Material Highlight: Rogers PORON Microcellular Urethanes

PORON Microcellular Urethanes are ideal for Gasketing and Sealing applications. This material can be found in a variety of industries including: general industrial, electronics, automotive, HVAC, communications, appliance and many more. PORON offers excellent compression set resistance, which enables durable, long-term performance. Other benefits include low-outgassing and non-fogging, which means the material contains no plasticizers or residual chemicals. The material will not become brittle and crumble, and is non-corrosive to metal. PORON has good chemical resistance, it’s easy to fabricate, die-cuts cleanly, and works with a broad range of adhesives.

Rogers offers an extensive line of PORON materials made for anything from sealing out dust to helping combat high electrical conductivity, water sealing, impact protection for smartphones and tablets, antimicrobial materials for sports equipment, and beyond. These materials are offered in a wide array of thicknesses and densities ranging from very soft to very firm depending on the product number.

Common Applications include:

  • Environmental Seals
  • Protective Cases
  • Water Sealing
  • Spacers
  • Motor Mounts
  • Vibration Isolation
  • Gaskets
  • Appliance Foot Pads
  • EMI/RFI Shielding
  • Sound Damping
  • Gap Filling

SRP has been a Preferred Converter for Rogers Corporation since its inception. We combine Rogers’ technology and converter expertise to create precisely what customers want. The benefits of being a Rogers Preferred Converter include: material access, employee training, networking, extended customer benefits, and support through their team of sales representatives. We have extensive material data sheets detailing PORON foams that SRP has to offer, and would be pleased to talk to you about your specific needs.

PORON Urethanes are a highly convertible material, making it easy for us to custom fabricate. This material can be custom cut into virtually any shape imaginable. Pressure Sensitive Adhesive is available on all products. SRP’s processing capabilities for this material includes: Die Cutting, Flash Cutting, Rotary Die Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, Laser Cutting, and Laminating.

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If you have any questions or inquiries concerning Rogers PORON please do not hesitate to call us at 847-593-5630, or email us at info@srpco.com. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have, or assist you in assuring you are choosing the right materials.