PORON Polyurethane Gaskets
PORON® Industrial Polyurethanes from Rogers Corporation offers resilient, rugged protection tailored for a diverse array of industrial applications — the backbone for your gasketing, sealing, cushioning and vibration management needs. SRP stands ready to guide you in selecting the optimal PORON material that will bring your design to life.
What can PORON gasketing materials do for you?
Formulations of PORON Industrial Polyurethane
Whether you’re designing a standard gasket or seeking a high-performance sealing solution that withstands demanding conditions, you’ll discover the right solution in the lineup of PORON industrial polyurethanes.
PORON 4701 Series
PORON 4790 Series
PORON 4701 Series
PORON 4701-30 Polyurethane
The very soft PORON® 4701-30 polyurethane foam is ideal in applications where flexibility is a key requirement. PORON 4701-30 foam material maintains its integrity and effectiveness in gap filling, gasketing and vibration isolation applications.
Features
- Thickness range of .031 to .5 in (.79 to 12.7 mm)
- Available densities of 320 or 400 kg/m3 (20 or 25lb/ft3)
- Excellent compression set resistance
- Temperature range of -51 to 121° C (constant use recommended at 90°C)
Benefits
- Flexible and easily compressed
- Excellent durability
- Noise reduction
PORON 4701-40 Polyurethane
When it comes to gasket design, PORON® 4701-40 polyurethane is a soft foam that is fit for the job. The material provides a broad range of compression performance for gasketing and sealing in a variety of applications in portable electronics, automotive, aerospace and more.
Features
- Thickness range of .79 to 12.7 mm (.031 to .5 in.)
- Available densities of 240, 320 or 480 kg/m3 (15, 20 or 30lb/ft3)
- Typical compression force deflection of 41, 76 or 173 kPa (5, 11 or
Benefits
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Extremely durable
- Maintains integrity in lengthy temperature fluctuations
Data Sheets
PORON 4701-50 Polyurethane
Rogers PORON® 4701-50 polyurethane foam is a firm material used for managing high energy impact in gasketing needs. PORON 4701-50 materials are firm with excellent compression set resistance, providing shock and impact management. This durable material can maintain its integrity and effectiveness, even when exposed to long periods of fluctuating temperatures. When the focus is on gasket design, PORON 4701-50 foams are a top choice.
Features
- Thickness range of .30 to 12.7 mm (.012 to .5 in.)
- Density of 240, 320 or 480 kg/m3 (15, 20 or 30lb/ft3)
- Typical compression force deflection of 69, 117 or 269 kPa (10, 17 or 39 psi)
Benefits
- Long-term performance
- Excellent energy management
- Extremely durable
PORON 4701-60 Polyurethane
Rogers PORON® 4701-60 polyurethane is a very firm material used in energy management solutions for enclosure gasketing applications. PORON 4701-60 polyurethanes have excellent compression set resistance, ensuring long-term consistency in gap filling, gasketing and sealing applications. The firm nature of PORON 4701-60 foam makes it excellent for use in applications that may be subject to extreme environments, including heat, vibration, dust, dirt and shock.
Features
- Thickness range of .79 to 6.35 mm (.031 to .25 in.)
- Density of 240, 320 or 400 kg/m3 (15, 20 or 25lb/ft3)
- Typical compression force deflection of 249, 428 or 643 kPa (36, 62 or 93 psi)
Benefits
- Excellent energy management
- Withstands extreme environments
- Long lasting and reliable
Data Sheets
PORON 4790 Series
PORON 4790-92 Polyurethane
Rogers PORON® 4790-92 foam is an extra soft, slow rebound foam with a very low closure force. PORON 4790-92 polyurethane foam provides excellent protection for lower energy impacts. Softer and with a slow rebound, the material is conformable yet returns to its original shape, allowing for long-term performance.
Features
- Thickness range of .53 to 12.7 mm (.021 to .5 in.)
- Density range of 144 to 480 kg/m3 (9 to 30lb/ft3)
- Conformable open cell material
Benefits
- Long lasting and durable
- Great for gap filling and gasketing or sealing applications
- Distributes low energy impact
Data Sheets
PORON 4790-79 Display Back Pad
Rogers PORON® 4790-79 display back pad foam is a firm material for vibration management and shock absorption in portable electronic applications. PORON 4790-79 display back pad foam is a thin material that allows for excellent energy management. By absorbing and distributing impact energy, this firm foam prevents cracks in displays.
Features
- Thickness range of .10 to .3 mm (.004 to .012 in.)
