Polyether Foam
In addition to fabricating polyether foam to custom designed specifications, New England Foam stocks polyether foam in bun, roll and sheet forms, in densities ranging from 1 to 4 pounds per cubic foot (PCF) and those colors most requested: white, yellow, pink, red green, purple, blue, gray, black and charcoal. Additional densities and colors are available upon request. Anti-microbial, anti-static, conductive and/or electrostatic dissipative (ESD) types of polyether foam are also available upon request.
Polyether Foam vs. Polyester Foam
In applications where the polyurethane foam will come into contact with a liquid-based solution, the polyurethane foam should be manufactured with polyether-based polyols. In applications where the polyurethane foam will come into contact with gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen and/or carbon dioxide, the polyurethane foam should be manufactured with polyester-based polyols.
Manufacturing Polyether Foam
Polyether foam is manufactured by mixing polyether polyols with catalysts and a blowing agent, forming in a free-rising, foamy froth that solidifies within minutes resulting in a slabstock bun of polyether foam ready for fabrication. It is during this manufacturing process that flame retardant additives can be introduced to meet various fire code standards, as well as anti-microbial, anti-static, conductive and/or electrostatic dissipative (ESD) additives.
Primary Applications for Polyether Foam
Polyether foam is utilized in an abundance of industries due to the materials' ease and low-cost of fabrication. Polyether foam's protective and cushioning properties make it the ideal material for packaging applications. Polyether foam's inherent comfort, support, and resiliency make it the clear choice for the medical, apparel and sports & leisure industries.
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