Does foam rubber make good insulation?

Silicone foam/sponge are great thermal insulators for a few reasons: They are blown materials, so the cells hold off transfer of heat well. They have high heat resistance. Many silicone foam rubbers are capable of going above 350°F.

nedc.com - Thermal Insulation | Silicone Foam Rubber Materials

Do metal sheds get too hot?

One of the benefits of choosing a metal shed is that you can place it anywhere on your property and not have to worry about sun exposure. This is...

Last updated Dec 3, 2020

What jobs are stress free?

Some low-stress jobs come with good to excellent annual salaries. 10 Low-Stress Jobs. In its annual report, CareerCast considered 11 stress factors...

Last updated Feb 14, 2021

Are shed plans easy to follow?

These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.

Learn More »

Promotion

At NEDC, thermal management is close to our core as a company. Most times when companies think of thermal management, they think of Thermal Gap Filler products. The opposite problem to solve is making sure heat doesn’t go in a certain direction. Gap Fillers direct it, and heat insulation resists it.

Silicone Foam as Thermal Insulation

Simultaneously, silicone foam/silicone sponge are also one of our main types of gasketing materials that we offer to our customers. Most of the time, they are used as gasketing materials. However, from time to time we see them used as heat insulating products as well. Silicone foam/sponge are great thermal insulators for a few reasons: They are blown materials, so the cells hold off transfer of heat well. They have high heat resistance. Many silicone foam rubbers are capable of going above 350°F. They resist a compression set, even after strenuous heat exposure.

The K Factor/Measurements of Thermal Insulation

Typically, heat insulation is measured in what is called the “K Factor”. It represents the materials ability to conduct heat. It’s expressed in units of BTU-in / hr – ft² – °F. Below we mention some common silicone foams we deal with.

Materials Silicone Foam(click for datasheet)

BF-1000 Open Cell Silicone Foam 0.38 BTU-in / hr – ft² – °F (.054 W/m °K) BF-2000 Open Cell Silicone Foam 0.33 BTU-in / hr – ft² – °F (.048 W/m °K) HT-800 Closed Cell Silicone Foam 0.52 BTU-in / hr – ft² – °F (.076 W/m °K) HT-820 Closed Cell Silicone Foam 0.624 BTU-in / hr – ft² – °F (.090 W/m °K) HT-840 Closed Cell Silicone Foam 0.624 BTU-in / hr – ft² – °F (.090 W/m °K) HT-870 Closed Cell Silicone Foam 0.41 BTU-in / hr – ft² – °F (.060 W/m °K) Separately, from silicone foam insulation, we also deal with general insulation materials such as polyimide foam, melamine foam, and other closed/open cell foam materials that can help with managing thermal issues.

More Information

For more information on heat insulating products that can be die-cut, please contact sales@nedc.com.

What is needed to turn a shed into a tiny house?

How To Convert A Shed Into A Tiny House Set A Level Pad And Grade For Drainage. ... Make Utility Connections To Your Shed. ... Deal With Moisture...

Last updated Apr 2, 2021

What temperature should I keep my cabin in the winter?

Set thermostat at the appropriate temperature for the region. If you heat your place in the winter, set the thermostat no lower than 55 degrees; if...

Last updated Mar 6, 2021