- Density range of 240 to 480 kg/m3 (15 to 30lb/ft3)
- Excellent compression set resistance
Benefits
- Provides great shock absorption
- Keeps displays in place
- Protects against drops and other intense impact
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PORON AquaPro Series Foams
Rogers PORON® AquaPro® polyurethanes are foams of multiple softness levels that provide enhanced water sealing solutions.
PORON AquaPro Series Polyurethanes deliver long term performance. PORON® AquaPro® 4701-37 and PORON® AquaPro® 4701-37 thin foam provide various thicknesses of enhanced water protection. PORON® AquaPro® 4701-41 foam offers greater closed-cell content for demanding vacuum sealing applications or low closure-force requirements.
Features
- Thermally stable from 40°C to 90°C (-40°F to 194°F) for constant use and up to 120°C (248°F) for intermittent use
- Flame Retardant – UL94 HBF and FMVSS 302 rated
- Thicknesses available 0.15 – 12.7mm (.006 to .5 in)
Benefits
- Environmentally safe, with low outgassing
- Provides reliable and durable water sealing capabilities
- Chemical resistant to exposure to a wide range of common automotive fluids
- Durable, long-term performance
PORON Dura-Shape Materials
Rogers PORON® Dura-Shape® is an enhanced add-on option to PORON materials to improve accuracy and performance. By adding the PORON Dura-Shape option, PORON materials are enforced with a tough polyester film securely bonded between two layers of foam. This option is available to all PORON® 4701 foams, as well as the PORON® 4790-92 foam. PORON Dura-Shape technology increases the polyurethane’s dimensional stability while maintaining the compressibility characteristics of the original material, providing engineers stability for their gasket design needs.
Features
- Increased dimensional stability
- Tougher tear strength
- Functional performance across a wide range of temperatures
- Durable and resilient under pressure
Benefits
- Reliable, long-term shape retention
- Absorbs shock and vibration energy
- Resistant to chemicals
Data Sheets
PORON EVExtend Material
Rogers PORON® EVExtend® foam is a battery pad material specifically designed to address the challenges of EV/HEV applications. PORON EVExtend battery pad material is the latest advancement in protecting and extending battery life. Designed to address the unique challenges of Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicle batteries, PORON EVExtend outperforms other battery pad solutions on the market, offering superior levels of reliability and long-term durability.
Features
- Thickness range of .039 to .118 in (1 to 3 mm)
- Flat CFD Curve
- Tight specification of 5% on compression set (per ASTM D3574 at 70°C)
- PORON EVExtend 43HBF is halogen-free and UL certified as HBF or HF1 (product-dependent)
- Excellent durability and long-term performance
Benefits
- PORON EVExtend 43HBF offers an increased flammability rating on thinner grades of the product
- PORON EVExtend maintains constant pushback force, allowing designers to meet both beginning and end of life limits despite pouch expansion
- Maintains original thickness and properties throughout the life of the battery
Data Sheets
PORON ShockPad Foam
Rogers PORON® ShockPad foam is a reliable impact solution when used behind gasketless displays and alongside other internal components of mobile devices. PORON ShockPad foam provides protection and design flexibility in thin portable electronics and back pad display, including smartphones, tablets and more.
Features
- Available thickness of .1 mm or .15 mm
- Excellent compression set resistance
Benefits
- Provides great impact protection
- Ease of processing eliminates production delays
Data Sheets
PORON Soft Seal 4701-15 Series
Rogers PORON® Soft Seal 4701-15 series of polyurethanes offers flexible dust sealing and shock absorbing solutions. PORON 4701-15 soft seal series provides enhanced surface toughness and reliable, durable materials for use in thinner designs. Designed for superior dust sealing at 6lb/ft3, the PORON 4701-15 soft seal series is the lowest density offering in the PORON product line.
Features
- Thicknesses available include .53, .75 and 1 mm (.021, .030 and .039 in.)
- Density of 104 kg/m3 (16 lb/ft3)
- Increased surface toughness improves yields
Benefits
- Long term protection and dust sealing
- Excellent compressibility and conformability
- Ease of processing
Data Sheets
PORON ShockSeal Foam
Rogers PORON® ShockSeal™ foams are a trusted cushioning and sealing solution for handheld devices and general industrial applications. PORON ShockSeal polyurethanes provide engineers a thick grade material for gasket design, cushions, spacers or springs. PORON ShockSeal materials absorb as much or more energy when compared to higher density materials. Handheld grades of PORON ShockSeal materials reduce impact force by up to four times that of competitive material and conveniently conform to some of the smallest and most intricate handheld device designs. Industrial grades of PORON ShockSeal materials are recognized by UL Gasketing and Sealing (UL50E/UL508) and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 302 (FMVSS 302) specifications.
