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Bayfit® Tec

Soft foams for tough applications

Foam-in-place technology, where the seal is applied to the workpiece during the foaming process, has grown significantly in importance over the last few years, increasingly replacing the use of prefabricated gaskets made from such materials as PVC and rubber. The automotive industry and its suppliers, as well as the electrical and electronics sectors, have been the main beneficiaries of the advantages brought by Bayfit®.

The main advantage over installing pre-molded gaskets lies in the major potential for rationalization. Thanks to the foaming process, material consumption is lower than with solid alternative materials. Additionally, production can take place on automated processing lines, ensuring a high level of productivity and fitting accuracy.The electrical and electronics industry also appreciates the sound-absorbing properties of Bayfit® foams, because they can also use the noise-reducing grades with their flame-retardant properties in electrical appliances.

The advantages of Bayfit® for the technical sector:

Production of low-weight gaskets
Sound absorption in electrical appliances through flame-retardant grades

Good chemical resistance
High temperature resistance and low compression set
Good adhesion to all conventional substrates such as plastics, metals, stainless steel and surface coatings