Engineered foam is a type of lightweight plastic that finds extensive usage in a wide range of end-use application. It is used in the manufacturing of waterproofing gaskets and shock absorption. In applications pertaining to sports and leisure activities, engineered foam is used in parts that require cushioning and lightweight impact such as flotation devices, helmet paddings, and wrestling mats.
Engineered foam is used in various applications such as insulation materials, packaging, wind energy, and cushioning of furniture. In engineered foam, solid and gas phases are combined at fast rate to give a resulting mixture that has a polymer matrix with bubbles or air channels incorporated in it. The gas, which is mixed with the foam, is called the blowing agent. It can be either chemical or physical. Physical blowing agents are those gases that do not take place in the chemical reaction ... Read more
