When it comes to custom fabrication, precision is everything—especially in industries where material thickness can make or break performance. That’s why CGR Products has invested heavily in one of the most specialized and technically demanding capabilities in foam processing: skiving foam materials to exact thicknesses. In addition, skiving flexible materials is at the heart of our process for achieving optimal results.
What Is Foam Skiving or Splitting?
Foam skiving (sometimes called splitting) is the process of slicing foam materials horizontally to achieve a specific thickness. This technique is essential for creating uniform sheets or rolls of foam that meet tight engineering tolerances. It’s particularly useful for closed-cell and open-cell foams, which are often used in gaskets, seals, insulation, and cushioning applications. For many industries, skiving flexible materials ensures that foam components function effectively.
CGR Products’ Foam Skiving and Splitting Capabilities
We offer in-house skiving and splitting services that allow us to process foam materials quickly. CGR Products can skive foam materials up to 56 inches wide, 5 inches thick, and down to 0.062 inches in final thickness. We can produce foam sheets or continuous rolls ranging from 25 to 250 feet in length, depending on the material. This flexibility allows CGR to meet both prototyping and high-volume production needs with quick turnaround times.
Foam and Rubber Materials CGR Products Skives
CGR works with a wide range of foam materials, including:
- Polyethylene and polyurethane foams
- Closed-cell sponge rubber
- Open-cell foams
- EPDM, Neoprene, NBR, SBR foams
- XLPE and EVA foams
These materials can be supplied with or without pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), and CGR also offers in-house lamination, slitting, and die cutting to complement our skiving services. Moreover, skiving flexible materials opens up possibilities for customisation and application diversity.
A Capability Few Can Match
What truly sets CGR apart is that many competitors either do not offer foam skiving at all, or they come to CGR to get it done. This capability requires specialized equipment, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of material behavior—allowing CGR to deliver repeatable thickness control, tight tolerances, and production‑ready consistency.
CGR has invested in all three, making us a go-to resource for companies that need precision foam components but lack the in-house capability to produce them. To sum up, skiving flexible materials is a specialised skill that gives CGR Products a competitive edge.
Frequently Asked Questions About Foam Skiving
What industries use skived foam materials?
- Skived foam is commonly used in automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical devices, HVAC, and industrial manufacturing, where consistent material thickness is critical
What thickness tolerances can CGR Products achieve with foam skiving?
- CGR Products can skive foam down to 0.062 inches with tolerances as tight as ±0.030 inches, and ±0.015 inches for firmer durometer materials.
Does CGR Products offer foam skiving in large rolls or sheets?
- Yes. CGR can produce sheets or continuous rolls from 25 to 250 feet in length, depending on material type.
Can skived foam include adhesive backing?
- Yes. CGR offers pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), along with in-house lamination, slitting, and die cutting.