Understanding Thermal Conductivity and Resistance in Foam20221130154502
Understanding Thermal Conductivity and Resistance in Foam
November 30, 20220 comments
Foam is often used in applications that require temperature control and insulation because of their level of thermal conductivity and resistance. Whil...
The Essential Qualities of Waterproof Foams20221026171257
The Essential Qualities of Waterproof Foams
October 26, 20220 comments
Waterproof foams are often used in marine applications, industrial applications that involve heavy exposure to water, moisture, and chemicals, and man...
What Are Low Permeability Foams?20221016170914
What Are Low Permeability Foams?
October 16, 20220 comments
Some applications call for the blocking of liquids and gases, particularly applications that need foam for gasketing, which is why the best types of f...
Polyethylene Foam: Uses, Types, and Essential Properties20220926170033
Polyethylene Foam: Uses, Types, and Essential Properties
September 26, 20220 comments
Polyethylene foam is a versatile foam that is known for its durability, light weight, and resiliency. It’s these properties that make the foam ideal f...
Ester, Ether, and the Different Varieties of Polyurethane Foam20220831163911
Ester, Ether, and the Different Varieties of Polyurethane Foam
August 31, 20220 comments
Polyurethane foam is a widely used material because of its versatility and its ability to be customized. No matter the application, there is likely a ...
What Are Low Density Foams and When Should They Be Used?20220813162901
What Are Low Density Foams and When Should They Be Used?
August 13, 20220 comments
Low density foams are categorized by their weight per unit volume (measured in pounds per cubic foot, or PCF). Many foam manufacturers will list their...
The Advantages of High Resiliency Foams20220724213549
The Advantages of High Resiliency Foams
July 24, 20220 comments
High resiliency (HR) foams are used across multiple applications in many industries, most commonly in foam cushioning applications like mattresses, fu...
Why Foam Porosity Matters20220617201601
Why Foam Porosity Matters
June 17, 20220 comments
Identifying the porosity of a piece of foam is critical to determining whether it can be used in a particular application. Foams that are considered p...