SynFoam syntactic foam consists of hydrospace quality hollow glass microspheres dispersed in a
high strength plastic matrix. Upon curing, the resultant syntactic foam composite provides high strength and
low density with very low moisture absorption.
Synfoam is frequently used in the marine industry for use as floats, buoys and as a void filler in submarines,
capable of withstanding depths below 7,000 feet. Synfoam finds use in aerospace industries as cores for
sandwich structures and as a repair and replacement for existing honeycomb structures. General industrial uses
include use as a tooling material, offering the workability of wood with the dimensional stability of metal.
SynFoam permits overall vehicle weight reduction, reducing fuel consumption and increasing payload capacity and is
suitable for use where a high strength to density ratio is required.
UDC has focused on the development of extremely lightweight foams with good retention of strength,
offering a unique, low cost alternative to other syntactic foams on the market.
Synfoam is available as either fully cured, high performance, 6” x 12” x 24” blocks,
which can be machined into different shapes and sizes or as a two component, pack in place or pour mixture
which can be molded into complex shapes and further machined by the end user.
July 2011 Product Update- SynFoam has added new polyurethane based syntactic foams under the tradename SynFoam PU. These closed cell structures
will provided improved properties over standard open cell foams used for weight reduction. Please view the properties of this new product at the
SynFoam PU product page.
October 2010 Product Update- SynFoam has added two new products to the UL series. Our 8 and 6 PCF foams provide densities
similar to an open cell structure, but in a rigid construction. To see the properties of our new innovative foams view our
SynFoam UL product page.
August 2010 Product Update- SynFoam has developed a line of new syntactic foams to add to our family of products.
SynFoam DW provides ultra high strength to weight ratios and is primarily designed for use in deep sea
applications up to depths of 38,000 feet.
July 2010 Product Update- SynFoam is proud to introduce its new line of cast shape syntactics to it's family of products.
SynFoam CG provides outstanding properties at a low cost. SynFoam CG is available in precast and cylindrical shapes.
We can also custom mold SynFoam CG to meet custom shape and specification requirements.