NOVI, Mich., March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at Foam
Expo, Griswold, LLC, a leading manufacturer of
custom-engineered cellular elastomer, announced the launch of their
new line of continuous natural rubber sponge, Griswold® FlameSafe
™. the world's first such family of materials to meet the UL HBF
flame rating specification. The new rubber product is
non-halogenated, RoHS – compliant, and maintains the same strong
grip, resiliency, and vibration damping as the company's
traditional sponge offering, now coupled with flame resistance.
Anticipated to significantly enhance a device's ability to
secure necessary UL ratings - essential for bringing an application
to market - the Griswold FlameSafe line of products is also
sustainable and recyclable.
"For decades, Griswold has been known as a leading manufacturer
of standard and custom engineered cellular rubber products
worldwide," said Dave Sherman,
senior product line manager at Rogers Corporation, Griswold's
parent company. "The company has earned a reputation for delivering
quality engineered products and is now thrilled to have received
the UL rating for our new FlameSafe line. With this advanced
product line designers can utilize the great properties of natural
rubber, like great grip and wear in friction components, with
vibration and noise damping properties in applications which
require UL approval, such as appliances, robotics, and industrial
enclosures."
Griswold FlameSafe products will be available in multiple
firmness and thickness options, varying from 3mm to 1/2"
materials.
At this year's Foam Expo, Griswold can be found at booth
#524.
About Rogers Corporation
Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG) is a global technology leader in
engineered materials to power, protect, and connect our world. With
more than 180 years of materials science experience, Rogers
delivers high-performance solutions that enable clean energy,
Internet connectivity, advanced transportation and other
technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers delivers Power
Electronics Solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle
electrification, and alternative energy; Elastomeric Material
Solutions for sealing, vibration management, and impact protection
in mobile devices, transportation interiors, and performance
apparel; and Advanced Connectivity Solutions materials for wireless
infrastructure, automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered
in Arizona (USA), Rogers operates
manufacturing facilities in the United
States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, and South
Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For
more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com.
Contact: Jessy Green, (917)
689-9295, jessy.green@svmpr.com
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