Softlon® – To Insulate, To Protect, or Seal
The foundation product in the Sekisui foam business is Softlon®, physically cross linked closed cell polyolefin foam.
Softlon® is lightweight, environmentally friendly, and extremely versatile. The fine, closed-cell product, is available in continuous rolls or sheets, and has two smooth skins making it very easy to fabricate.
Sekisui pioneered the development of cross linked polyolefin foam with the release of Softlon® in 1965. Softlon®, developed using Sekisui's unique irradiated cross-linking technology, has numerous special characteristics that make it an ideal cost effective solution for an unlimited range of applications.
Major characteristics of Softlon® foams include:
- fine quality appearance
- closed cell
- excellent thermal insulation – very low thermal conductivity
- non-toxic and environmentally friendly
- very lightweight
- excellent mechanical properties
- wide temperature resistance - from -80°C up to 120°C
- negligible water absorption
- low water vapour transmission
- excellent chemical resistance
- good weathering resistance
- excellent gauge (thickness) control
- easy to convert eg die-cut, water jet-cut, slit
- vacuum form, press-mould, laminate or weld to almost any shape
Because Softlon® is available in both rolls and sheets it offers flexibility, and enables cost reductions via superior yields.
For more information on Softlon characteristics, versatility, and availability then please see the download section or contact us.
