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.