How Rogers PORON Materials Provide Excellent Industrial Solutions

Rogers PORON is a leading manufacturer of high performance urethane materials used in industrial applications. Their materials provide excellent solutions for noise, vibration, shock and abrasion protection.

Key Benefits of Rogers PORON Urethanes

<li>**Noise Reduction**- PORON materials are very effective at absorbing noise and attenuating vibration. This helps reduce overall noise levels in industrial environments.</li> <li>**Vibration Damping**- The materials have excellent damping properties to absorb kinetic energy and damp vibration. This enhances equipment performance and reliability.</li> <li>**Shock Absorption** – PORON can cushion impacts and diffuse shock forces. This protects sensitive components from damage during impacts.</li> <li>**Abrasion Resistance**- The materials resist wear and abrasion even under heavy use. This extends equipment life in harsh environments.</li> <li>**Lightweight**- PORON offers noise and shock protection in a lightweight material. This helps reduce overall equipment weight.</li>

Table 1 summarizes the key properties and benefits of Rogers PORON urethanes:

Property	Benefit
Noise Reduction	Reduces overall sound levels
Vibration Damping	Improves equipment reliability
Shock Absorption	Protects components from damage
Abrasion Resistance	Extends equipment life
Lightweight	Reduces weight

PORON Applications

Rogers PORON materials are used in a wide variety of industrial applications:

• Transportation– Engine covers, cab mounts, exhaust hangers, truck sleeper cabs
• Construction & Mining– Equipment seats, cab mounts, scraper blades
• General Industry– Anti-fatigue mats, gaskets, seals
• Defense– Weapon stocks, helicopter armaments, vehicle seating
• Electronics– Hard disk drive shrouds, speaker grills, keypads

The materials are injection molded or die cut into shapes to meet specific application requirements. Rogers offers custom formulation and manufacturing capabilities.

Selecting the Right PORON Material

With over 50 formulations, selecting the right PORON material is key. Important factors include:

• Temperature Range– Some materials withstand over 200°C while others perform better at lower temperatures.
• Hardness– Softer grades provide better shock absorption while harder grades resist cutting and abrasion.
• Chemical Resistance– Formulations resist oils, solvents, water and other chemicals.
• Flammability Rating– Materials are available with UL 94 V-0 to meet flammability standards.

Rogers technical support can help select the optimal grade for your specific application requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What industries use Rogers PORON materials?

PORON materials are used in diverse industries including transportation, construction, general industry, defense and electronics. The materials provide excellent noise, vibration, shock and abrasion protection.

How are PORON materials shaped and applied?

PORON is injection molded or die cut into custom shapes based on application requirements. The parts are then bonded, mechanically fastened or press fit into place.

What temperature range can PORON withstand?

PORON is available in formulations for temperatures from -40°C up to over 200°C. Cryogenic and high temperature grades are available.

Can PORON be made with custom properties?

Yes, Rogers can custom formulate PORON materials to meet specific hardness, flammability, chemical resistance and other property requirements.

Does Rogers provide technical support for selecting PORON?

Yes, Rogers has an applications engineering team available to help select the optimal PORON formulation and design for your specific application needs.