Rectangle-small-darker
Rectangle-small-yellow
Rectangle-smaller

INDUSTRIES

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

GradeG-15M
Military DesignationGrade 1
Military SpecificationMIL-PRF-87260B
ColorCharcoal
Density 8lb/ft3)1.35 +/- 0.15
Cell Count14.25 +/- 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
GradeG-15M
Military DesignationGrade 2
Military SpecificationMIL-PRF-87260B
ColorCharcoal
Density 8lb/ft3)1.35 +/- 0.15
Cell Count27.25 +/- 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
GradeS-10M
Military DesignationType 1
Military SpecificationMIL-DTL-83054C
ColorOrange
Density 8lb/ft3)1.85 +/- 0.15
Cell Count11 +/- 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)-
GradeS-15M
Military DesignationType 2
Military SpecificationMIL-DTL-83054C
ColorYellow
Density 8lb/ft3)1.325 +/- 0.125
Cell Count13 +/- 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)-
GradeT-15M
Military DesignationType 4
Military SpecificationMIL-DTL-83054C
ColorDark Blue
Density 8lb/ft3)1.325 +/- 0.125
Cell Count13 +/- 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)-
GradeT-30M
Military DesignationType 5
Military SpecificationMIL-DTL-83054C
ColorLight Blue
Density 8lb/ft3)1.325 +/- 0.125
Cell Count25 +/- 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.

TESTED BY THE:

  • U.S. Air Force
  • U.S. Navy
  • U.S. Army/Federal Aviation Administration

Need a Custom Foam Solution for Your Unique Application?

WITP will work with your team to provide custom PU foam with specific properties, including custom additives.

homepage form

NEWS & EVENTS

Latest Updates

Woodbridge INOAC Technical Products Launches new website

January 21, 2022

INOAC introduces ECOLOCELⓇ plant-based polyurethane foam

November 8, 2021

Woodbridge Receives Sustainability Recognition from EcoVadis

June 23, 2021