PPP-C-1752 Aerospace Foam
For more than half a century, aerospace manufacturers have relied on Atlas Foam Products for innovative foam packaging and protective solutions. As a trusted FAR 25.853 aerospace foam fabricator and aerospace foam supplier, we specialize in materials and assemblies that meet the strictest industry requirements for safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. From lightweight seat cushioning to precision-fit avionics packaging, Atlas Foam Products helps leading aerospace companies safeguard their components, optimize cabin comfort, and reduce the overall cost of ownership.
Our Expertise in Aerospace Foam Packaging
The aerospace industry needs materials that go beyond ordinary packaging. Aerospace foams must withstand high-stress environments, absorb shock and vibration, and remain resilient across wide temperature ranges. They also need to comply with stringent flame-retardant standards such as FAR 25.853 (a) and Airbus ABD 0031, while maintaining the flexible properties required for aircraft interiors and electronics enclosures.
Atlas Foam Products combines decades of experience with advanced fabrication capabilities to supply foams that deliver on all fronts: lightweight construction, superior insulation, resistance to fuels and solvents, and long-term performance under compression.
Polyethylene Foam for Aerospace Applications
Polyethylene foam is one of the most widely used aerospace materials thanks to its durability, moisture resistance, and shock absorption properties. At Atlas Foam Products, we supply and fabricate multiple grades of polyethylene to meet exacting aerospace requirements.
Ethafoam®
For packaging and cushioning applications that require both strength and longevity, Atlas Foam offers Ethafoam® formulations designed to perform under pressure:
- Lightweight, durable, and moisture-resistant, it's ideal for aerospace packaging applications that require reliable shock absorption and vibration dampening, especially when protecting heavier components.
Flame-Retardant Formulations
To meet the strict safety requirements of modern aircraft interiors, Atlas Foam fabricates flame-retardant polyethylene foams with proven compliance credentials:
- Enhanced safety: formulated with additives to meet stringent FAR 25.853 flame resistance standards, making them suitable for aircraft interiors.
- Primary applications: widely used in aircraft seating, often as a base layer in cushions due to excellent buoyancy and resistance to compression set.
Properties
Engineered to handle aerospace challenges, polyethylene foams from Atlas offer a wide array of material benefits:
- Closed-Cell Structure: Delivers excellent water resistance, cushioning, and thermal insulation
- Chemical Resistance: Withstands fuels, oils, solvents, and a broad spectrum of aerospace chemicals
- Temperature Resistance: Performs consistently in low to moderate temperature ranges
- Flexibility: Adapts to custom inserts, molded assemblies, and complex aerospace geometries
- Thermal Insulation: Helps maintain cabin temperature and contributes to overall energy efficiency
Specifications
Each grade of polyethylene foam is backed by precise technical data to support aerospace engineering and procurement teams:
- Density: 1.8 to 9.0 lbs/ft³ (29 to 144 kg/m³)
- Flame Resistance: Ethafoam® FR 4101 meets FAR 25.853 (a) and Airbus ABD 0031 standards
- Temperature Range: -40° C to 80° C (-40° F to 176° F)
- Colors: Available in black, natural white, anti-static pink, blue, and light green
Certifications
Atlas Foam Products’ polyethylene foams are manufactured and tested to the highest levels of compliance demanded by the aerospace industry:
- Ethafoam® FR 4101: Complies with FAR 25.853 (a) and Airbus ABD 0031 directives for use in commercial aircraft interiors
- Ethafoam®: Meets A-A-59135 and A-A-59136 specifications
- MIL-SPEC Ethafoam®: Manufactured in accordance with PPP-C-1752 requirements
Polyurethane Foam
Atlas Foam Products also supplies the following types of polyurethane foam for use in aerospace foam applications:
- Polyether: Lightweight, flexible, good moisture resistance – ideal for applications requiring cushioning and flexibility, such as packaging sensitive electronics and instruments
- Polyester: Superior tensile strength and chemical resistance – ideal for applications requiring higher rigidity and impact resistance, such as long-term supportive and protective packaging
- Pyrell® Specialty Foam: Fire-retardant, sound absorbing, impact resistant – ideal for high-stress environments, such as avionics equipment protective enclosures
Properties
- Lightweight: Reduces aircraft weight due to low density
- Chemical resistance: Resistant to fuels, oils, solvents, and a wide range of other chemicals
- Temperature Resistance: Withstands low to moderate temperatures
- Flexibility: Flexible and conforming in various applications like electronics cushioning
- Compression Set Resistance: Long-lasting performance as it keeps its shape under compression
- Acoustic Insulation: Improves passenger comfort by reducing noise transmission
- Thermal Insulation: Helps limit heat transfer to maintain cabin temperature and reduce energy consumption
Specifications
- Density: 1.2 to 2.0 lbs/ft3 (29 to 32 kg/m3)
- Compression Set: Less than 10% at 50% deflection
- Flame Resistance: Pyrell specialty foam meets FAR 25.853 flame resistance standards
- Temperature Range: -40° C to 80° C (-40° F to 176° F)
- Colors: Charcoal, White, Pink AS
Certifications
- Pyrell Specialty Foam: Federal Standard FAR 25.853 (a) and Airbus Directives ABD 0031 requirements for use in commercial aircraft interior compartment components
- PU Ester: MIL-PRF-26514 T1 C2 GC
Your Nationwide Aerospace Foam Supplier
Headquartered in Sylmar, California, Atlas Foam Products proudly serves aerospace manufacturers across Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and the entire contiguous United States. Our reputation as both a FAR 25.853 aerospace foam fabricator and a trusted aerospace foam supplier is built on consistent quality, rapid turnaround, and the ability to meet strict compliance standards with every project.
Contact Atlas Foam Products
Need a custom aerospace foam solution that meets FAA, Airbus, or MIL-SPEC requirements? Contact our team today. Call 818-514-5040 or fill out our online form to speak with a foam expert. From flame-retardant seating components to precision-fit avionics packaging, Atlas Foam Products delivers engineered aerospace foam solutions that combine safety, durability, and cost efficiency.
Have Questions?
Give us a call at 818-837-3626 or fill out the form to send a message to one of our Foam Experts. We proudly provide services to local areas including Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Simi Valley, Ventura, Oxnard, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and the Contiguous U.S.
