As experts in the manufacture and transformation of high-performance technical foams for the industrial sector, ZFoam Industry would like to highlight a material that has become a preferred option in the sector owing to its excellent characteristics and reliability: foam rubber.
What is foam rubber?
This is a type of polymer material that can be made using ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer rubber (EPDM), chloroprene rubber (CR) or natural rubber (NR), among others. It is highly versatile and has unique properties, making it ideal for highly demanding professional applications, particularly in the industrial sector.
In fact, it is common to find it in the form of draught excluder strips, custom-made pieces, gaskets and stoppers owing to its excellent water and air-tightness, among other application as explained below.
Applications for foam rubber
In addition to the previous examples, foam rubber is commonly found in joint connections and seals; thermal, acoustic and electrical insulation and for equipment (such as building heating and cooling systems); shock absorbers; fragile goods transport; vibration damping; and a host of others.
This is a flexible and elastic materials whose outstanding properties are very important for the sector, such as:
- High resistance to extreme temperatures
- Resistance to outdoor exposure and adverse conditions (such as ozone, UV radiation, abrasion and chemical agents)
- High ability to be compressed with minimum deformation
- High endurance, even in aggressive environments
- Moldable and flexible material
- Impermeability
Among the most significant applications for foam rubber are airtight seals and shock absorbers because, in addition to its ability to be compressed with minimum residual (plastic) deformation, which means that it keeps its original shape even after compression, guaranteeing a reliable and enduring seal.
Foam rubber and extreme temperatures
The way this material behaves at extreme temperatures is another reason for its widespread use for industrial applications, given that it can withstand temperatures between -40ºC and 100–120ºC, with specific grades capable of withstanding temperatures to 140ºC. For this reason, it is common to see it in sectors as diverse as the automotive, aeronautics, rail, construction, logistics and home appliance industries.
In order to satisfy the needs your business may have for foam rubber. ZFoam Industry can provide the formats or custom pieces you require, with the possibility of including self-adhesive backing for ease of installation and improving its sealing capacity.
If you would like more information about this material or any of our solutions for industry, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our team of experts in high-performance technical foams will be happy to assist you.
