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Absorbing Foams

Available in three market-specific formulations, E-A-R's proprietary TUFCOTE® acoustical absorbing foams reduce noise levels within enclosed spaces—from equipment cabinetry to vehicle cabs. These versatile urethane foams are available with a variety of protective facings, in standard thicknesses ranging from .25-inch to 2 inches.


ENLARGE IMAGE

Description:
SM - 1 mil Alum. Polyester RM - 1 mil Reinforced Alum. Polyester
CM - 1 mil Clear Polyester BU - 2 mil Black Urethane
SF - Textured Surface  

M-Series - formulated for transportation industry
E-Series - formulated for general OEM use
H-Series - formulated to meet many flame standards

Typical Properties (English Table)
* click the links below to see catalog pages for the products *
Product
(Complete Product Catalog)
X-100SM X-100CM X-100RM X-100BU X-100SF
Thickness (in) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Weight Nominal (psf)
ASTM D3574
H
E
M
0.14
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.13
0.13
Density Nominal (pcf)
ASTM D3574
H
E
M
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.7
1.6
1.5
Flammability
UL 94
H
E
M
Listed HF-1
Listed HBF
Listed HBF Meets HBF
Listed HBF
Meets HBF
Meets HBF
Listed HF-1
Meets HBF
FMVSS-302 H
E
M
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Meets
Thermal Conductivity—
K Value*

ASTM C177
(BTU in/hr(ft^2)F)

0.28
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.27
Tensile Strength (psi)*
Foam, ASTM D3574
at 73F, ambient humidity
15 15 15 15 15
at 158F, 100%
humidity x 2 wk

16

16

16

16

16

Facing, ASTM D882

36

17

29

42

N/A

Tear Strength (lbf/in)*
Foam, ASTM D3574

3.7

3.7

3.7

3.7

3.7

Facing, ASTM D1004
at 1 in width
420 506 484 1320 N/A
Elongation (%)*
Foam, ASTM D3574

at room temperature,
ambient humidity

200 200 200 200 200
at 158F, 100%
humidity x 2 wk
141
141
141
141
141
Temperature Range (F)*
Peak Performance
-40
to 225
-40
to 225
-40
to 225
-40
to 225
-40
to 225
RoHS Compliant
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

* Data for E-Series Only
The data listed in this materials summary are typical or average values based on tests conducted by independent laboratories or by the manufacturer. They are indicative only of the results obtained in such tests and should not be considered as guaranteed maximums or minimums. Materials must be tested under actual service to determine their suitability for a particular purpose.