Foam for film holder cases? Looking for a product.

[Colin Graham]

I've never been able to find a bulk 1/2" foam that's its own durable finished surface, especially if it needs to be low-friction as well. Have you seen something similar in use in another product? If so I'd try to contact them for their source. I ended up settling for ripstop nylon liner over closed-cell foam.

Neoprene was the closest I ever found to a durable stand-alone foam, but didn't like the high friction surface and texture of it. McMaster has it in thicknesses from 1/8" through 1" with a bunch in between. It's abrasion and weather resistant, and there's an adhesive-backed version, but it's expensive. It's also relatively heavy at 17 lbs per cubic foot. EVA foams are around 2 lbs/cu.ft.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-foam-sheets/=vpzj1b

They also have an 'Abrasion Resistant Fabric Faced Neoprene' but that's only available in 1/4" max. Never have tried that.

[Liquid Artist]

How about something like a Synthetic Cork board.
https://www.warmlyyours.com/en-CA/po...ay-30-2011-115

[vinny]

How about something like a Synthetic Cork board.
https://www.warmlyyours.com/en-CA/po...ay-30-2011-115

I'm making cases for film holders. I used flooring when I remodeled my kitchen.

[Robert Oliver]

Sleeping pad for backpacking... The cheap closed cell foam stuff

[Tin Can]

Quick look at the McMaster link I picked this. http://www.mcmaster.com/#8865k71/=vq7gmo

I like how this sounds, but...


My method is buy samples.

[Daniel Stone]

$112 per 4x4' sheet, plus shipping Randy... oof

[Tin Can]

and?

Then adjust the parameters. Use smooth 1/4".

http://www.mcmaster.com/#8722k15/=vq9s5m

[Roger Thoms]

How about Neoprene wetsuit fabric. Or maybe 200 Denier Oxford Foam Laminate*from Seattle fabrics. Scroll down , it's near the bottom. http://www.seattlefabrics.com/neopre...oam%20Laminate

I actually thought the synthetic cork might have potential, but suspect it's to firm. Randy's stuff looks nice too, other than the price.

Roger

[Roger Thoms]

$112 per 4x4' sheet, plus shipping Randy... oof

oof? Can't figure this one out.

Roger

[Tin Can]

and?

Then adjust the parameters. Use smooth 1/4".

http://www.mcmaster.com/#8722k15/=vq9s5m

I'm ordering this in black to check it, adding it to an order I was building.