Foams in Batteries and Electronics
Foams are essential components in batteries and electronics, serving multifaceted roles to enhance performance and efficiency. They provide structural support for electrode materials, facilitating improved energy storage capacity. Additionally, foams act as separators, enabling ion transport while preventing short circuits in battery systems. With high thermal conductivity, foams aid in dissipating heat in electronic devices, ensuring optimal operation and reliability. Their lightweight and robust nature make them ideal for structural support, contributing to the durability of electronic components.
Foams in Emerging Technologies
Moreover, foams are crucial in emerging energy storage devices like supercapacitors, where they enhance charge/discharge rates. In sensor applications, foams increase sensitivity by expanding the surface area for interaction with target substances. Overall, foams play a vital role in optimizing the functionality and efficiency of batteries and electronics across various applications.
Latest Foam Products
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Select optionsNorseal® PF47-250 – 3mm | Saint Gobain
£0.00 SKU: 93251- High resiliency performance over complete compression range
- Soft foam that provides consistent deflection force over wide compression
- Ideal for Intricate area gasketing
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SOFT-SHIELD® 4850 – A1 – 1.5mm | Parker Chomerics
£0.00 SKU: 93246- Low closure force
- Low compression set <15%
- Non-nickel bearing material
- Adhesive on One Side
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SOFT-SHIELD® 4850 – A1 – 2mm | Parker Chomerics
£0.00 SKU: 94351- Low closure force
- Low compression set <15%
- Non-nickel bearing material
- Adhesive on One Side
Custom Cut Materials
Materials Direct is approaching this market in a way that is easy to order and specify in Electronics across all industries. Customers who need a certain brand of material which do not appear on the site can apply for us to add this stock to the site’s portfolio based on potential usage.
No Tooling Charge
There is NEVER a tooling charge for manufacturing
Fast Manufacturing
Parts made & shipped worldwide in as little as 24 hours
Technical Support
Technical expertise available from our specialists
100% Payment Secure
We ensure secure payment with a wide array of options
Instant Quotes – Purchasing Made Easy
The main problem for design engineers and purchasing has been until now the quick supply of parts as often the custom pad is one of the last items to be specified in the design of an Electronic assembly.
Materials Direct not only provides an instant quote but gives the buyer the offer of uploading their custom design for it to be manufactured within 24hours if the material is in stock.
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Get an online quote
for the part / gasket
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Upload your design
and approve
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Place and pay
for your order
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Parts dispatched to you
in as little as 24 hours.
Vibration Dampening
Most foams used in battery storage have multiple special characteristics other than having vibration dampening properties such as flame resistance.
Foams with this range of characteristics allow for sturdier and safer battery storage packs. This is due to the protection they provide from environmental factors as well as internal ones.
Material Specifications
At Materials Direct, you’ll find a range of materials that protect against vibrations, flames, and moisture.
Vibration Dampening
High Temperature Resistance
High Strength / Stiffness
Low Moisture Absorption
High Thermal / Sound Insulation
High Impact Strength
Quality Assured
We Provide Foams from Trusted Brands
Depending on the application, our clients seek a range of different attributes from their Foams. For this reason Materials, Direct works to ensure that our products are of the highest quality and deliver a range of advantages to our customers. We only source our products from trusted brands.
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Each sector has its own unique requirements and specifications. Materials Direct works to ensure that each sector we supply to, receives the highest quality and best-performing products in relation to their industry and specific need.
