http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/topic/our-main-foam-grades-types Advice and discussion about foam en-US Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:53:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/search.php http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/topic/our-main-foam-grades-types#post-97 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:20:24 +0000 Ben 97@http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/ <p>What other types are available? </p> http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/topic/our-main-foam-grades-types#post-74 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:15:42 +0000 TomD 74@http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/ <p>What is meant by open and closed cell? </p> http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/topic/our-main-foam-grades-types#post-60 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:32:00 +0000 Admin 60@http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/ <p>Sorry for the delay in responding. The acoustic foam is open cell. </p> http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/topic/our-main-foam-grades-types#post-59 Thu, 27 May 2010 16:34:02 +0000 MR 59@http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/ <p>Hello? Potential buyer here! </p> http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/topic/our-main-foam-grades-types#post-58 Thu, 20 May 2010 15:13:41 +0000 MR 58@http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/ <p>Is your acoustic foam open or closed cell? </p> http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/topic/our-main-foam-grades-types#post-57 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:41:17 +0000 Admin 57@http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/ <p>The average foam is open cell, however dependent on the thickness used it may not allow light to pass through. </p> http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/topic/our-main-foam-grades-types#post-56 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:18:51 +0000 TheBrownTown 56@http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/ <p>Is the average foam open cell? I ask because i need the foam to let light through it. </p> http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/topic/our-main-foam-grades-types#post-51 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:44:41 +0000 Admin 51@http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/ <p>Please ask if you require help with foam selection. </p> http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/topic/our-main-foam-grades-types#post-50 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:25:08 +0000 webmaster 50@http://www.efoam.co.uk/forum/ <p><strong>Average (Soft)</strong><br /> This is light density foam suitable for headboards and general use. We do not recommend this grade for any seating application.</p> <p><strong>Medium</strong><br /> This is a medium density foam suitable for domestic seating cushions of 5" (12.7cm) or more in thickness. An ideal replacement for fibre filled cushions.</p> <p><strong>High (firm)</strong><br /> This foam is a high density quality seating grade and is suitable for many applications including quality sofa and upholstery seat cushions, boats, caravan bunks/seats, dining chairs and camper vans. By far the most popular grade of foam available in UK!</p> <p><strong>Severe (very firm)</strong><br /> This is very high density seating grade foam suitable for cushions that are less than 3" (7.5cm) in thickness. Suitable uses would include window seats, quality dining chairs, and vehicle restoration projects.</p> <p><strong>Reconstituted (Super firm)</strong><br /> Reconstituted or commonly known as Recon is a contract seating foam used for wheelchair seats, church kneelers, bar seating, bar stools and many packaging applications.</p> <p><strong>Reflex (medium)</strong><br /> Reflex is a branded foam product, ultimate in comfort and durability. It offers instant recovery after use, consistent shape retention over many years. Excellent for armchair / settee cushions and as a mattress without the need to bond different foams.</p> <p><strong>Reflex (firm)</strong><br /> Same as reflex medium, but firmer.</p> <p><strong>Memory Foam</strong><br /> At room temperature memory foam is harder than at skin temperature, which causes it to soften on contact and mould itself to the shape of a warm body within a few minutes. More information here: <a href="http://www.efoam.co.uk/memory.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.efoam.co.uk/memory.html</a></p> <p><strong>Random</strong><br /> This can be any grade of foam. It may be fabricated (glued) together. We do not recommend this foam for any specific application.</p> <p><strong>Packaging</strong><br /> High impact light weight packaging grade foam. Charcoal grey in colour. Suitable for all kinds of protective packaging applications, for example flight cases, briefcases, cardboard boxes, etc. </p> <p>Many other types and grades of foam available, including close cell polyethylene. </p>