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Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
By:Bryan Ledahl
Date: 5/26/2010, 5:54 pm
In Response To: Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell (Brian Nystrom)

: Look in your local Yellow Pages under "Packaging" for a
: company that uses foam for custom packaging. Closed cell foam is
: typically used as padding in packing crates and cases, but you
: have to be careful about the type. Specify that you're looking
: for "Minicel" (a.k.a., "micro-cellular
: polyethylene foam") and not "Ethafoam", which is
: a type of polyethylene foam with larger cells that's not well
: suited for most kayaking applications.

Just called those guys, you're a genius! They've got some for cheap. Appreciate it.

Messages In This Thread

Material: High density foam VS close cell
Bryan Ledahl -- 5/24/2010, 4:37 pm
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
Brian Nystrom -- 5/25/2010, 9:14 am
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
Bryan Ledahl -- 5/26/2010, 5:54 pm
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
Brian Nystrom -- 5/26/2010, 6:02 pm
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
JohnK -- 5/24/2010, 7:05 pm
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
Bill Hamm -- 5/25/2010, 1:36 am
Re: Material: High density foam VS close cell
Brian Nystrom -- 5/25/2010, 9:10 am