Reticulated Polyurethane Foam

Reticulated polyurethane foam is a versatile material typically used to make products that are involved in filtration, sound absorption, fluid management, wiping and padding. This family of materials features high tensile, elongation and tear characteristics.

UFP Technologies has designed and fabricated a host of solutions using reticulated polyurethane foams includes liquid delivery components for medical devices, sound absorption components in automobiles, cosmetic applicators, air conditioner filters, and sponges. Reticulated polyurethanes high resistance to chemicals makes it an ideal material for filtration applications such as in lawn mower engines or wipes used in clean rooms.

The porosity of reticulated foams is vital when designing a custom component or product. UFP Technologies' technical expertise will help guide you to selecting the proper material for your component.

Fine Porosity
Reticulated polyurethane foams with porosities of approximately 80 to 100 pores per inch are often used to make products like sound absorption filters, microphone windscreens, wiping pads, liquid filtration and cosmetic applicators.

Medium Porosity
There are a wide variety of medium porosity options available to meet almost any need. As a general rule, reticulated foams are generally used as filters, acoustical panels and for controlled liquid delivery.

High Porosity
Highly porous foams are often used as sound attenuators, scrubber pads, furnace and air conditioner filters, and small engine air cleaners.

Compressed
When reticulated polyurethane foam is compressed, the material takes on a new set of properties ideal for other applications requiring high void volumes, uniform porosity, non-directional characteristics, exceptional breathability and uniform texture. Reticulated polyurethane is often compressed use for creating ink rollers, blood filters, and other products requiring wicking properties.