PORON FOAM

PORON FOAM

Poron foam provides sealing and cushioning in thin displays, medical devices, electronic enclosures, and automotive and industrial applications.

Poron foams die cut cleanly and are easy to fabricate into custom gaskets and cushioning pads. These cellular urethanes range from super-soft to very firm, and support the use of a wide range of adhesives. Made by Rogers Corporation, Poron microcellular urethanes are recommended for long-term sealing and impact management. Design engineers can choose from many different formulas and select Poron foam with varying thicknesses.

Why Choose Poron Foams?

Poron’s excellent compression set resistance helps to prevent permanent material deformation that can cause custom gaskets to leak, or shock isolation pads to fail during impact. Poron is inherently flame-retardant without the use of additives, and is free from plasticizers that can corrode metal or cause embrittlement. Poron foam also provides chemical resistance and supports engineering designs over a wide modulus range.

Poron Foam Applications

Poron gaskets can be die cut from many different types or grades of Poron foam. Examples include the 4701 and 4790 families of materials.

Poron foam materials are also available for low-compression force sealing; electronic devices, thin displays, and industrial sealing; electrical conductivity and EMI shielding; and specific requirements such as UL 94 flame resistance.

Low-Compression Force Sealing

Poron AquaPro 37

Poron AquaPro 37 foams prevent the ingress of water and resist automotive fluids. These flame-retardant urethane foams meet UL 94 HBF and FMVSS 302 requirements. They also perform reliably between 40°C and 90°C for constant use, and can withstand intermittent temperatures of 120°C. Because they do not contain plasticizers, Poron Aqua Pro 37 foams are environmentally-friendly and have low outgassing.

Poron AquaPro 4701-41

Poron AquaPro 4701-41 foams also provide tight sealing under low compression force. These microcellular urethane foams contain greater closed-cell content, and are recommended for applications that require vacuum sealing. Poron AquaPro 4701-41 urethane foams come in standard thicknesses that range from 0.031” to 0.500” (0.79mm to 12.7mm). All grades are engineered to be soft, and provide excellent sealing.

Poron Condux Plus Foam for Electrically Conductivity and EMI Shielding

Poron Condux Plus provides reliable grounding and effective shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI). With its low electrical resistance, this high-performance foam offers high electrical conductivity. Because Poron Condux Plus maintains its thickness over time, product designs can achieve more consistent electrical connections. This cellular urethane foam also supports die cutting with clean, straight edges for optimum performance.

Specialty Poron Foams for Die Cut Shapes and UL 94 Gaskets

Other types of specialty urethane foams include the Poron Soft Seal Series, which is designed for sealing at 6 pounds per cubic foot. Interstate also die cuts Poron V-0 foam, a polyurethane that’s designed to meet all UL 94 requirements for both the V-0 and HBF flammability ratings.

We are Experts at Poron Foam Converting

Interstate Specialty Products uses precision die cutting to convert these and other types of Poron foam materials for a wide range of components. To learn more about how Poron foam and precision die cutting can support your application, contact us on-line or call (800) 984-1811. Also, read our blog post about Poron Foams for Compression Set Resistance to learn more!

*Properties and applications shown throughout this website are typical. Your specific application should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability.

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