Elasto Proxy custom-fabricates foam rubber parts for a variety of applications. We source foam rubber materials that meet all of your requirements, and then use our water jet cutting machine to cut foam insulation up to 4" thick. Examples of foam parts we've produced include foam grips for hospital bed grab-handles, mattress overlays, and foam insulation for truck cabs.

Elasto Proxy also provides custom fabrication services for composite materials. Typically, sandwich-like composites contain foam layers for applications such as thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, and/or vibration dampening. Foams made of ether, ester, and Triamid have different material properties, so our solutions providers will listen to all of your material requirements before recommending the right foams.

Acoustic and Thermal Insulation

The acoustic insulation that Elasto Proxy supplies is usually made of polyethylene (PE) or polyester foams that allow sound waves to bounce off. These sound dampening materials may also include a sound absorbing barrier for blocking unwanted noise. Most acoustic insulation has an open cellular structure that permits the passage of air. Closed cell acoustic foams are used in underwater applications.

Elasto Proxy also offers thermal insulation for absorbing or deflecting heat. Self-extinguishing firestocks are available, too. With heat insulation, material properties are important factors to consider. Silicone compounds may be recommended, especially for applications such as engine cabs that require both thermal and acoustic insulation.

Vibration Dampening

Elasto Proxy supplies vibration damping products for shock absorbers and floor matting. With shock absorbers, microcellular urethane at the end of the pin supplements the shock absorption from the coils or springs. With floor mats like the ones used in military vehicles, vibration damping products help protect soldiers from the vibrations (shock or blast waves) caused by improved explosive devices (IEDs).

Unlike open cell foam acoustic insulation, vibration damping products are usually made of closed cell foam or even solid materials. To reduce shock and vibrations, a foam material that won't rip or break may be sandwiched in the middle. Depending on the application, a solid material of varying durometer(duro) or hardness can be used instead.