ISOLOSS LS Foam .125” thickness, rolled goods
At NEDC, we manufacture custom gaskets all day. One material we use to cut custom gaskets is polyurethane foams. Polyurethane foam is very popular for gap filling, gasketing, and shock absorbing applications. ISOLOSS™ polyurethane foam is made by a 3M subsidiary E-A-R.
Properties of 3M ISOLOSS LS Polyurethane Foams by E-A-R AEARO
ISOLOSS™ Polyurethane Foam is made up of fine, small cells. The material is versatile. It features a low compression set, and offers low outgassing. All of the tested data is highlighted in the brochure downloadable below. Some other features of the material include:
-High energy absorption
-Effective Vibration Isolation
-Great chemical resistance
-Flame Resistance, certified to UL HBF at certain thicknesses across materials
-A broad temperature range (40°F to 225°F)
-High internal strength (ISOLOSS™ features higher tear, and tensile that competitive brands)
-With the exception of LS-10xxLM*, all of the ISOLOSS™ materials are certified to UL-50, UL-508, and UL-514B.
What is ISOLOSS Polyurethane utilized for?
ISOLOSS is designed to be a gasketing material that can support the following functions:
-Shock Absorption
-Sealing in NEMA graded boxes for dust, and water sealing
-Mitigating Buzzing, Squeaking, and Rattling is dynamic applications
-Gap Filling for shock, impact resistance
-Sealing/Gasketing in minimum intrusion applications.
Below is a list of materials:
LS-10xxLM* (10lb density) – LS-15xx (15 lb density)- LS-20xx (20 lb density) – LS25xx (25 lb density)
What makes ISOLOSS different from other Polyurethane Foams?
If you aren’t aware, there are a number of Polyurethane Foam Materials available for different applications when shock absorption. However, ISOLOSS offers some key characteristics that other polyurethane foams do not. For example:
-10 lb densities, this is not available in other applications.
-No skid ability for foam movement
-These foams have significant compression set recovery that many other polyurethane foams don’t have.
-These foams have higher tear, tensile, and elongation charateristics compared to other foam products out there.
Can ISOLOSS Polyurethane Foam be C02 Laser-Cut?
ISOLOSS can be laser-cut, and also etched with specialty equipment. This etching allows for special identification of parts for example. NEDC can laser-etch/engrave ISOLOSS polyurethane per part to make special identification.
battery cushioning application
battery cushioning application
Nomenclature Part Number Breakdown:
LS=LS Branded Foams Polyurethane Foams
10, 15, 20, 25= 10 (lb/ft3) density, 15 (lb/ft3), 20 (lb/ft3), 25 (lb/ft3) respectively
XX= Thickness, 06=.062’’, 09=.093’’, .12=.125’’, 25=.250’’, 50=.500’’
More Information on ISOLOSS:
NEDC utilizes waterjet-cutting, die-cutting, knife cutting,other methods to cut these materials into finished shapes. ISOLOSS™ comes in 4.5’ wide rolls, and has a 5 year shelf life. In addition, if you need adhesive backing on ISOLOSS™, NEDC can provide this material with a 3M acrylic adhesive backing such as 3M 9472 or 9485PC adhesive tape. The typical color is a plain black. For more information on ISOLOSS™ Gasketing or you believe you have an application that could utilize this material please contact sales@nedc.com.
E-A-R ISOLOSS™ LS Foams Brochure (Click here to Download)
*Meets UL-50, UL-508, and UL-5148 standards