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Composites, Foams & Other Materials & Products

This category includes composites such as carbon fiber composites or fiberglass, foams & other materials and products used in avaition and other industrial applications.

Composite Materials

Composite materials are made up of two or more materials with different chemical and physical properties and exhibit enhanced properties compared with their base materials. Typical examples include reinforced plastics, such as fibre-reinforced polymer or fiberglass, composite wood such as plywood, ceramic matrix composites, carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP), or carbon fiber composites, and others. Carbon fiber composites are made by combining carbon fibers with a resin, such as vinyl ester or epoxy, to create a composite material with higher performance properties. They are stronger, lighter and more durable alternatives for many applications traditionally made with wood or metal. With a typical tensile strength of 400 – 500 ksi and average density of 1.55 g/cc, CFRP composites can be up to 10 times stronger and 5 times lighter than steel. 

Kevlar® is an extremely strong , heat-resistant, synthetic, lightweight fiber providing the perfect balance of form and function. It delivers high tensile strength that brings improved protection and performance across a range of industries and applications (life protection, aerospace, automotive, mining protection, fiber optics, ropes & cables, consumer products and others). Whether it’s used for protection, consumer products or transportation, Kevlar® keeps you at the forefront of innovation.

Foam Materials

Foam materials are widely used in various industries and applications, from bedding and furniture to packaging and insulation. Different types of foam include:

Polyurethane Foam, a versatile and commonly used foam material used in the vast majority of home products and interior furniture including upholstery, mattresses, cushions, and insulation due to its excellent comfort and insulation properties.

Memory Foam, also known as viscoelastic foam, a type of polyurethane foam known for its ability to contour to the body’s shape and provide excellent pressure relief. Commonly used in mattresses, pillows, and medical applications.

Polyethylene Foam, a closed-cell foam with exceptional shock absorption and cushioning properties. This foam material is commonly used in packaging, sports equipment, flotation devices, and automotive applications.Because of its high density and firm structure, polyethylene foam is extensively used in industrial applications.

Neoprene Foam, a flexible and durable foam exhibiting resistance to water, oils, and chemicals. Often used in wetsuits, sports equipment, gaskets, and sealing applications. Neoprene foam provides excellent insulation and cushioning properties. Neoprene is most commonly known for its use in wetsuits, and comes as a layer of rubber usually coated on one or both sides with a thin layer of nylon material.

Latex Foam, made from natural or synthetic latex rubber. It is known for its elasticity, comfort, and breathability. Latex foam is used in mattresses, pillows, and upholstery. Natural latex foam is considered more environmentally friendly compared to synthetic latex foam. For the eco-conscious consumer, or those looking for a more luxurious feel to their cushions, latex is a popular option.

Polypropylene Foam, a lightweight and flexible foam that offers resistance to moisture and chemicals. It finds applications in automotive components, packaging, insulation, and cushioning. Polypropylene foam provides excellent thermal insulation properties.

Closed-Cell Foam consisting of sealed cells, making it impermeable to air and water. It offers excellent buoyancy and insulation properties. Closed-cell foam is commonly used in flotation devices, insulation, and water sports equipment.

Outdoor Foam, often described as reticulated foam, is specifically designed to withstand exposure to the elements. Unlike standard foam materials, outdoor foam is engineered to be more durable, water-resistant, and resistant to mold and mildew growth. Because of its open cell structure, water and other liquids will easily pass through the foam, allowing it to dry quickly and easily, and reducing the chance for mold or mildew to develop in the cushion.

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HI-TECH FOAMS Confor™ Foam...

HI-TECH FOAMS offers a variety of specialty foams for confortable seating, crash protection and noise and vibration control. 

Confor™ Foam is an open cell elastomeric, ergonomic, urethane foam (formerly Temperfoam™) has been recognized as the best seat cushion available for comfort and impact safety since its development for  the Apollo Space Program. It offers enduring seating comfort, absorbs a much higher amount of impact shock compared to common polyfoam and it is flame resistant. Ideal for the disabled in wheelchairs, persons who sit for long periods of time at the computer, sewing machine, car, airplane, race car, over the road semi, and recreational vehicles. In addition, the company supplies several products including inflatable lumbar supports for the construction of seats.  

