Looking for a composite material
Looking for a composite material
(OP)
I am looking for a composite material that can meet the following requirements:
1. It is a strong material (for example it will change its shape only when you press it hard).
2. It has no harm to the body of human beings.
3. It can change its shape relatively quick after applying outside force (say pressing)
4. It will restore its original shape relatively slow after removing the outside force, say a few seconds, or a few tens of seconds. (must be slower than ordinary sponge and rubber back to their original shape).
5. Air can go though it (like a gauze), while the dust can be blocked.
Could anybody please provide some advice?
Thank you!
1. It is a strong material (for example it will change its shape only when you press it hard).
2. It has no harm to the body of human beings.
3. It can change its shape relatively quick after applying outside force (say pressing)
4. It will restore its original shape relatively slow after removing the outside force, say a few seconds, or a few tens of seconds. (must be slower than ordinary sponge and rubber back to their original shape).
5. Air can go though it (like a gauze), while the dust can be blocked.
Could anybody please provide some advice?
Thank you!





RE: Looking for a composite material
It deforms and recovers slowly to original shape.
http://www.sorbothane.com/material-properties.php
Also try Styroflex (a type of SBS).
www.styroflex.com
Chris DeArmitt
"Knowledge has no value except that which can be gained from its application toward some worthwhile end."
Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
RE: Looking for a composite material
I have visited the links you provided. It seems that Sorbothane is quite close to what I am looking for. However, I guess it won't meet requirement 5, right? Anyway I think requirement 5 is optional. I also want to know how fast Sorbothane will recover to its original shape after removing the force. Is there any place that I can find how long it will recover to its 100%, and/or 50%, 90% of its original size/shape?
As for Styroflex, I got "domain is for sale" error after I visit the link. Could you please provide me another link?
Thank you very much!
RE: Looking for a composite material
RE: Looking for a composite material
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It extends to 400% of its length and recovers.
Looks like the Sorbothane will stretch over 35% and still recover.
If you want the material to let air through then you can make holes in it.
Chris DeArmitt
"Knowledge has no value except that which can be gained from its application toward some worthwhile end."
Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
RE: Looking for a composite material
http://www.tempur-pedic.com
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Chris DeArmitt
"Knowledge has no value except that which can be gained from its application toward some worthwhile end."
Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
RE: Looking for a composite material
Wes C.
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