PVC foams
Created by combining different polymers to produce materials with unique properties, polyvinyl (PVC) foams are widely used in applications where closed cell foam solutions that are moisture, temperature and solvent resistant are required.
These predominantly cover industrial applications such as weather, dust and moisture seals, and insulation and filtration systems, as well as a wide range of stationery products such as ring binders and mouse pads.
As the leading engineering-biased UK-based foam manufacturer Technical Foam Services manufactures an expansive range of PVC foam products, developed for numerous applications.
Our main customer base is currently in the sealing and insulation industries, but we also supply both PVC foam industrial and consumer goods to the automotive, construction, electronics and stationery industries.
Unique properties, extensive opportunities
As a result of its unique, at times seemingly contradictory, properties PVC foam offers an effective and flexible solution in terms of the design possibilities, in which other foam grades would not fare as well.
For example, although the material is thermoset, it can still be thermoformed to create precision shaped products. Furthermore, while it is resistant to solvents, with the right expertise, it is still possible to laminate PVC foams and bond them to adhesive backings.
In addition, PVC foams are inherently low moisture absorbing, temperature, rot and mould resistant and extremely durable, making them the materials of choice for products such as seals, insulation, and HVAC applications.
The widest choice
We manufacture finished goods in three main types of PVC, which are:
- Quick recovery foams - where the material immediately recovers after compression
- Slow recovery PVC foams - ideal for filling irregular surfaces
- Extra Sticking grades - often used between sheets of glass to prevent breakage during transportation
While many converters only offer PVC foams in the most common colour, black, at Technical Foam Services we can also supply white, grey and brown options.
We are also able to supply PVC weldable foam in 2mm or 3mm thicknesses, which is widely used within the stationery market. Formerly produced by Duflex, which ceased production in 2007, in order to ensure a continued source of weldable products we developed an equivalent foam in-house, once again demonstrating our exceptional engineering capabilities.
A bespoke approach
With a strong focus on precision engineering, at Technical Foam Services we develop PVC foam products that far surpass "standard" goods to offer our customers superior performance in any given situation.
Produced on continuous rolls in thicknesses from 1mm to 35mm, the main density for PVC foam is 220kg/m3, but as specialist manufacturers, where required, we can supply foam in densities as low as 100kg/m3.
Although all of our PVC foams have an impressive working temperature of between -30 to 60 degrees C, where needed, we can also supply high temperature resistant grade, which will withstand up to 100 degrees.
With such a wide variety of potential applications, it is impossible for us to list each and every one here, but as we believe in taking a personal approach to each of our customers we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your individual PVC foam needs with you in order to identify the most effective solution.
PVC foams from Technical Foam Services
Here at Technical Foam Services, we create PVC foams that combine various polymers to produce innovative materials with unique properties, which are resistant to temperature, moisture and solvent.
Our PVC foams are widely used across a variety of industries. They feature in such applications as weather, moisture and dust seals, stationery products such as mouse pads and ring binder folders, as well as filtering and insulation systems.
PVC foams offer design and implementation flexibility that other foams simply cannot. This is partly because of its contradictory nature. Examples of this are that despite being thermoset, PVC foams can still be thermoformed into precisely shaped products, and despite being resistant to solvents, it's still possible to laminate and attach them to adhesive backings.
With their resistance to heat and moisture, PVC foams are the perfect choice for sealing and insulating products.
Insulation foam
Insulation foam is an alternative to traditional means of building insulation, such as fibreglass. The benefits of insulation foam are obvious; it significantly reduces energy costs by lowering your utility bills, as studies show that, on average, 40% of a home's energy escapes due to air infiltration through tiny gaps in walls, windows and doorways.
Insulating a building also reduces moisture, which will protect your home from the development of any mould or mildew, which can be harmful if allowed to grow; potentially causing rotting wood and allergic reactions.
As well as moisture and temperature control, by using insulation foam you can also enjoy reduced noise levels within your property, as it serves as a powerful shield against airborne sounds. Such are the environmental and economic benefits of insulation foam that many homes making use of it in the United States are rewarded by qualifying for state and federal tax reductions.
PVC foam sheets
Here at Technical Foam Services we stock of range of PVC foam sheets that offer you unlimited options when searching for solutions in the print, display and sign industries. They are lightweight, versatile, fire retardant and durable, and their flawless finish makes them as aesthetically pleasing as they are practical.
PVC foam sheets can be altered and customised to make them ideal for use in a variety of industries. Anti-static PVC foam sheets are developed for the specific purpose of resisting static electricity, while gloss finish foam sheets are brilliantly versatile and can be transformed for use in a plethora of ways, making them perfect for the display, sign and fabrication industries.
There are also solid PVC foam sheets that provide a large, smooth and glossy finished surface, which are perfect for both internal and external use. PVC foam sheets can also be used applied to great effect during the thermoforming and manufacturing of door panels.
