Is Foam Packaging Eco-Friendly? It Can Be, When Done Right.20230428135535

Is Foam Packaging Eco-Friendly? It Can Be, When Done Right.

Amcon FoamApril 28, 20230 comments
As sustainability becomes a larger focus for businesses, both from a cost and environmental perspective, businesses are seeking eco-friendly packaging...
How to Reduce Packaging Costs as the Price of Materials Rise20230404132029

How to Reduce Packaging Costs as the Price of Materials Rise

Amcon FoamApril 4, 20230 comments
As inflation rises, dragging up the cost of protective packaging products, cost has become a hot-button topic for many businesses. Increases in materi...
Is Closed Cell Foam Right for Your Application?20230323201651

Is Closed Cell Foam Right for Your Application?

Amcon FoamMarch 23, 20230 comments
Foam materials are vastly diverse in their qualities and uses, which are often determined by their cellular structure. Some foams have cells that are ...
The Capabilities of CNC Foam Cutting and Fabrication20230303201120

The Capabilities of CNC Foam Cutting and Fabrication

Amcon FoamMarch 3, 20230 comments
Foam fabricators use many tools and techniques to cut, shape, and fabricate pieces of foam so that they can be used in custom applications. This allow...
The Best Types of Foam for Commercial Seating20230215200806

The Best Types of Foam for Commercial Seating

Amcon FoamFebruary 15, 20230 comments
Foam is right at home in the cushioning industry, but not all types are ideal for cushioning applications. When it comes to commercial cushioning, cho...
How a Foam’s Cell Structure Changes its Capabilities20230130195815

How a Foam’s Cell Structure Changes its Capabilities

Amcon FoamJanuary 30, 20230 comments
When it comes to foam and thermoplastics, it’s all about the cell structure. Even the smallest changes to a foam’s cells can drastically alter its cap...
The Difference Between K-values, R-values, and U-Values in Foam20230103195359

The Difference Between K-values, R-values, and U-Values in Foam

Amcon FoamJanuary 3, 20230 comments
There’s no shortage of specifications when it comes to foam, and many terms aren’t always clear in what they measure. Two common terms that deal with ...
What Makes Cross-Linked Foams Like Polyethylene Different?20221226172306

What Makes Cross-Linked Foams Like Polyethylene Different?

Amcon FoamDecember 26, 20220 comments
When searching for the ideal foam materials for your application, you’ll often encounter the term “cross-linked.” What is a cross-link? It’s a type of...