Compressed foams
Ink Rollers, Ink Pads, Ultra-thin Foams,
Compressed foams are specialised materials, which are produced by compacting reticulated polyurethane foam through a series of thermal forming processes to create denser materials with a uniform and exact cell size.
These unique characteristics offer specific benefits in applications where precise absorption and distribution are paramount and as a result the major use of compressed foams is in ink cartridges, rollers, pads and stamps, where accurate ink handling and distribution are vital.
As the leading UK-based specialist in producing a wide range of compressed foams for world famous brands, at Technical Foam Services we manufacture ink pads, rollers and stamps in almost 100 different grades of compressed reticulated foam to offer customers the bespoke, precision, quality products they require.
Attention to detail
Compressed foams are not simply standard foams, which have been made smaller. They are precision-engineered products that have been developed to offer specific benefits in ink and liquid handling applications. These benefits include:
- Homogenous cell size and 100% open-cell uniform porosity - to ensure even distribution of inks and liquids
- Narrow tolerance limits in thickness to weight ratios
- Superior void volume - to enable the optimum volume of ink or liquid to be stored
- Non-linting - for perfect printing every time
The widest choice
As a leader in compressed foams, Technical Foam Services offers a huge choice of solutions and products in this field, all manufactured to the very highest standards. This attention to detail also includes our conversion facilities, where we have established written protocols for handling compressed foams to ensure they are kept completely clean during all of our production processes.
Using both polyether and polyester reticulated materials we supply foams in a wide range of densities, air permeability levels, hardness and tensile and laminar strengths.
We manufacture compressed products in densities ranging from just 30kg/m3 coarse cell 60ppi, to the highest density of 350kg/m3 with a fine cell of 110ppi. Furthermore, we are the only UK-based compressed foam supplier that has the engineering capacity to produce foams with a tolerance of +/-0.25mm.
A bespoke approach
Not only do we offer the widest selection of compressed foam grades, we also provide unrivalled capabilities in terms of the range of goods we can manufacture.
With an in-house team of engineers, highly experienced in handling and processing compressed foams, we can develop bespoke solutions to meet individual customer's precise specifications in terms of size, shape and performance. These range from straightforward die-cutting right through to filmic coated compressed foams to enable easy insertion into the ink cartridge. In addition we can also supply products with hydrophilic, hydrophobic and oil repellent coatings to suit each specific application.
With the widest range of compressed foam grades and with processing and engineering capabilities that are second to none, at Technical Foam Services we have established a global reputation as an innovative and customer-focused manufacturer. As a result we now export compressed foam products around the world and count household brands such as Epson, Lexmark, Hewlett Packard and Tesco among our valued customers.
For a competitive quote and to discuss your individual requirements, contact our technical team.
What are compressed foams?
There's more to foam than meets the eye, with a whole range of options available to suit the needs of a variety of industries. Every version has its own specialism and uses, and compressed foam is just one option that's used in a number of different capacities.
Compressed foams are incredibly specialised materials, produced by compacting polyurethane foam to produce a denser material with a uniform cell structure. The resulting ultra-thin foam has unique characteristics that make it ideal for purposes where precise absorption and distribution is needed, and as such is regularly used in products such as ink rollers, ink pads and ink cartridges. This is because the cell size and porosity of ultra thin foams means that it's able to offer uniform and even distribution, something that ink rollers and ink pads rely on, so it's no wonder that this material is regularly used as ink-jet foam to provide superior results.
Compressed and ultra thin foams to meet all needs
These compressed, ultra thin foams are ideal for a range of applications, and here at Technical Foam Services we've got plenty of options to suit your needs. Our ultra thin and ink-jet foam comes in a range of grades and densities to suit a variety of requirements, offering a huge choice of solutions to meet the needs of customers in all industries. Ink rollers and ink pads may be common uses of ultra thin foams but the choices don't stop there, and if you come to us we'll gladly fill you in on the range of uses that ultra thin foams can fulfil.
Quality service from Technical Foam Services
Our ultra thin and ink-jet foams are manufactured to the highest of standards to ensure quality and total satisfaction, and with our expert team of in-house engineers we're able to offer a complete design and manufacturing service whether you're looking for ink rollers, ink pads or anything else that this foam can create.
We offer a range of products in different foam grades and manufacturing options to meet your needs, ensuring you get the best from any ink-jet foam you buy. We're leaders in the field and know how to get results, and being an established and trusted manufacturer we supply quality products to people across the globe so you can be sure that you're in good company. We don't just offer ink rollers and ink pads - this type of foam has numerous applications and we're always excited about discovering new ways of using it, so if you think your project could benefit from this specialist material then make sure you get in touch.
So, whether you want ultra thin foams for ink rollers, ink pads or indeed anything else, contact Technical Foam Services. You'll find a range of ink-jet foams to meet all needs, and being leaders in the industry means that you can rest assured of an exceptional result. Come to us today and you'll soon find the ink-jet foams that you're looking for.
