Polyurethane Snow Plow Wear Bars

Why Pick Polyurethane Snow Plow Wear Bars?

will outlast rubber, carbide, or metal blades

When winter comes at its worst, snow professionals cannot afford to be unprepared for the elements. Polyurethane Snow Plow Wear Bars will outlast rubber, carbide, or metal blades. These Wear Edges are specifically designed to be durable and will save you expensive downtime and maintenance costs.

Need to plow city streets, parking lots, or airport runways? It can be a challenge to keep these surfaces clear of snow and ice while minimizing damages to road surfaces and obstacles such as runway lights, reflectors, and manhole covers. Polyurethane Snow Plow Wear Bars are abrasion resistant and will break through all snow and ice while remaining flexible enough to absorb all impacts with road hazards, therefore reducing damages and scraping noise.

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Top 7 Reasons

Polyurethane Snow Plow Wear Bars Are Better Than Rubber And Metal Snow Plow Blades

  1. Outlasts Rubber by up to five times.
  2. Will not damage roadway markings, reflectors or cobblestone.
  3. Blades can be custom made to your specification
    NO LIMITATIONS – Deal directly with the manufacturer.
  4. Reversible design provides two usable wear edges doubling the life.
  5. Urethane quality blade at rubber pricing!
  6. Reduce truck downtime because you don’t have to change the edges as often – Cut maintenance costs.
  7. Eliminate plow scrapping noise. Preferred by hospital and apartment complex snow plow operators, also used by schools and universities to eliminate noise and damage.

The Surface Saver Snow Plow Blade Features

  • We offer single plow operations up to state DOT sized operations.
  • Extremely durable material outlasts rubber and cheaper grades of urethane.
  • Will not damage roadway markings, reflectors or cobblestone.
  • Hard enough to break up packed snow and ice yet soft enough to provide a squeegee clean surface on roads or runways full of slush.
  • Available sizes: 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” high x 1”, 1-1/2″ or 2” thick. Standard lengths up to 144″ long; longer lengths and different thicknesses available.
  • Available with mounting slots (3/4” x 3-3/8”) or blank (without punches).
  • Resists tearing and chunking, produces low frictional forces and reduced drag.
  • Polyurethane snow plow blades flex to absorb impacts and ride-over raised road obstacles, such as manhole covers, thereby reducing impact shock to both drivers and plowing equipment.
  • Reversible design provides two useable wear edges for double the life.
  • Polyurethane snow plow blade is flexible down to -30° C.
  • The Surface Saver Blades produce less friction than rubber blades, allowing higher snow plow speeds.

Plowing airport runways, city streets, and parking lots provides unique challenges to winter maintenance professionals.

The need to keep these surfaces clear of snow and ice must be balanced against the desire to minimize damage to the road surface and raised obstacles such as runway lights, reflectors, and manhole covers. The Surface Saver Snow Plow Blades are stiff enough to break through frozen snow and ice, yet flexible enough to absorb impacts with raised road hazards. Since the blade is helping to absorb the impact forces, plow driver safety is improved and equipment stress is reduced.

The Snow Plow Wear Edges set the highest standards for performance in the snow removal industry, offering exceptional service life in the harshest conditions.

Designed to combat unnecessary downtime and maintenance, these cutting edges feature specially-formulated polyurethane is site-tested to withstand temperatures to -30º below zero and is proven to outlast steel, rubber and plastic alternatives, as well as other polyurethane products in the industry.

The snow plow wear bars have a five times higher abrasion resistance than rubber blades. The wear edges are made from a special formulated compound will reduce labor cost and downtime. Our new compound gives you polyurethane quality blades at rubber/neoprene pricing.

We can customize our snow plow blades to any size you may need, but our standard wear bar sizes are 1/2″, 1″, 1 1/2″, or 2″.

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Polyurethane vs Steel Snow Plow Cutting Edges

Which Is the Best Cutting Edge for Asphalt, Noise Reduction, and Long-Term Cost?