In aviation applications Confor™ Foam's unique ability to absorb impact and vibration provides a safety factor for aircraft and helicopter seating. It meets FAR 25.853, FAR 25.855, and CAL 117 burn specifications making it excellent for certified aircraft or homebuilts. 

Confor™ Foam comes in three different densities; soft, medium, and firm.  Each individual application will dictate which density or combination of densities to use. The best universal cushion for aircraft use is a 3" CF42/CF45/CF47 laminate. 

Confor™ Foam  is usually sold in standard seat sizes (16X18) or increments of 16X18 (see example).  Sheet sizes are 36X80. Available dimensions 1" X 16" X 18", 2" X 16" X 18" and 3" X 16" X 18". Some special sizes in 1", 2", or 3" thicknesses are also available on special request.

HI-TECH FOAMS also offers Aircraft Damping Composites (ADC), aircraft skin and trim panel noise and vibration damping composites engineered to provide maximum performance with minimum weight.

HI-TECH FOAMS products meet the FAR burn specifications but they do not come standard with certificate of compliance for flammability. However, this may be requested  at the time of ordering for an additional fee.

ConforTM Foam Click here for Environmental Resistance Properties Technical Data Table and Typical Properties (Flammability Specifications) for ConforTM Foam (reprinted from AeroE-A-R Specialty Composites data sheets).

TRIATIC Diamond & CBN...

TRIATIC INCORPORATED manufactures diamond and CBN (*) electroplated wheels, tools and other products for composite applications. They can be used for for applications in composites, fiberglass, ceramics, and other hard, abrasive materials. 

TRIATIC Diamond Countersinks are offered in various diameters and angles with or without slots and pilots, straight shanks or threaded shanks. The diamond coating is extremely tough and durable resulting in a tool with long life, reducing tool changes and unnecessary downtime. 

Their electroplated Diamond Coated Router Bits are available in a variety of sizes, with flat or round ends, with or without slots and coolant holes. The flat face is ideal for routing, slotting and trimming composites and other hard abrasive materials. The round end tools can be used to drill and form shapes. Slots enable quicker removal rates and improved clearance for deeper grinding. Coolant holes can be added for through coolant on the end of the tool and side ports.

TRIATIC also offers Diamond Saws, Circular, Hole & Jig. Their Saw Blades electroplated with 40/50 grit diamond are ideal for cutting off or slotting fiberglass and other fiber reinforced plastic and composite materials and alumina. Diamond hole saws cut more accurately, leave a smoother finish, and and last up to twice as long as carbide-grit-coated teeth. Electroplated diamond saw blades are for use on reinforced plastic, composites, stone, brick, and other abrasive materials with high silicon content. TRIATIC diamond saw blades are available with or without slots. Depending on the material, slots can help keep the diamond section free of loading, keeping the blade free cutting and cool. The diamond hole saws are unmounted but arbors are available if necessary.

(*) Diamond and Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) are both extensively used materials in tooling. Both are extremely hard. Diamond is a crystalline form of carbon. CBN doesn't exist in nature and is synthesized from boron and nitrogen. Generally, diamond is preferred for shaping extremely hard workpiece materials such as ceramics, carbides, stone and glass. CBN is better suited for applications generating high temperatures. TRIATIC diamond tools can be used with fiberglass, carbon, FRP, ceramics, carbide, quartz, marble/granite and other non-ferrous abrasion-resistant materials. CBN can be used with high speed tool steels, die steels, harden carbon steels, monel, inconel, rene, waspalloy and other hard ferrous superalloys.

(**) The abbreviation OAL in different TRIATIC parts means Overall all Length.

Composite Materials'...

Fabric-based composites are used considerably for applications in many different industriea including  aerospace, defense, automotive, marine, construction  and others. Depending on the appllication, the composite materials  and therefore the fabrics used for their production possess, are in most cases required to feature high durability and strength, light weight, and a meaningful cost for replacement of steel or other materials in different uses.

