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Comprehensive guides and tools for optimal design

Design Resources Center

Access comprehensive guides, technical data, and design tools to optimize your foam applications.

Technical Guides

Comprehensive guides covering material selection, design considerations, and application best practices.

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Data Sheets

Detailed technical specifications for all our materials, including physical properties and performance data.

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Design Tools

Interactive tools to help you select materials, calculate requirements, and optimize your designs.

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Technical Guides

Material Selection Guide

Comprehensive guide to selecting the optimal foam material for your specific application requirements.

  • Material property comparison
  • Application-specific recommendations
  • Environmental considerations
  • Cost optimization strategies
Download PDF (2.4 MB)

Design Considerations

Essential design considerations for foam applications to ensure optimal performance and manufacturability.

  • Compression set guidelines
  • Temperature effects
  • Tolerance considerations
  • Design for manufacturability
Download PDF (3.1 MB)

Adhesive Selection

Guide to selecting the right adhesive for your foam application and substrate materials.

  • Adhesive types and properties
  • Substrate compatibility
  • Environmental considerations
  • Application methods
Download PDF (1.8 MB)

Fabrication Guide

Detailed information on foam fabrication methods, capabilities, and design considerations.

  • Cutting methods and tolerances
  • Die cutting considerations
  • Lamination techniques
  • Assembly recommendations
Download PDF (2.7 MB)

Technical Data Sheets

Material Grade Density Temp Range Key Properties Action
XLPEXL-1001.5 - 6.0 lb/ft³-70°C to 100°C Thermal insulation, chemical resistance View
PVCPV-1003.0 - 15.0 lb/ft³-20°C to 80°C Weather resistance, flame retardancy View
EPDMEP-1002.0 - 8.0 lb/ft³-40°C to 120°C Weather/UV/Ozone resistance View
UrethaneUR-1001.5 - 20.0 lb/ft³-40°C to 90°C Abrasion resistance, load bearing View
PVNPVN-1003.0 - 10.0 lb/ft³-30°C to 90°C Chemical/Oil resistance View
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Interactive Design Tools

Material Selector Tool

Interactive tool to help you select the optimal material based on your specific application requirements.

Compare material properties
Filter by requirements
Generate recommendations
Launch Tool

Compression Calculator

Calculate compression force, deflection, and compression set for various foam materials.

Calculate compression force
Determine optimal thickness
Estimate compression set
Launch Tool

Cost Optimization

Analyze material and design options to optimize cost while maintaining performance.

Compare material costs
Analyze design alternatives
Identify savings
Launch Tool

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