Here at CGR, we stock a wide variety of specialty materials, from unique adhesive solutions and flexible rubbers to custom-engineered fibers. One such material we offer is PORON, known for its versatility and durability. During our Material of the Month blog series, we’ve been showcasing some of our favorite, most popular materials, outlining their unique features and exploring common applications. Additionally, we highlight why PORON stands out among our range.
This month, we’re highlighting our extremely versatile Rogers Corporation PORON®
PORON products have these great benefits:
- A higher compression set resistance for durable, long-term performance. Good for gasketing, sealing, and cushioning; poron delivers consistent results.
- Micro-cellular construction that contains no plasticizers or residual chemicals. The material will not become brittle and is non-corrosive to metal.
- Meet several flammability requirements of UL HBF and MVSS 302. For demanding applications, PORON provides the compliance needed.
- Available in many densities and thicknesses.
- Good chemical resistance ensures PORONremains effective across varied environments.
- Die-cuts neatly and accepts a broad range of adhesives.
- Ideal for shock and vibration absorption in sensitive electronics, PORON offers reliable protection.
Visit the Rogers Corporation website for more information on all the PORON® materials available.
CGR Products – A Preferred Converter:
CGR Products is a Rogers Corporation preferred converter. At CGR Products, we stock many grades of PORON® and several thicknesses. CGR commonly adds adhesive then fabricates finished parts by means of die cutting, waterjet cutting, knife cutting, rotary cutting, and slitting. By maintaining a robust inventory, we ensure PRON options for nearly every fabrication need.
Adding adhesive to PORON® makes for great kiss cut applications. Other methods to note; if larger window frame gaskets can be dovetailed or foldout, this will allow a much greater utilization of material and substantially reduce cost. With poron, customization is straightforward and efficient.
Using PORON for Your Application
As flexible material specialists, the CGR team offers years of experience in converting PORON® into gaskets and components. Our in-house precision cutting services include rotary and flatbed die cutting, kiss cutting, slitting, splitting, knife cutting, and more, utilizing poron to meet a variety of specific needs.
PORON® 4 piece dovetailed gasket. This eliminates the center waste if this was cut as a 1 piece gasket.
Three dimensional tray made from multiple plies of PORON® to be used as a shock mount for heavy equipment touchscreen displays.
For more information about PORON®’s unique applications and fabrication possibilities, visit our PORON material page.