Different fabrics used for composite laminations come in different types such as knitted , woven, and nonwoven with woven fabrics often used as reinforcement materials. Textile-reinforced composite materials are generally lower priced and more widely available as they are increasingly being produced via automated rather than manual methods. Their textile fabrics are pre-formed in terms of weaving, knitting, braiding, stitching, nonwoven, and so on. The composition and structure of selected fabrics for reinforcement plays a significant role for achieving the expected performance characteristics from composites. 

Extending our product portfolio we offer a wide selection of reinforcement fabrics for the composites industry, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, and Kevlar®. Sourced by quality manufacturers or their distributors they come in in various weights and weaves, different widths (usually 38", 50" and 60"),  in rolls with cut to length capability in yards (YD) or packages of 1,3 or 5 yards. Some of our commonly demanded reinforcement fabrics include fiberglass fabrics featuring excellent strength, durability, and affordability, carbon fiber fabrics exhibiting high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent stiffness and DUPONT KEVLAR® brand aramid fabrics with their exceptional strength and resistance to impact making them a preferred choice in aerospace, and industrial applications requiring high tensile strength and toughness. Hybrid fabrics are also offered combining different types of fibers to achieve a balance between strength, stiffness, and cost. 

For additional information on listed products please consult the supplied documentation. For non-listed products please contact us.

HANSI MEGAGLUE® Epoxy Resin...

SHANGHAI HANSI INDUSTRIAL CO. (HANSI) is an adhesive producer with a wide product range of polyurethane and epoxy adhesives, acrylate and water-based adhesives, silicone adhesives and respective hardeners. HANSI adhesives are used in an extensive range of applications including aerospace, automotive, electronics, construction, transportation, filter, sound insulation and composite.

HANSI high performance solvent free two component epoxy resin adhesives can be used for bonding and sealing of large-area composite panels of metal and non-metal materials. They exhibit high strength and toughness and thermal shok resistance. Their VOC content makes them more environmentally friendly and safe. Different series include:

MegaGlue® 2003/5112/3042/ 45121V Series & ACROBOND® EP242 Series. Products in these series are widely used and feature good toughness, wide temperature application range and moderate activation time which can reduce VOC emissions, reduce weight and energy consumption.

MegaGlue® 4001/4001CM Series. Products are high viscosity fast curing toughened two-component epoxy based adhesives. They can be used for bonding and sealing of FRP, SMC, CGRP and other composite materials in rail transportation, automobile, aerospace and other industries. Mostly selected for their high strength and toughness and their fast curing.

MegaGlue® 3003/3010 Series.  Products in these series include toughened two-component epoxy based adhesives with high viscosity and fast curing. Used in surface repairs, edge sealings and landfilling in rail transportation, ship, van and other industries.

Depending on the selected product, HANSI MegaGlue® epoxy resin adhesives are offered in 50ml/400ml cartridges, 15 kg buckets or 20 kg barrels.

For additional information on HANSI MegaGlue® epoxy resin adhesives please consult the supplied documentation or contact us.

UNIFRAX® FIBERFRAX® Ceramic...

UNIFRAX® is the largest ceramic fiber producer worldwide with in-house paper-making capabilities. UNIFRAX® products include FIBERFRAX®Ceramic Fiber Insulation Blankets (S Durablanket 2300F and 2600F, Fibermax Blanket 3000F), FIBERFRAX® Ceramic Fiber Insulation Papers in different grades, FIBERFRAX® Ceramic Fiber Insulation Boards (Duraboard LD and HD 2300F, Duraboard 2600F and 3000F), FyreWrap Insulation Ducts (Elite Grease, Elite Air Distribution System (ADS), Dryer Protection System (DPS), Plenum and Cable) and High Temperature Textiles (Ceramic Cloths 2300F, Ceramic Tapes 2300F, Ceramic Square and Round Braids 2300F, Ceramic Twisted Ropes 2300F, Silica Textiles 2000F and Fiberglass Textiles 1000F. UNIFRAX® products are distributed by Thermal Products Company, Inc.

For FIBERFRAX® Ceramic Fiber Insulation Papers please consult the Product Description section and supplied documentation. Other products can also be supplied on demand. Please contact us.