Acton Technologies, Inc. - UltraFlex™ Foam

A unique new technology creates open-celled construction foams that exhibit most of the known properties of Arkema's KYNAR® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) fluoropolymer without the use of blowing agents or melt processing. This method allows the creation of foams with substrates that would otherwise be sensitive to heat or chemicals used in other foaming methods. This composite technology creates properties that are not inherent in open-cell construction polymers.

PVDF Foam & Foam Composites

Viscoelastic Properties
Open-Cell Construction
Breathable
Does Not Support Combustion
Chemically Stable to 250ºC
Heat Resistant
Uniform Cell Sizing
70 - 90% Free Volume Spacing
Fillers Create Composite Structure
Transparent to UV Radiation
Weatherable and Water Repellent
Thermoformable

KYNAR ULTRAFLEX™ foam can be molded or thermoformed into a wide variety of shapes, thicknesses.

Open-cell structure allows for moisture vapor transmission and hydrostatic pressure resistance. Pore size can be adjusted with foam density.

Glass encapsulated in PVDF ULTRAFLEX™ resists bum-through by a propane torch longer than a 1/8" aluminum sheet, while exhibiting virtually no flame or smoke generation.

Unit of Measure

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Description	N/A A unique new technology creates open-celled construction foams that exhibit most of the known properties of Arkema's KYNAR® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) fluoropolymer without the use of blowing agents or melt processing. Viscoelastic Open Celled Construction Not affected by UV or Radiation Weatherable Water Repellent Broad Chemical Resistance Adding of fillers possible Low gas permeability when compressed Low sealing torque Available with acrylic adhesive and foil backing All values for reference only, not to be used for specifications.	N/A A unique new technology creates open-celled construction foams that exhibit most of the known properties of Arkema's KYNAR® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) fluoropolymer without the use of blowing agents or melt processing. Low smoke and toxicity generation Direct Flame Penetration Resistance Viscoelastic Open Celled Construction Not affected by UV or Radiation Weatherable Water Repellent Broad Chemical Resistance Glass Fiber Filled Available with acrylic adhesive and foil backing All values for reference only, not to be used for specifications.
Durometer Hardness	N/A 25 Shore OO	N/A 70 Shore OO
Foam Firmness	N/A 1 to 3 Firmness Rating Scale	N/A 8 to 10 Firmness Rating Scale
Tensile Strength	N/A 5 to 9 lb/in²	N/A 150 to 275 lb/in²
Elongation	N/A 105 %	N/A 25 %
Maximum Length	N/A 48 in
Maximum Width	N/A 24 in
Minimum Thickness	N/A 3/32 in
Maximum Thickness	N/A 1-1/2 in
Minimum Density	N/A 23.5 lb/ft³	N/A 8.5 lb/ft³
Maximum Density	N/A 35.5 lb/ft³	N/A 25.5 lb/ft³
Minimum Air Space	N/A 68 %	N/A 70 %
Maximum Air Space	N/A 78 %	N/A 92 %
Minimum Temperature	N/A -15 ºF
Maximum Temperature	N/A 500 ºF	N/A 620 ºF
Compression 25% Deflection	N/A 2.5	N/A 3.5
Compression 50% Deflection	N/A 8.5	N/A 5.5
Compression Recovery	N/A 11 %	N/A 14 %
Compressibility	N/A 80 %	N/A 56 %
Backing	N/A None
Filler	N/A	N/A Virgin Fine Glass Fiber
Color	N/A White
Chemical Resistance	N/A Kynar® resins demonstrate excellent resistance to an extensive array of chemicals. They resist attack from most inorganic acids and alkalis, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, organic acids, alcohols and halogenated solvents. However, strong alkalis (i.e. pH >12) and strong polar solvents such as acetone, ethyl acetate, dimethylformamide and dimethylacetamide can impede the effectiveness of Kynar® resins. Foam performance may be slightly lower to solid performance but will have a comparative effect.	N/A Kynar® resins demonstrate excellent resistance to an extensive array of chemicals. They resist attack from most inorganic acids and alkalis, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, organic acids, alcohols and halogenated solvents. However, strong alkalis (i.e. pH >12) and strong polar solvents such as acetone, ethyl acetate, dimethylformamide and dimethyiacetamide can impede the effectiveness of Kynar® resins. Foam performance may be slightly lower to solid performance but will have a comparative effect. Fillers may change chemical resistance properties.
Note	N/A For information on your application, please contact the exclusive fabricator of KYNAR ULTRAFLEX™ foams: The statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be accurate as of the time of printing. No warrantee of fitness for any purpose, or any other warrantee either expressed or implied, is made concerning the materials described herein. The user must thoroughly test the product prior to commercialization. No information provided can be used to develop patents, and the user is advised to take the appropriate steps to assure that this product will not result in patent infringement.