EXPLOSION SUPPRESSION AND SAFETY FOAMS

available from Foam Engineers

Foam material, explosion suppression, inherently electrically conductive, for aircraft and motor vehicle fuel tanks MIL-PRF-87260B (USAF)

Explosion Suppression Foam (ESF) has established itself as the product of choice for military aircraft. The U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army (with the assistance of other agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration) conducted extensive tests over many years, including exposure to HEI (High Explosive Incendiary) fire, to determine properties required in ESF to effectively protect aircraft and, at the same time, permit all fuel systems to function normally. Working closely with these organizations, we have developed a full line of ESF products and offer qualified foams of all grades required by the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Army specifications, and all foreign governments.

Safety Foam & ESF may be easily fabricated into any configuration to conform inside a complex rigid or flexible bladder-type fuel tank.

Installation is straight forward, requiring minimal skills. Once installed, the foam may remain in the fuel tank for many years without degradation or loss of physical properties and performance characteristics. It can be readily removed for internal fuel tank maintenance and reinstalled repeatedly.

MITIGATES FUEL SPRAY

In the event of fuel tank rupture from compressive forces.

EFFECTIVELY BAFFLES FUEL

To control surging and eliminate sloshing. Improves handling in high performance vehicles; eliminates fuel “slapping” noise in tank.

QUICK, EASY INSTALLATION

We provide fully cut and converted kits; fuel wetting and low swelling characteristics ensures a snug fit without the need for oversizing of foam.

LOWEST LOGISTICS SUPPORT

Once installed inside a fuel tank or cell, there’s no need for any external supportive equipment such as required by gas inerting systems.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Lowest initial cost of any system offering explosion protection; lowest cost to maintain, and low weight penalty.

PREVENTS EXPLOSIONS

Of ignited fuel vapors in the tank caused by electrical arcing, overheating of internal components, lightning strikes, or by static electrical discharge.