Below is a chart of our foam offerings.
WARNING: All polyurethane foams including “FR” types will burn. Do not expose to any flame source.
Once ignited, they can produce rapid flame spread, intense heat, dense smoke and toxic gases causing death.
Warnings should be given to your employees and customers. Test data does not necessarily reflect a foam’s
performance under actual fire conditions.
Properties that Affect Foam Performance
There are a number of physical properties of flexible polyurethane foam that can be used when selecting foam cushioning for different applications. Following is a brief description of the physical properties of foam, and the importance of each. Physical properties of foam are measured under closely controlled conditions of humidity and temperature. Care must be taken to reproduce those conditions when testing samples of foam for physical properties.
Density
Measured and expressed in pounds per cubic foot (pcf), density is one of the most important of all foam properties. Density is a function of the chemistry used to produce the foam and additives included with the foam chemistry.
Density affects foam durability and support. Typically, the higher the density, the better the foam will retain its original properties and provide the support and comfort it was originally designed to produce.
IFD (Compression)
Indentation Force Deflection (IFD) is a measurement of foam firmness. Firmness is independent of foam density, although it is often thought that higher density foams are firmer. It is possible to have high density foams that are soft-or low density foams that are firm, depending on the IFD specification. IFD specification relates to comfort. It is a measurement of the surface feel of the foam.
IFD is measured by indenting (compressing) a foam sample 25 percent of its original height. The amount of force (in pounds) required to indent the foam is its 25 percent IFD measurement.The more force required, the firmer the foam. Flexible foam IFD measurements range from about 10 pounds (supersoft) to about 80 pounds (very firm).
Resilience
Resilience is an indicator of the surface elasticity or “springiness” of foam. Resilience can relate to comfort. Resilience is typically measured by dropping a steel ball onto the foam cushion and measuring how high the ball rebounds. Higher resilience in a foam often means that sofa seat cushions, for example, have a better “hand” or surface feel.
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1334 Standard Polyurethane |
Description: Used for packing, shipping, dog beds. 1334 not recommended for cushions or bedding.
When compressed for a long period of time it will often not return to its original form.
We cannot guarantee the foam will maintain its original shape during shipping. |
Specifications:
| Weight: |
1.0 lb. per cubic ft. |
| Quality: |
Low |
| Cell Structure: |
Open |
| Density lbs/cu. ft.: |
1.0 |
| ILD/50 sq. in. @25%(4 in.) |
28-32 |
| Resilience, % |
Low |
| Color |
White |
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Nimbolux High Density Foam |
Description: Standard foam often used in production manufactured furniture.
Sold primarily for mattresses, average sofa and chair cushions, window seats, boats, camping pads, etc... |
| Number |
Firmness |
Color |
Density |
Compression |
Typical Use |
| 1818 |
Soft |
Light Grey |
1.8 |
15-21 |
Seat Backs |
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1826 |
Medium |
Natural |
1.8 |
21-27 |
Seating |
| 1833 |
Medium Firm |
Natural |
1.8 |
30-36 |
Seating |
| 1845 |
Firm |
Blue |
1.8 |
40-50 |
Boat & RV Seating |
| 1860 |
Very Firm |
Natural |
1.8 |
60-65 |
Boat & RV Seating |
| 1875 |
Extra Firm |
Charcoal |
1.8 |
70-80 |
Transportation Seating |
| 2040 |
Firm |
Pale yellow |
2.0 |
38-43 |
Seating |
| 2244-FR* |
Firm-Very Firm |
Blue |
2.2 |
41-47 |
Seating |
*2244-FR "FIRE RETARDANT": "FR" foams have special formulas to reduce the burning rate.
2244-FR meets California Technical Bulletin #117, MVSS #302.
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Ultrafoam - High Resilience "HR" Foam |
Description: Our Best Foam - Use for Furniture, Bedding, All Seating applications.
Better feel, Longer Life. |
Specifications:
| Number |
Firmness |
Color |
Density |
Compression |
Typical Use |
| HR-21 |
Soft |
Peach |
2.5 |
20-26 |
Seats & Seat Backs |
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HR-28 |
Medium |
Peach |
2.5 |
25-31 |
Seating |
| HR-35 |
Medium Firm |
Peach |
2.5 |
32-38 |
Seating |
| HR-43 |
Firm |
Peach |
2.7 |
40-46 |
Seating |
| HR-52 |
Very Firm |
Peach |
2.9 |
50-55 |
Seating |
Passes flammability specifications for Cal. T.B. 117, FMVSS 302, and *FAR 25.853 (B)
*Certification not available for FAR 25.853(B). Manufactured to pass but EACH LOT MUST BE TESTED BY A INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED LAB TO CERTIFY FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT.
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| Description: Used as truck seating, weight equipment, outdoor furnishing and other covered padding. Has very high resiliency and stands up to high impact / usage. |
Specifications:
| Weight: |
6.0 lb. per cubic ft. |
| Density lbs/cu. ft.: |
6.0 |
| Sag Factor: |
Less than 1.8 |
| Tensile Strength, lbs/sq. in. |
10.0 |
| Resilience, % |
greater than 75% |
| Compression set, 90%, 22 hrs., 158° F |
Less than 10% |
| Color |
Multi-color |
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Description: Very good for outdoor uses, very resilient and buoyant, open cell structure.
Used for padding that is subject to high amounts of liquid. |
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