Feb 2022 Newsletter: WF Recycling Programs
Recycle programs Worldwide Foam is devoted to not only being the leading material supplier in the industry, but becoming more environmentally aware and socially responsible. In 2021, we developed the XLPE foam recycling and pallet return programs that are designed to...
Jan 2022 Product Spotlight: 93020LE PSA
3M 93020LE PSA 3M 93020LE is a double-sided pressure sensitive adhesive, offering a 0.5 mil polyester film carrier to provide dimensional stability. With 3.7 mil 300LSE adhesive coated on each side of the carrier, this adhesive provides outstanding adhesion to low...
Jan 2022 Newsletter: The One Where WF Pivots
Using Substitution Materials to Avoid Delay During Supply Shortage The global supply chain issues are no secret and at Worldwide Foam, we are constantly evaluating and adjusting our supply model to maximize material availability. Our PIVOTS: XLPE LINEUP CHANGES: we...
What is Closed Cell Elastomeric Foam?
Closed Cell Elastomeric Foam : Getting to understand it. Closed cell elastomeric foam is a synthetic rubber with a vapor barrier surface (skin) and made of closed cell structures (pockets). Pocket Protection in Football and Foam In football, the success of the...
Dec 2021 Product Spotlight: Single Stage Cross-linked Polyethylene Foam
XP-65R Single Stage Cross-linked Polyethylene Foam Single-stage cross-linked polyethylene foam is one of our longest-tenured product lines, and exclusive to Worldwide Foam. The great cost-to-performance ratio and toughness make it a popular option for industrial...
Dec 2021 Newsletter: what a year
What A Year! We would like to thank all our customers for their support throughout 2021. This year had many unique layers and challenges for sure, but we banded together and made it work. We really appreciated having in-person contact again with our customers and...How To Select The Right Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA)
While pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes are ideal for bonding to a variety of materials (including foam, rubber, painted and standard metal finishes, a range of plastics, and other low surface energy substrates), the options may seem unlimited. How can you...Nov 2021 Product Spotlight: 1422 EPDM
1422 Sulfur-Free EMPD Blend Our 1422 material is a soft, flexible sulfur-free ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) blend, with an average nominal density of 5 lb/ft³. This ASTM-D1056 2A1 grade of closed-cell foam can be used in a wide variety of general...