11

26.4

Adhesion force [kg/cm2]

1

N/A

Thermal conductivity [W/mK]

0.030

0.023