Transform Transit: Custom Urethane Dunnage Solutions

What is Urethane Dunnage?

Urethane dunnage refers to precision-molded supports, trays, and inserts made from cast polyurethane, engineered to protect products during transit, storage, and production. Known for its non-marring properties and exceptional customizability, urethane dunnage can be tailored to fit virtually any part or component.

PSI Urethanes manufactures custom dunnage with durometer ratings ranging from 20A to 90A, giving you the flexibility to match the exact firmness or softness needed for your application. Whether you need soft cushioning or rigid support, urethane delivers.

Key performance benefits include:

Impact and Vibration Dampening: Absorbs shocks and movement to safeguard delicate or precision-made parts.
High Load-Bearing Capacity: Withstands heavy weights and pressure without breaking down or deforming.
Abrasion Resistance: Maintains shape and function even after repeated handling or harsh environments.
Completely Customizable: Designed to perfectly match the size, shape, and handling requirements of your product.

From aerospace to automotive, urethane dunnage provides superior protection that extends product life and reduces costly damage.

How Custom Molded Dunnage Raises the Standard

1. Long-Lasting and Dependable

Custom urethane dunnage is built to stand up to challenging environments again and again. Unlike foam or basic plastics, urethane doesn’t break down or lose shape easily, even with repeated use. This strength helps businesses cut back on the need for constant replacements and supports long-term environmental and cost goals.

Industries like automotive and manufacturing, where containers and inserts are reused often, gain confidence from knowing their products are better protected trip after trip. Urethane’s solid build means it can handle weight, sharp corners, and pressure without giving out. To see what’s possible with custom solutions, explore Custom Molded Polyurethane Products.

2. Non-Marring

Keeping surfaces blemish-free matters for both quality and appearance, especially with parts that need to look or perform a certain way. Custom urethane dunnage is made to hold components in place without scratching or marring them. This is a game-changer for sectors such as aerospace or electronics, where each part must look and function exactly right.

If your needs extend to flat stock or liners, Urethane Sheeting can be tailored alongside custom dunnage, providing yet another layer of gentle protection.

3. Cushioning for Impact

Shipping and assembly lines present plenty of risks for fragile or precision-made pieces. While common package inserts may fall short, custom urethane dunnage absorbs impacts, shocks, and drops better. Its material “gives” where needed, creating a stable cushion that helps prevent loss or defects.

Each insert is made to fit the shape of your product, so it stays secure and movement is minimal. This helps reduce the chance of damage from shifting, a must for intricate electronics, glass panels, or machinery parts that don’t tolerate rough handling.

4. Built for Heavy Loads

Custom urethane dunnage is engineered to support substantial weight without cracking, compressing, or deforming. Its high load-bearing capacity makes it an ideal choice for heavy-duty applications where traditional materials like foam or plastic fail under pressure.

Whether you’re transporting machined components, metal parts, or industrial assemblies, urethane dunnage maintains its shape and performance. It distributes weight evenly and resists crushing forces, helping protect both the product and the container system it’s used with.

This strength is especially valuable in automotive, industrial, and OEM manufacturing, where parts can be bulky and awkwardly shaped. With PSI’s custom formulations, every urethane insert is designed to handle the load and deliver long-term durability in even the most demanding environments. For inspiration on how different markets are benefiting, visit Industries Served.

Industries and Products Transported with Polyurethane Dunnage

Automotive

Automakers use custom urethane dunnage to keep parts like engine blocks and machined elements safe from scratches or rough handling. This helps keep production lines running smoothly and parts arriving in top condition.

Aerospace and Defense

From flight instruments to sensitive defense gear, these applications call for packing that resists marking and absorbs hits. Urethane dunnage keeps these vital components safe so they arrive and function as planned.

Manufacturing

Manufacturers rely on custom urethane dunnage to protect components during assembly, storage, and transit. In electronics manufacturing, it secures circuit boards and displays from shocks and scratches. Across industries, urethane trays and inserts prevent damage, reduce downtime, and support efficient production.

Industrial Equipment

Large, heavy parts need supports that won’t give out under pressure. Custom urethane dunnage holds up to tough weights and shapes, showing its value in demanding workplaces.

Medical Devices

Transporting health-related devices calls for a clean and damage-free result, both for safety and compliance. Urethane can be shaped for a precise fit, helping these tools stay safe during the journey.

Consumer Goods

High-end furniture and similar items get extra care with urethane solutions that help prevent dings and scratches, leaving a strong first impression for your customers.

Smart Choices for Product Protection

When choosing protection for shipping or storage, businesses weigh price, efficiency, and practicality. Custom urethane dunnage makes this decision simpler. By shaping each piece to fit your products, you cut down on waste, shield your investment, and make your workflow easier.

If you’re shipping delicate equipment, updating your line setup, or just looking to cut back on preventable loss, custom urethane dunnage is a solution that puts people and products first.

Key Benefits of Polyurethane Dunnage

Non-marring and safe on finishes
Excellent impact and vibration absorption
High load-bearing strength
Abrasion and chemical resistance
Long-lasting performance across multiple cycles
Fully customizable for size, shape, and durometer
Fast to tool and adaptable to production needs