Strength to Weight Ratio: The Load-Bearing Capacity of Foam Materials20240214223658

Strength to Weight Ratio: The Load-Bearing Capacity of Foam Materials

Amcon FoamFebruary 14, 20240 comments
In materials science, strength-to-weight ratio often dictates the suitability of a material for specific applications, and it’s important to consider ...
Impact Resistance with Foam Packaging? See the Best Options20240208222051

Impact Resistance with Foam Packaging? See the Best Options

Amcon FoamFebruary 8, 20240 comments
As consumers turn to online shopping for almost all their needs—from electronics to home goods— businesses are under more pressure than ever to ensure...
How Blowing Agents Impact the Ways in Which Foams Can be Used20240117144641

How Blowing Agents Impact the Ways in Which Foams Can be Used

Amcon FoamJanuary 17, 20240 comments
When choosing the right foam for your application, you’ll likely hear the term blowing agent. What are blowing agents? How do they impact the chemical...
Weight Challenges: Choosing Foam Packaging for Heavy Products20240108144618

Weight Challenges: Choosing Foam Packaging for Heavy Products

Amcon FoamJanuary 8, 20240 comments
Packaging and shipping heavy products come with a unique set of challenges businesses need to address. Providing high-performing protection can be cos...
The Best Foam Options for Shipping Large, Bulky Items20231222163717

The Best Foam Options for Shipping Large, Bulky Items

Amcon FoamDecember 22, 20230 comments
Shipping large and bulky items requires careful attention to the packaging used to protect them. To ensure these items arrive at their destination uns...
Foam Spotlight: Everything to Know About Polypropylene Foam20231207162637

Foam Spotlight: Everything to Know About Polypropylene Foam

Amcon FoamDecember 7, 20230 comments
Polypropylene foam (PP) is a foam material with a wide range of applications. It’s known in many industries for its unique properties, versatility, an...
How to Integrate a Foam Supplier into Your Manufacturing Process20231114200311

How to Integrate a Foam Supplier into Your Manufacturing Process

Amcon FoamNovember 14, 20230 comments
When it comes to custom foam products, the detail matters, and the choice of materials can significantly impact the success of your products. That’s w...
The Best Water-Resistant Foam Options for Marine and Packaging Applications20231108194829

The Best Water-Resistant Foam Options for Marine and Packaging Applications

Amcon FoamNovember 8, 20230 comments
Certain liquids—from oils and grease to other solvents—can easily degrade many types of materials. Even water can have a bad impact on materials like ...