Commonly Used Foam Materials

TMP Technolgies works with a variety of foam materials based on your design requirements. We have the expertise to assist you in choosing the right material for your foam needs. Following is the list of foam materials that we work with.

Open cell type foams:

Open cell foams are structured in such a way that the foam pores are interconnected to each other. They are soft, water-absorbent (hydrophilic) and have good insulation properties.

Polyurethane foam: Open cell polyurethane foams are used as cushioning and padding foams, rigid polyurethane foams are used in insulation panels, automotive suspension bushings.

Polyether foam: Polyether foams are open-cell, flexible and its cushioning properties is utilized in the packaging industry. Some polyether foams are also used as fire retardants and as conductive (ability to resist charges) foam.

Polyester foam: Polyester foams have superior tensile strength compared to polyether foams and are usually used in textile applications. 

Reticulated foams: Reticulated foams have highly porous structure and because of this, they are mostly used in filtering applications like in aquariums, filters in air-conditioning systems and vehicles, bacteria filters, and scrubbers.

Closed cell type foams:

Closed cell foam structures are structured such a way the gas pores are interconnected and surrounded with a layer of solid material. This makes the foam water-resistant (since there are no open pores to let the water through) and the material is stronger than open cell structured foams. Closed cell foams are widely used in packaging applications and also as padding foams and insulators.

Polystyrene foam:  Polystyrene foams are good thermal insulators. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid, tough, closed-cell foam that is used in packing materials (packaging peanuts). Extruded Polystyrene (XPS- commonly known as Styrofoam) has improved surface roughness that makes it an ideal substitute for corrugated cardboard.

Polyethylene foam: Polyethylene (PE) foam is another type of closed-cell foam that has strong resilient properties. Due to this, PE foams are widely used as shock-absorbent, vibration dampening, cushioning applications. It is lightweight,impervious to UV radiations and also has thermal insulation properties.

Cross Linked Polyethylene foam: Cross linked polyethylene is closed-cell water-resistant and lightweight foam similar to Polyethylene foams. It has almost all the properties of polyethylene foams except that it has superior strength in protecting Grade “A” class materials utilized in medical and electronic applications. The material has a smooth finish which gives it an aesthetic appeal during packaging.

 Melamine foam: Melamine foams are open cell structured foams with outstanding acoustical and thermal insulation properties. They are also used as abrasive cleaners Commonly used as scrubbers, melamine foams are used in several leading brands such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, 3M Scotch Brite Easy erasing pad etc.

Specialty foams:

Capu-Cell: Capu-Cell is our unique trademark hydrophilic polyurethane foam that enables us to create a unique line of products. It is a semi-closed cell foam with high absorbent properties, superior strength and is softer to touch. For more information on this technology visit us at http://www.foamsciences.com . Our Capu-cell foam can be widely used in a range of industries that include medical, consumer, electronics, automotive, health care, sporting goods and many more.

Anti-static foams: Foams that have tendency to resist electric charges and is used in packaging of delicate electronic components.

Prepolymer foams: Usually used as scrub foams they are highly water absorbent and do not scratch the cleaning surface. They are widely used as polishing foams especially in the automotive industry.

Foam Rubber or Latex foams: Rubber when manufactured with a foaming agent (usually polyurethane foam) results in foam rubber. The inclusion of rubber in the foam-rubber cell matrix increases the material’s strength. Foam rubber is usually used in mattresses and cushions. It is well known for its endurance.

High- Resilient (HR) foams: These are flexible polyurethane foams that have quick recovery from extreme compression and pressure. They are used in the manufacturing of expensive furniture, mattresses and cushions.

Silicone foam: Silicone foam is actually a rubber product that is used as gaskets, fire-stops and surfactants.

Neoprene foam: With excellent water and heat resistant properties and flexibility, neoprene foam is used in wide range of applications like orthopedic products, sporting goods, life jackets, survival suits, diving suits, boots, gloves etc.

Memory foam: Also known as visco-elastic polyurethane, memory foams retain and mold the shape of an object for a few minutes. Memory foams are usually used in making mattresses, cushions etc.