Custom Foam Fabrication for the Healthcare Industry
Atlas Foam Products is a foam fabricator for the healthcare industry, building custom medical foam solutions which can be sized for hospital mattresses, surgical positioning devices, diagnostic equipment padding, and protective case inserts for medical instruments for storage and transport.
Foam Materials Suited to Medical Applications
As a foam fabricator for the healthcare industry, we work primarily in two material families, and the right one depends on how the component will be used and cleaned.
- Polyurethane Foam: An open-cell, breathable foam known for flexibility, strength and durability. It's the material behind most hospital mattresses, surgical positioning devices, and medical device padding, where comfort and airflow matter as much as cushioning.
- Polyethylene Foam: A lightweight, closed-cell foam with a high strength-to-weight ratio that resists water, chemicals, and microbial growth without losing its shape. Diagnostic equipment padding, surgical supports, and custom protective cases for medical instruments rely on that durability.
- Cross-Linked Foam: Blocks moisture, bacteria, and chemicals, making it hygienic and easy to sterilize, free of latex and heavy metals. The material withstands common sterilization methods like gamma radiation and EO sterilization without degrading. A durable cushion material that can be used in medical device packaging, as well as components in wearable monitors and surgical supports.
Custom Fabrication for Every Device and Case
Off-the-shelf foam rarely matches the tolerances a medical device requires. Our die cutting, laminating, and hand-fabrication capabilities turn sheet stock into components cut to your exact drawing, whether that's a recessed pocket for a diagnostic unit, a multi-layer support for a surgical tray, or a custom insert for an instrument case. We work from your specifications or a sample part, not a catalog size, and we'll flag when a different density or material family will perform better under your handling and cleaning requirements.
A Foam Partner Built for Fast Turnaround
Atlas Foam Products has fabricated custom foam packaging and padding in Southern California for more than 50 years. Healthcare manufacturers and medical device companies are growing to be part of that work. As a foam fabricator for the healthcare industry, we quote projects quickly and can turn most orders in a timely manner, which matters when a product launch or a hospital order is on a fixed timeline.
FAQs
What foam is used in medical device packaging?
Polyurethane, Cross-Linked polyethylene and polyethylene foams are the most common choices. Polyurethane foam offers breathability and flexibility for devices, while polyethylene foams like Polylam and Ethafoam resist moisture and microbial growth for equipment padding and protective cases. Cross-Linked foam provides a higher end moisture resistant foam for cushioning and packaging requirements.
Does Atlas Foam work with healthcare and medical device manufacturers?
Yes. We supply custom medical foam solutions for hospital equipment, diagnostic devices, and medical instrument cases, and our team can recommend the material and density that fits your sterilization and handling requirements.
Can Atlas Foam fabricate custom shapes for medical devices?
Yes. We laminate, die cut and hand-fabricate foam to a customer's drawing or sample part, including recessed pockets, multi-layer trays, and inserts sized to fit a specific device or instrument case.
Request a Quote for Static-Safe Foam Packaging
If you need foam padding or protective cases built to a medical device's exact specifications, request a quote and send us your drawing or sample part. A foam specialist will confirm material, density, and turnaround before you commit to a production run.
They developed a simple yet sophisticated foam packaging for my product, which has a complex shape. They will provide great quality packaging solutions for your products.
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.
