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Cuming Microwave C-FOAM PF-2 and PF-4 Flexible Low Loss Foam

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  • Closed-cell low loss flexible foam sheets
  • Low dielectric constant
  • Low loss tangents
  • Ideal for use as dielectric substrates
  • Weather-proof RF transparent radomes

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The PF-2 and PF-4 are closed-cell low loss flexible foam sheets. These materials have low dielectric constant and low loss tangents, making them ideal for use as dielectric substrates and as weather-proof RF transparent radomes.

As a closed-cell foam, water absorption rates are low. The material is weather resistant, and will not crack or degrade in sunlight.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
ColorWhite
Compositionclosed-cell low loss foam
Maximum use temperature90ºC (200ºF)
  PF-2PF-4
Density, g/cm3(lb/ft3)0.032
(2.0)
0.064
(4.0)
Dielectric Constant1.031.06
Loss Tangent0.00010.0001
Thermal Conductivity (cal-cm/sec-cm2-ºC)0.00010.00011


INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

PF-2 and PF-4 are both very soft materials which can be draped over curved surfaces. They can be readily die-cut or be cut with a sharp razor knife.

Polyethylene is an inherently difficult material to bond to. However, a reasonable bond can be achieved using a solvent-based Polychloroprene contact adhesive. Our customer service department can also make other adhesive recommendations for specific substrates. C-FOAM PF has an indefinite shelf life.

AVAILABILITY

Both PF-2 and PF-4 are available in a standard sheet size of 600 x 600 mm (24 x 24 inches), in the following thicknesses:

PF-23.2mm (0.125 inch)
6.4mm (0.250 inch)
PF-41.6mm (0.062 inch)
3.2mm (0.125 inch)
6.4mm (0.250 inch)


Cuming Microwave can supply PF in other sizes and shapes as well. Specially fabricated and machined parts up to 50 mm thick can also be produced. It may be possible to provide, on special order, other densities with corresponding dielectric and physical properties. Call for details.

PF foam sheets can also be supplied with a peel-and-stick pressure sensitive adhesive specific with a /PSA suffix, e.g., PF-2-.125” /PSA. They can be supplied die-cut to your specifications; send your drawing for a quotation.

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