AQUA LILY PAD STREAMLINES SUPPLY CHAIN WITH DOMESTIC XLPE FOAM FROM WORLDWIDE FOAM Project: Lake floats that withstand UV and tear resistantanceLocation: Elkhart, IN Customer: Aqua Lily Pad Challenge: Driven by the rising international tariffs and prohibitive lead...
Monarch 5032 For EV Battery Vibration and Noise Damping: How A Tier 1 Supplier Moved from Problem to Prototype in 5 Days A leading automotive converter needed a reliable, cost-effective cushion between a vehicle frame and battery case to control vibration and noise...
Our Extruded crosslinked foam (XLPE) is specially engineered for roof closure and sidewall closure to deal with the harshest climates and boasts a fine closed-cell structure for superior weatherproofing. These specialized foams are designed to seal the gaps and joints...
Difference in the foams Within the same density, two-stage foams typically come out with a smoother surface, less pinholes, and slightly better physical characteristics. One-stage tends to be heavier and have a coarser surface. What is the manufacturing process?...
Glossary Term Definition Crosslinking Ties all the polymer molecules together. When the molecules are tied together, they aren’t easily torn apart from each other. Crosslinking makes both elastomers and plastics stronger, improving physical properties such as...
Shore A V.S. Shore 00 V.S Asker C Shore Hardness Scales provide us with a common reference point when discussing raw materials. The hardness of a foam can be critical for specific applications. The most common testing standard is ASTM D2240, which uses a variety of...
