Product Description

With over twenty years of experience, Foamex is the world leading supplier of ink jet cartridge wicking material. The typical product is a reticulated fine pore, polyurethane foam that is either felted or compressed during cartridge assembly. The foam functions as a reservoir to consistently deliver ink to the print head and stabilize the ink during head movement. It also serves as a media to control backpressure to prevent either a flood or starvation of ink through the head and aids in consistent, predictable flow on demand.

The consistent and precise cell structure of our foam provides excellent control of capillary action. The physical properties include a totally open skeletal structure, which is both flexible and resilient, a high surface area combined with high void volume for maximum loading capability. Pore size, density and chemistry can be tailored for specific fluid handling requirements.

Our technical service group will work with you to find the foam that fits your needs in ink jet and other fluid handling applications.

specifications︰ Test..................................Minimum.........Maximum.......Units
　 　 　 　
Pore Size (Pressure Drop)...80.................100...................ppi
Density.............................1.80................2.20.................lbs/ft3
Tensile..............................20.0.......................................psi
Elongation.........................300........................................%
Tear..................................2.7.........................................lbs/in
CLD 25%R(2"x2"x1")..........0.15.......................................psi
CLD 65%R(2"X2"X1")..........0.30.......................................psi
Compression Set 50%..............................20....................%

Advantages︰ Industry Leadership
Foamex is one of the largest, most versatile supplier of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer products in North America. Foamex does business through the following four business units:
Foam Products - Products that are used in bedding, pillows, sofas, and couches.
Automotive Products - Polyurethane products that are used in over twenty different applications in today's automobiles, minivans, sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks.
Carpet Cushion Products - Includes rebond, sponge rubber, felt and prime polyurethane carpet underlay.
Technical Products - Includes a host of products used in a variety of applications including acoustics, gasketing, resevoiring, and filtration.

Foamex is the:
#1 Polyurethane Foam Producer
#1 Bedding Foam Supplier
#1 Automotive Trim Foam Supplier
#1 Carpet Cushion Producer
#1 Technical Products Leader
#2 Furniture Foam Supplier

Customer-Focused Technology
Foamex designers and engineers work with customers to develop innovative solutions for specific applications. Our scientists are experts on everything from polymer chemistry to manufacturing processes to emerging technologies.

New Product Development
Foamex is the pioneer in the development and commercialization of unique polyurethane products. We currently hold more than 225 patents, and offer technologies that cannot be duplicated elsewhere, including SMTSM, VPFSM and CPCSM.

Quality Assurance
Foamex was one of the first polyurethane manufacturers to complete QS-9000 and ISO-9001 certification for our facilities serving the automotive industries.

Customer Service
Foamex has one of the largest manufacturing and distribution network in North America, to facilitate just-in-time delivery nationwide. We also continue to expand our operations in Mexico and Asia.

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