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 25 psi)

Benefits

  • Excellent dimensional stability
  • Extremely durable
  • Maintains integrity in lengthy temperature fluctuations

Please see below for a sampling of data for this material formulation. For detailed material information and to use advanced features such as filtering, visit the PORON® Polyurethanes Product Properties Guide.

4701-40-15 4701-40-20 4701-40-30
Thickness (Min) (mm) 3.18 1.57 0.79
Thickness (Max) (mm) 12.70 3.18 1.14
Density ASTM D 3574 Test A (kg/m3) 240 320 480
Thickness Tolerance (%) +/-10% +/-10% +/-20%
Compression Force Deflection Typical Value @ 25% (kPa) 41.0 76.0 173
Compression Set (70°C) Max Value (%) 10.0 10.0 10.0
Tensile Strength (kPa) 276 518 829
Tensile Elongation % Typical Value ASTM D 3574 (%) 100 100 100
Tear Strength (kN/m) 9.0 12.0 17.0
Temperature Resistance: Recommended Constant Use (°C) 90° 90° 90°
Temperature Resistance: Recommended Intermittent Use (°C) 121° 121° 121°
Temperature Resistance: Embrittlement (°C) -40° -40° -40°

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