Transportation Foams That Move You to Achieve Higher Levels of Quality and Safety

At Bergad, our Transportation Foams are engineered to make seats more comfortable, reduce noise and vibration, and insulate against temperature and sound. Common applications for these graphite-loaded, fire-resistant foams include seating on private jets and aftermarket automotive upholstery, as well as automotive headliners (ceilings).

We manufacture these foams to meet the most demanding specifications, including the 12-second vertical burn test to confirm that a fire will not spread from its point of origin. This test is applicable to the Code of Federal Regulations 14 CFR 25.853(a) at Amendment 25-116; Appendix F, Part I(a)(1)(ii). Upon request, we also conduct CAL 117 open flame and smolder. To ensure that our foams are of the highest quality, every lot is fire-tested to confirm that the material is of high quality. 

In-House and Third-Party Testing

Although there is a common perception that “foam is foam,” Bergad Transportation Foams are demonstrably better than the alternatives. That difference results from our exceptional quality control process and decades of experience. Specifically, we test every lot of graphite foam in-house to make certain they pass a fire test. We then send the foam to a third-party lab for more rigorous testing for vertical burn tests to comply with the regulations mentioned earlier.

Additionally, our practical experience and technical expertise allow us to offer a higher degree of customization than other manufacturers, so our customers can get exactly the kind of Transportation Foam they require. Our straightforward product development process consists of demonstrating an off-the-shelf option and then offering near-infinite customization to meet the customer’s requirements.

The Versatility to Modify Foam Features

For example, we can modify the density, appearance (colorants), and texture (raw materials in the blend.) The polyols (raw materials for manufacturing polyurethane foams) we use to manufacture foams with custom cell structures are tested in-house to make certain they meet the highest quality and fire safety standards. standard), all with the Bergad-specific cell structure to maintain fire safety.

To make certain the foam meets the exact specifications, the customer works directly with our R&D team to develop their specific formulation. Meeting directly with the chemists to plan and develop a foam gives the customer a valuable, hands-on experience to ensure they are fully satisfied before we manufacture their foam. Our wide range of fire-resistant foams are available in various colors, densities, and firmness as whole buns, as well as in sheets and 50-foot rolls.

If you, or someone you know, will be at Design-2-Part in Irving, TX, March 13-14, we will be in Booth 424 ready to explain and demonstrate the benefits of our innovative foams. You can also catch us at Design-2-Part in Atlanta, March 27-28 in Booth 318-320, and at Foam Expo in Troy, MI (near Detroit), June 25-27, in Booth 2020. For details about our transportation foam R&D and manufacturing capabilities, or to set up a meeting…