Foam Gaskets/Rubber Sponge
In applications where the integrity of acoustical foam must be preserved, perforated vinyl, metalized polyester film, aluminum or other substrates can be bonded to it.
Specifications
How to Choose the Right Foam
The densities, compressibility and deflections will affect foam function. Higher is better for sound absorption (12400FES vs. 10200FCU)
Thicker material is better for sound absorption especially for high frequency (not a lot of effect in low and mid frequency)
Choose a convoluted foam (12499FCO) when you have low and mid frequency and when you have space.
Polyurethane
General Specifications of Polyurethane:
- Excellent performance over broad temperature range
- Excellent compression set resistance
- Good chemical resistance
- Inherently flame retardant
- Lower bend recovery and compression resistance than Nylon
- Lower flex fatigue and abrasion resistance than Nylon
Polyethylene
General Specifications of Polyethylene:
- Very versatile and economical
- Good resistance to moisture
- Very flexible and resilient
- Good thermal insulation and noise absorption
- Superior UV resistance
PVC
General Specifications of PVC:
- Ability to seal for long periods
- Excellent shock absorption and vibration properties
- Superior UV stability (un-treated) compare to UV stabilized Polypropylene
- Wide service temperature range
- Flexible, resilient and easily compressible
Solid and Sponge Rubber Materials:
EPDM
General Specifications of EPDM:
- Excellent resistance to ozone, weather, water, steam and natural aging
- Very good flexibility at low temperatures
- Excellent product for outdoor applications
- Performs poorly when exposed to oil, fuel, and hydrocarbon solvents
Neoprene
General Specifications of Neoprene:
- Moderate resistance to oil and fuel
- Good resistance to flame and weather
- Very good resistance to abrasion, alkalis, acids
- Performs poorly when exposed to aromatic hydrocarbons, and offers limited flexibility at low temperatures
SBR
General Specifications of SBR:
- Excellent impact strength
- Very good resilience, tensile strength, abrasion resistance
- Very good flexibility at low temperatures
- Poor resistance to ozone and sunlight
- Very little resistance to oil, gasoline and hydrocarbon solvents
PVC
General Specifications of PVC:
- Good chemical resistance
- Very good recovery after compression set
- Excellent shock absorption properties
- Performs good when exposed to alcohol, oil, and fuel
- Performs poorly when exposed to degreasing hydrocarbon solvents
Natural Rubber
General Specifications of Natural Rubber:
- High tensile strength
- Superior resistance to tear and abrasion
- Excellent rebound elasticity (snap)
- Good flexibility at low temperatures
- Excellent adhesion to fabric and metal
- Poor resistance to heat, ozone, and sunlight
- Very little resistance to oil, gasoline, and hydrocarbon solvents
Usage
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