Open Cell vs. Closed Cell Foam: What’s the Difference?
| Comments Off on Open Cell vs. Closed Cell Foam: What’s the Difference?At CGR Products, we field a lot of questions about the differences between open and closed cell foam. To address these inquiries, we’ll be comparing the two types of foam and outlining the unique benefits and properties of each. When deciding on a material for your specific project, it’s important to understand which kind of […]
Die Cut Solutions for EV Batteries using Avery Dennison Materials
| Comments Off on Die Cut Solutions for EV Batteries using Avery Dennison MaterialsCGR Products is your go-to converter of die cut flexible materials for Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries. CGR Products provides solutions for thermal runaway, sealing out elements, heat shielding, gap fillers, battery cushioning, and more. CGR Products is a leading converter to solve challenges for EV battery manufacturers. Adhesives for Compression Pads Avery Dennison offers pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes […]
Interesting Times
| Comments Off on Interesting TimesI have been working in the converting business since 1985 and I have never seen so many external inputs converge on the industrial sector at one time and hope I never do again. It has made business planning and proactive activities, let’s just say, exciting. Distractions Covid-19 – Pandemics are obviously rare so planning for […]
Component Foams Specifically Engineered for Automakers
| Comments Off on Component Foams Specifically Engineered for AutomakersGuest Author: Isabell Wright, Armacell . For most major car makers, all parts must be made from materials that are on their approved source list. It’s a competitive business and only the best suppliers with a proven track record of quality, new technology, on-time delivery and service will make the cut. Once a material has […]
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How to Prepare for Your Next Adhesive Materials Project
| Comments Off on How to Prepare for Your Next Adhesive Materials ProjectAdhesive bonding is often required for projects in many applications and industries. With various types of bonds available to meet virtually any need, it’s important to know how to pinpoint the best option for your unique project. When discussing your application with a bonding products manufacturer, you will be presented with a series of questions […]
Why is Being “Wrong” so Important?
| Comments Off on Why is Being “Wrong” so Important?Let’s face it, nobody likes to be wrong about anything. It challenges your sense of self confidence, it’s embarrassing, and it just doesn’t feel good. That said, being wrong is where learning takes place. When people are correct, they move to the next thing. There is no need for reflection or thinking. Being wrong forces […]
Ingress Protection for Electrical Enclosures
| Comments Off on Ingress Protection for Electrical EnclosuresSince CGR Products’ founding in 1963, we’ve worked with design engineers to bring projects to life, and we do everything we can to make that process efficient, affordable and successful. CGR uses a wide variety of converting methods and equipment to create parts and designs with precision and efficiency Enclosure Protection Enclosure gaskets are mechanical […]
Learn About CGR Products Laminating Services
| Comments Off on Learn About CGR Products Laminating ServicesAt CGR Products, we laminate many different materials on a daily basis. We can laminate materials up to 84″ wide and as thin as .062″. Materials can range from closed cell foam to heavy fabrics. In this series, we will look at some common ways CGR Products offers laminating services. Heat Platen Laminating This type […]
Gap Fillers for Acoustical and Ingress Protection
| Comments Off on Gap Fillers for Acoustical and Ingress ProtectionElastomeric gap fillers come in many shapes and sizes, from open cell foam used for acoustical management, to closed cell sponge used for sealing outside elements. In this article, we will discuss three types of gap fillers that CGR Products manufactures on a daily basis. Open Cell Polyurethane Open cell polyurethane is a great low […]
Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH): What You Need to Know
| Comments Off on Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH): What You Need to KnowGuest Author: Technicon Acoustics Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) is a concern for many companies. One of our long time suppliers Technicon Acoustics has provided the below resource and also has a full version pdf available to download here. The extraneous sound and vibration are more than just an annoyance for people who work around […]