Features
- Multiple thicknesses available
- Handheld grade range: .53 – 1 mm (.021 – .039 in.)
- Industrial grade range: 1.57 – 12.77 mm (.062 – .5 in.)
- Handheld grade density: 144 or 192 kg/m3 (9 or 12lb/ft3)
- Industrial grade density: 192, 240 or 320 kg/m3 (12, 15 or 20lb/ft3)
Benefits
- Absorbs and distributes energy to protect against shock
- Available for handheld devices and industrial applications
- Allows for thinner applications with excellent protection and cushioning
PORON SlimGrip Foam
When space is tight and display performance is critical, Rogers PORON® SlimGrip foam is a great fit in mobile devices. PORON SlimGrip foam is Rogers Corporation’s softest material, able to fill extremely thin design requirements ensuring no gap filling is overlooked. Despite its thin size, PORON SlimGrip foam maintains excellent rebound properties and has no incompressible layers.
Features
- Thickness of .5mm (.02 in.) with tight tolerance ± .10mm (.004in.)
- Density of 104 kg/m3 (16 lb/ft3)
- Typical compression force deflection of 2.55 kPa (.37 psi)
Benefits
- Fills .05mm gap with minimal pushback force
- Excellent dust sealing capabilities
- Excellent compression set resistance
Data Sheets
PORON ThinStik™ Materials
Rogers PORON® ThinStik™ materials combine PORON polyurethane foam with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer for use in applications as thin as 0.1 mm. In gap filling and sealing design for ultra-thin devices, PORON ThinStik materials are an all-in-one solution, combining high compressible PORON foams with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer built into the construction. This innovation enables higher compressibility than traditional laminated adhesive constructions.
Features
- Ultra-thin and highly compressible
- Provides long term protection and sealing
- Available in 5 offerings
- PORON® ThinStik ShockSeal™ Foam: 79TS1-09021
- PORON® ThinStik™ Foam: 92TS1-09020
- PORON® ThinStik™ Foam: 92TS1-12020
- PORON® ThinStik™ Soft Seal Foam: 15TS1-06021
- PORON® ThinStik™ Soft Seal Foam: 15TS1-06030
Benefits
- Ease of design – one product and one solution
- Product offerings range from thin gap fillers to protection against impact
- Adhesive withstands wide range of temperature and is chemical resistant
Data Sheets
PORON V-0 Foam
Rogers PORON® V-0 polyurethane foam is aptly named for its UL94 V-0 certification in addition to its exceptional PORON foam qualities. PORON V-0 foam has been specifically formulated to meet all requirements under UL94 V-0 flammability rating. Particularly in the HEV market, this material offers advanced sealing capabilities while meeting rigorous specifications with passenger safety in mind.
Features
- Thicknesses available are 5 and 6 mm ( .197 and .236 in.)
- Manufactured at 137.2 cm (54 in.) width
- Density of 400 kg/m3 (25 lb./ft3)
- UL94 V-0 certified
Benefits
- Excellent compression set resistance to guarantee long-term performance
- Die-cuts cleanly for easy processing
- Meets stringent flammability ratings
- Reliable and durable performance in demanding environments
Data Sheets
VFT Tapes
Rogers VFT polyurethane core foam tapes provide stability and protection for device touchscreens and glass back covers.
VFT foam tapes provide a reliable solution when adhesion, impact protection and dimensional stability are critical. These exceptional VFT tapes resist creep and compression set to ensure a secure hold in many conditions.
Features
- High bonding strength
- High slow speed push out forces and 180° peel strength
- Excellent shear resistance
- Consistent thickness with excellent creep resistance
Benefits
- Re-workable for clean and easy repair of the device touchscreen
- Excellent process-ability and yields
- Dependable performance in elevated temperature and humidity conditions
- Casting foam onto PET eliminates delamination risk between foam and adhesive
Applications for PORON Industrial Polyurethane
Gasketing & Sealing
Battery Pads
Cushioning
Electronic Display Protection
Electrical Insulation, Conduction & EMI Shielding
Gap Filling
HEV Enclosures
Vibration Management & Shock Absorption
PORON Resource Center
SRP is a proud Preferred Converter of Rogers PORON® Industrial Polyurethane
Our longstanding supplier relationship with Rogers enables us to source this material directly from the manufacturer at the best industry prices. This partnership also enhances our resources to assist you, with guidance and support from the team of knowledgeable Rogers sales and applications engineers and technical services. Let’s help you unleash new possibilities in design with Rogers PORON® solutions.
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