Polyethylene Foams


Vulcan Corporation produces a line of cross-linked, closed cell , Polyethylene Foams known as VultraCell. These foams are available in a variety of colors and in densities of 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 lb/cu ft.

VultraCell Properties

Physical Properties
Units
VultraCell Foam 2 lb
VultraCell Foam 4 lb
VultraCell Foam 6 lb
VultraCell Foam 9 lb
VultraCell Foam 12 lb
Hardness
Duro 'A'
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25-35
30-40
40-50
55-65
Density
lb/cu ft
1-3
3-5
5-7
8-10
11-13
25% Compression Deflection
psi
6
20
35
45
55
Compression Set
% of Original
30
25
20
15
15
Tensile Strength
psi
25
100
170
200
370
Ultimate Elongation
percent
50
50
150
150
175
Die C Tear
lb/in
7
20
30
35
60
Water Absorption
lb/sq ft
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
<0.01
Resilience
percent
50
30
30
35
35
Thermal Stability
percent
2
2
2
2
2
Approx. Sheet Size
inches
48 x 96
 48x96
36 x 64 50x80
40 x 90 48x75
42 x 78


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