Choosing the right snow plow cutting edge has a direct impact on plowing performance, surface damage, operator comfort, and seasonal operating costs. While steel cutting edges have long been the industry standard, polyurethane snow plow blades have become the preferred option for contractors and municipalities focused on asphalt protection, reduced noise, and lower cost per season.

Below is a technical, side-by-side breakdown of polyurethane vs steel snow plow cutting edges, based on real-world plowing conditions.

Noise Reduction: Why Polyurethane Is the Quiet Snow Plow Cutting Edge

Steel cutting edges

  • High metal-to-surface contact noise
  • Increased vibration transmitted into the truck and cab
  • Louder operation in residential and urban areas

Polyurethane cutting edges

  • Significantly quieter due to elastomeric damping
  • Reduced vibration and operator fatigue
  • Ideal for night plowing, residential routes, hospitals, campuses, and downtown areas

If you’re searching for a quiet snow plow cutting edge, polyurethane consistently outperforms steel.

ATV Snow Plow with Urethane Cutting Edge

Surface Protection: Best Cutting Edge for Asphalt & Decorative Surfaces

Steel edges scrape aggressively. That’s good for ice, but hard on surfaces.

Steel snow plow blades

  • Can gouge or scrape asphalt, especially in freeze-thaw conditions
  • Damage sealed lots, pavers, stamped concrete, and decorative surfaces
  • Higher liability risk for surface repairs

Polyurethane snow plow edges

  • Flex slightly under load, conforming to surface irregularities
  • Protect asphalt, parking decks, speed bumps, and manhole covers
  • Reduce surface scarring and long-term maintenance costs

For contractors asking “what is the best cutting edge for asphalt?”, polyurethane is the safer, surface-friendly answer.

Wear Rates: Abrasion vs Impact Behavior

Wear isn’t just about hardness. It’s about how the material wears.

Steel cutting edges

  • Wear fastest on rough or broken pavement
  • Susceptible to chipping, edge deformation, and uneven wear
  • Transmit impact directly into the plow frame

Polyurethane cutting edges

  • Excellent abrasion resistance on asphalt and concrete
  • Absorb impact instead of transferring it
  • Wear evenly across the blade face, extending usable life

Polyurethane doesn’t spark, chip, or fracture, making it ideal for mixed urban routes.

Cold Weather Performance: Flexibility vs Brittleness

Cold temperatures expose material weaknesses fast.

Steel

  • Stays rigid in extreme cold
  • Increased chatter and bounce on uneven surfaces
  • Higher risk of equipment stress

Polyurethane

  • Maintains flexibility in sub-zero conditions
  • Better surface contact across uneven pavement
  • More consistent scraping without chatter

This cold-weather resilience is why polyurethane edges are widely used in municipal and airport plowing applications.

Cost Per Season: Contractor Math That Actually Matters

Steel edges are cheaper upfront, but cost more over time.

Steel

  • Lower initial purchase price
  • Shorter service life on asphalt
  • More frequent replacements
  • Increased surface repair liability

Polyurethane

  • Higher initial cost
  • Longer wear life per edge
  • Fewer changeouts per season
  • Reduced damage claims and downtime

When contractors calculate true cost per season, polyurethane often delivers a lower total cost of ownership, especially on high-cycle routes.

Quick Comparison: Polyurethane vs Steel Snow Plow Cutting Edges

Performance Factor

Polyurethane

Steel

Noise level

Quiet

Loud

Asphalt protection

Excellent

Poor

Wear consistency

Even

Uneven

Cold weather behavior

Flexible

Rigid

Surface damage risk

Low

High

Cost per season

Lower (long-term)

Higher (replacement & repairs)
Which Snow Plow Cutting Edge Should You Choose?
  • Choose steel if you’re breaking thick ice on gravel or unpaved surfaces
  • Choose polyurethane if you plow:
    • Asphalt parking lots
    • City streets
    • Residential routes
    • Commercial properties
    • Noise-sensitive areas

For most modern plowing operations, polyurethane snow plow cutting edges provide the best balance of performance, protection, and profitability.

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