High Load Bearing Foam Pads
Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd convert pads using a range of polyurethane materials, including those made using High load bearing polyurethane foam.
High load bearing foams are manufactured in block form of in 2.3m x 2m or 2.3m x 1m in size, which can then be split into sheets in thicknesses up to around 100mm - but can be laminated to achieve thicknesses greater than this. These sheets can also be joined to form rolls all of which can be used to cut bespoke size pads.
High load bearing foam pads are manufactured using drawings or samples provided by our customers, with whom we work closely to ensure the final product is to their exact specification providing samples where needed. Depending on the size and quantity needed, these pads can be manufactured using one of our any saws or presses, they can also be produced plain or with a choice of finishes including foils, self adhesives or laminated to other materials, depending on the size and quantity of the gasket, they can be supplied as loosely packed parts, or kiss-cut on rolls for quicker and easier application.
Product Enquiry
For information on High Load Bearing Foam Pads please complete the following quick enquiry or call us on +44(0)1384 252555.
Characteristics of High Load Bearing PU
- Standard Colour: Dark Grey
- Density: 20-24KG/M3
- Nominal Hardness: 215 -290 Newtons (BS EN ISO 2439:METHOD B 2008)
- Tensile Strength: 110 KPa (min)
- Elongation at Breaks: 100% (min)
- Force @ 25% compression: D3574-81 Test B1,45-60 lb (force @ 25% compression) Physical properties are measured using the relevant BS4443 Test
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Samples - Technical High Load Bearing Foam Pads
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What are High Load Bearing Foam Pads?
As with other polyurethane foams, High density polyurethane foam is generally made from two ingredients: polyol, which is petroleum-based, and diisocyanate - these two ingredients make up the basis of polyurethane foams. HLB or High density polyurethane foam pads are popular across many industries, offering excellent support and shock absorption.
High load bearing foam pads (HLB) cut parts are of particular interest to the electronics market where cushioning fragile components is key. HLB foams can be manufactured in varying firmness levels (this firmness isn’t to be confused with density) for use in different applications and industries which require different levels of support.
Using in-house machinery ASG can produce high load bearing foam pads as squares or rectangles with the option of radius corners, and also as circular or oval shaped pads or ‘discs’, in a range of thicknesses. Manufacturing pads in-house even means we can supply them in a plain or self adhesive backed finish and even laminate multiple types of material together to create bespoke and unique variations.
Why Use High Load Bearing Foam Pads?
HLB foam pads are popular due to their load bearing properties and the resistance to impact and force they offer. As with other Polyurethane foams, High Load Bearing Polyurethane foams can be manufactured in various densities and also grades to include Flame Resistance properties.
High density foam pads are popular and known for their ‘viscoelastic’ properties - i.e the materials resistance and recovery after force has been applied.
Although HLB foams can be manufactured in varying densities and levels of firmness, hybrid foams can also be made by laminating HLB foam with other lower density materials, which allows manufacturers to be able to offer bespoke levels of firmness so that pads can be made to suit every application type.
Alternative PU & Packaging Foams
- Acoustic
- Egg box
- Pick & Pluck
- Basotech
- Polyester
- Polyether
- Recon
- Retic
Benefits of using High Load Bearing Polyurethane Foam
- Durable and Study
- Excellent levels of viscoelasticity and recovery
- Available in many sheet sizes
- Can be laminated to other materials
- FR and Anti-Static grades available
- Easy to cut
Advantages of using High Load Bearing Polyurethane Foam Pads
The high load bearing foam pads manufactured by ASG are not only found used as mechanical and engineering components, but also within many commercial and residential seating applications.
Due to their excellent viscoelastic properties, they are also great for use in automotive applications as interior fillings, industrial applications such as buffer or impact pads or as seals and gaskets.
HLB pads can also be used for packaging and transporting fragile components within the electronics market where they hold products in place offering a high level of protection and cushioning delicate items. High Load Bearing PU is available in a choice of densities and thicknesses, but can also be laminated to other materials to offer bespoke levels of firmness.
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