Zotefoams materials are manufactured via a unique process that uses only temperature, pressure and nitrogen borrowed from the atmosphere. The result is foams that are lighter, purer, more consistent and durable – and the first choice in sectors including automotive, aviation, building and construction, industrial, marine, military and sports and leisure.
AZOTE has long been used in automotive components manufacture thanks to its ease of fabrication and purity, with a volatile organic compound (VOC) content minimal compared to that of foams produced by other methods. AZOTE’s consistency and isotropic characteristics also enable higher performance per unit of density, such that a 15 or 24kg/m3 AZOTE foam can outperform a competitor’s 30kg material, bringing benefits in terms of reduced material content and long-term fuel savings through weight reduction.
The range incorporates many grades and densities – from 15 to 115kg/m3 – for a variety of automotive applications and is available in formats including sheets and rolls. AZOTE foams have a high resistance to many chemicals including greases, brake fluids and coolants and, due to their closed cell structure, do not absorb or transmit water or water vapour.
Significantly, as the electric vehicle (EV) movement gathers momentum, AZOTE’s fire-retardant grade LD24FR is in demand for insulation and transportation of batteries thanks to its UL94 HF1 flammability rating.