Your clients depend on their HVAC systems to stay comfortable year round. Regular maintenance and finding new ways to improve your design and installment methods is imperative to keep families and homes safer. Demanding applications require uncompromising material solutions. This is where ISOLOSS™ LS Polyurethane Foams come in to save the day. Foam goes above and beyond to meet your design requirements and never becomes brittle. Let’s take a closer look.
As a converter or original equipment manager (OEM), LS polyurethane foam is just the product you need to assist in repairs, or even prevent unnecessary repairs.
What is LS Polyurethane Foam?
ISOLOSS™ LS Polyurethane Foams provide an all-purpose solution across many industries. These foams are available in a range of density, stiffness and thickness to meet application requirements and come in a bulk-roll format for efficient converting. This PU Foam is the perfect alternative to PORON and it is available now in short MOQs at The Tape Lab.
When it comes to your HVAC systems, material selection and availability is critical to keep it operating efficiently. Something as simple as ISOLOSS™ LS Polyurethane Foams can save you your reputation, money and trouble by improving the way your HVAC unit operates. We’ve rounded up four reasons why LS Foam is beneficial for HVAC manufacturers.
1. Energy Efficient
The last thing you want on your hands is a poor reputation for badly assembled and installed HVAC systems that leads to racking up clients’ bills thanks to cracks or air leaks. To solve this problem, use LS polyurethane foam to seal the air and unnecessary costs inside for a more efficient design. One of the biggest losses of energy is due to poor duct connections which increases leakage rate. Ditch the duct tape and upgrade your materials to use the foam around the duct work to ensure a happy customer with reasonable bills.
With LS foam, you don’t need to worry about reapplying anything and you can rest easy knowing it’s working efficiently. The high impact foam is durable enough for gasketing, padding and sealing applications.
2. Lightweight & Excellent Compression Recovery
Gaskets play a crucial role in HVAC systems from sealing panels, flaps and doors to allowing for thermal expansion and contraction. The duct access door allows clients to maintain items inside and needs to be sealed in all the right places while also retaining its shape once opened in order to reseal effectively. A properly installed duct access door should provide an air-proof, leak-proof seal that allows convenient access. In this case, compression ratio truly matters for a lasting seal.
Furthermore, the foam is more compact and flexible than other alternatives like caulking and liquid sealants so it’s easier to transport and less likely for damage. Caulking isn’t flexible and can crack easily.
3. Vibration Prevention & Sound Damping
Are you having to service or troubleshoot your clients’ HVAC units for noise? Neglecting excessive vibration can lead to other performance problems or indicate poor installation which is a bad look. Vibration is the source of noise from HVAC systems so management of those conditions is vital to a quiet design. ISOLOSS™ foams provide excellent shock control and absorb vibration to smooth out system response.
Additionally, controlling vibration helps things run more smoothly and extends the life of your system overall. When vibration is no longer a problem, your HVAC system parts won’t break down as quickly. You’ll spend less time fixing, repairing or replacing parts which is more cost effective for everyone.
4. Broad Operating Temperature Ranges
One of the biggest benefits of using polyurethane foam is that the broad service temperature range exceeds typical use requirements. The range is -40 to 225 degrees fahrenheit so you never have to worry about the foam melting, cracking, etc. Your sealant needs to remain flexible and stable in a wide temperature range and LS foam does just that.
Make these materials the first, go-to options in your product selection process. We can set you up for success with fast and reliable sampling to prototyping to full-scale production. The LS Foam series comes plain or with adhesive on it. There is a broad range of 3M adhesives that can be added to the foam upon request.
Still having difficulty finding polyurethane foam for gasketing, cushioning and energy control applications? 3M offers reduced lead times for ISOLOSS™ LS Polyurethane Foam in multiple densities and thickness. Contact us today to find out how we can provide a tailored solution for your HVACs that demand and deserve high-performance materials.
