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Northfoam® 140 / 170
NSP currently has three grades of Northfoam® foams; Northfoam® 33, Northfoam® 140 and Northfoam® 170. All these grades of foam are chemically expanded polyethylene foams.
Northfoam® 170 is produced by a batch production method, resulting in raw blocks of Northfoam® 170 being made, which are skinned and then sliced into the required thickness. Northfoam® is a fairly dense foam, with a relatively smooth surface finish, making it suitable for a number of applications in orthotics and prosthetics. Northfoam® 170 is used in prosthetics mainly for manufacturing BK socket liners, and in orthotics for foot orthotics for padding and lining purposes.
Northfoam® 140 is a slightly softer grade of Northfoam® 170, and is only available in a SilverShield® antimicrobial grade, flesh colour. Northfoam® 140 is suitable for manufacturing BK socket liners, and foot orthotics.
- Chemically crosslinked, closed cell polyethylene
foam - Density 170 Kg/m³
- Inert and chemically resistant
Available in the following thickness:
2mm through to 35mm
Also available in the following colours:
White, Flesh
Sheet size:
950 x 950mm
Moulding temperature:
120°C - 150°C / 266°F - 302°F
Cooking time:
Cooking time: 3 minutes per mm thickness. N.B. As all ovens have slightly different heating
characteristics please use our recommended timings as a guide only.
Northfoam® 140 material is available with SilverShield®, to find out more please click here: SilverShield®
For information regarding the NSP range of ovens click here
Prosthetic and Orthotic Applications
- Prosthetic Socket Liner
- Foot Insoles
- Other padding applications
Support Documents
- Northfoam® 170 -
Product Leaflet - Northfoam® 170 - Material Safety Data sheet
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