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Looking for Non-Off Gassing Foam? These are Your Options

Amcon FoamApril 29, 20240 comments
Foam off-gassing can lead to a host of issues, from health hazards to product degradation, if it’s used as a packaging or shipping material with produ...
Navigating the Maze of Foam Compliance Standards20240326141037

Navigating the Maze of Foam Compliance Standards

Amcon FoamMarch 26, 20240 comments
Foam standards not only ensure the safety and efficacy of products; they also confirm a company’s commitment to operational excellence. In short...
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...
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...
Foam Spotlight: The Uses and Benefits of Polyurethane Foam20231017154151

Foam Spotlight: The Uses and Benefits of Polyurethane Foam

Amcon FoamOctober 17, 20230 comments
Polyurethane foam (PU) is a versatile and widely used material with applications that span from furniture and mattresses to insulation and automotive ...
Foam Options for Low Abrasion Applications and Class A Surfaces20230916134355

Foam Options for Low Abrasion Applications and Class A Surfaces

Amcon FoamSeptember 16, 20230 comments
Low abrasion foams are designed to be used in packaging and other applications where the objects they protect have sensitive surfaces that are suscept...