How to Cut Costs on Your Protective Packaging20210520173235

How to Cut Costs on Your Protective Packaging

Amcon FoamMay 20, 20210 comments
Every online retailer, shipper, or business that moves freight should be concerned about the costs associated with the protective packaging they use. ...
The Different Types of Cushioning Applications for Foam20210502172621

The Different Types of Cushioning Applications for Foam

Selecting the right foam for a cushioning application is an important part of the manufacturing process. Because of the many classifications available...
Which Foams are Ideal for Floatation and Buoyancy?20210426213904

Which Foams are Ideal for Floatation and Buoyancy?

Amcon FoamApril 26, 20210 comments
While foam is used in many marine applications—from engine insulation and sound dampening to deck seating—the types of foam used in flotation applicat...
Choosing Between Anti-Static and Conductive Foams20210412212656

Choosing Between Anti-Static and Conductive Foams

Amcon FoamApril 12, 20210 comments
Static-sensitive electronic devices, components, and parts need a special type of ESD foam for shipping and storage. These types of foams help protect...
Advantages of Beaded Foam20210308212604

Advantages of Beaded Foam

Amcon FoamMarch 8, 20210 comments
Shipping and storing delicate items requires foam that can adequately protect the item from impact and various environmental conditions during shipmen...
Why Neoprene is an Ideal Material for Gaskets20210304170609

Why Neoprene is an Ideal Material for Gaskets

Amcon FoamMarch 4, 20210 comments
Many types of foams can be used as the primary material for industrial gaskets, but a common choice is neoprene foam. Neoprene foam, which has the che...
The Right Foam Properties for Seating Applications20210216170043

The Right Foam Properties for Seating Applications

Amcon FoamFebruary 16, 20210 comments
There are hundreds of types of foams and many classifications, each with unique properties that make them ideal for one or more applications. Manufact...
The Ideal Foam Packaging for Shipping Electronic Devices20210204165717

The Ideal Foam Packaging for Shipping Electronic Devices

Amcon FoamFebruary 4, 20210 comments
Electronic devices are some of the most complex devices to ship. Depending on the fragility of the item, they can be susceptible to static, vibration,...