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Military - Explosion Suppressant Foams

Reticulated polyurethane foam

Our reticulated polyurethane foams for explosion suppression and surge/noise mitigation are unique, environmentally friendly materials for use in the fuel tanks of aircraft, boats, military vehicles, competition and emergency vehicles, automobiles, and trucks – virtually any vehicle where the possibility of fuel tank explosion exists, or where surge/noise mitigation is required. Explosion Suppressant Foams (ESF) are ideal for use in fuel storage tanks and containers, both stationary and portable.

Tested and Tried

Explosion Suppressant Foam

Explosion Suppressant Foam (ESF) has been used successfully in thousands of installations for over three decades. Proprietary manufacturing processes and special thermal reticulation techniques permit production of flexible skeletal foam structures with precisely controlled pore sizes and without cell membranes. The resultant “open pore” foam exhibits many unique characteristics and offers special advantages in fuel tanks for explosion suppression, fuel surge control, and noise mitigation applications of all kinds.

Mitigate fuel spray in the event of rupture from compressive forces
Minimize explosions by the ignition of fuel vapors in the tank caused by electrical arcing, lightning strikes, or static discharge
Baffle fuel to control surging and eliminate sloshing
Improve handling in high-performance vehicles
Eliminate fuel ‘slapping’ noise in the tank
Reduce noise
Easily installed and retrofitted into existing fuel tanks
Very low weight penalty
No maintenance

FOAM GRADES

Grade	G-15M
Military Designation	Grade 1
Military Specification	MIL-PRF-87260B
Color	Charcoal
Density 8lb/ft3)	1.35 +/- 0.15
Cell Count	14.25 +/- 6.75
Air Pressure Drop (inches water)	0.2 +/- 0.05
25% CFD (psi)	0.35 min.
Flammability (inch/min.)	15 max
Electrical Resistivity (ohm-cm @75°F)	1.0x107 to 5.0x1011
Service Temperature Range (°F)	Class 1: +10 to +160 Class 2: -25 to +160

Grade	G-15M
Military Designation	Grade 2
Military Specification	MIL-PRF-87260B
Color	Charcoal
Density 8lb/ft3)	1.35 +/- 0.15
Cell Count	27.25 +/- 5.75
Air Pressure Drop (inches water)	0.31 +/- 0.05
25% CFD (psi)	0.35 min.
Flammability (inch/min.)	15 max
Electrical Resistivity (ohm-cm @75°F)	1.0x107 to 5.0x1011
Service Temperature Range (°F)	Class 1: +10 to +160 Class 2: -25 to +160

Grade	S-10M
Military Designation	Type 1
Military Specification	MIL-DTL-83054C
Color	Orange
Density 8lb/ft3)	1.85 +/- 0.15
Cell Count	11 +/- 4
Air Pressure Drop (inches water)	0.2375 +/- 0.0475
25% CFD (psi)	0.40 min.
Flammability (inch/min.)	10 max
Electrical Resistivity (ohm-cm @75°F)	-
Service Temperature Range (°F)	-

Grade	S-15M
Military Designation	Type 2
Military Specification	MIL-DTL-83054C
Color	Yellow
Density 8lb/ft3)	1.325 +/- 0.125
Cell Count	13 +/- 5
Air Pressure Drop (inches water)	0.185 +/- 0.045
25% CFD (psi)	0.30 min.
Flammability (inch/min.)	15 max
Electrical Resistivity (ohm-cm @75°F)	-
Service Temperature Range (°F)	-

Grade	T-15M
Military Designation	Type 4
Military Specification	MIL-DTL-83054C
Color	Dark Blue
Density 8lb/ft3)	1.325 +/- 0.125
Cell Count	13 +/- 5
Air Pressure Drop (inches water)	0.185 +/- 0.045
25% CFD (psi)	0.35 min.
Flammability (inch/min.)	15 max
Electrical Resistivity (ohm-cm @75°F)	-
Service Temperature Range (°F)	-

Grade	T-30M
Military Designation	Type 5
Military Specification	MIL-DTL-83054C
Color	Light Blue
Density 8lb/ft3)	1.325 +/- 0.125
Cell Count	25 +/- 5
Air Pressure Drop (inches water)	0.32 +/- 0.05
25% CFD (psi)	0.35 min.
Flammability (inch/min.)	15 max
Electrical Resistivity (ohm-cm @75°F)	-
Service Temperature Range (°F)	-

The open-pore foam is produced through our proprietary manufacturing processes. The use of thermal reticulation techniques permits the production of flexible skeletal foam structures with precisely controlled pore sizes without cell membranes. This technique permits infinite possibilities for design and applications.

Reticulated polyurethane foam can be utilized in vehicles where there is a risk of fuel tank explosions or a need for noise mitigating solutions including aircrafts, boats, military vehicles, competition vehicles, emergency vehicles and heavy trucks.