Performance Modifiers
UV Inhibitors
UV inhibitors are additives that help reduce degradation of the foam material that have been known to cause fading and cracking when exposed to harmful UV rays.
Strengtheners
Strengtheners are additives used to change the material compound giving it sturdier attributes for many product applications.
Surface Modification
Patented NomaCoating and Tuff Coating processes apply a functional outside layer to a product providing many benefits including durability, shine and texture, while the NomaHyding process provides a dense skin to the outside of the product providing the added benefit of toughness.
Joining
Adhesive
Adhesion capabilities allow the joining together of different materials for many applications and product possibilities.
Corner Notch Welding
Through a notching process, product is heat-welded to its desired shape offering quick and cost-saving alternatives.
Welding
This formation of custom planks through a versatile side-by-side heat-welding process reduces the cost of fabricating processes.
Heat Sealing
This heat process adheres two or more pieces of product together providing efficiencies in manufacturing.
Scrim Weld/Lamination
Two or more sheets are bonded together to form a thicker profile for various products.
Hot Melt Glue
Applying layers of hot melt glue to products provides a sturdy joint in the manufacturing process.
Velcro
Applying strips of Velcro to foam allows pieces to be repositioned in the manufacturing process.
Cutting and Shaping
Drilling
Secondary fabricating process creates holes in a product for all types of applications and improvements.
Grinding
Secondary process trims or removes part of product to form a shape allowing for numerous product applications and improved aesthetics.
Finish Cutting
This precision secondary cutting process offers a more refined edge and attractive finish.
Notching
A V-shaped notch is cut into the product to form corners to enhance protective packaging attributes and other applications.
Perforating
A series of holes is punched in the foam material or product offering various sizes and manufacturing efficiencies.
Skiving
Foam is slit or pared into planks or sheets increasing the open-cell characteristics of the foam, improving breath ability and offering additional benefits for packaging materials and other operations.
Slitting
Foam is partially or completely cut to specification offering custom sizes and efficiencies for any job.
Spiral Slitting
Cutting around the circumference of a tube or rod, partially or completely through a product.
Three Dimensional Cutting
Simple or complex three-dimensional shapes are produced offering alternatives to traditional materials manufacturing.
Customization
Color
Specialized color formulations offer customization for all products.
Post-Mold Processing
After the molding process, text or graphics are raised (embossed) or depressed (debossed) on a product leaving an attractive three-dimensional effect.
In-Mold Processing
Text or graphics are machined into the mold, leaving the detail raised or depressed adding design and texture to any product.
Post Mold Screen Printing
Text, graphics and logos are placed two-dimensionally on product after molding process for branding and identification.
Printing
Patterns, lines and decorative or functional prints are applied providing aesthetic and functional options such as branding or bar coding.
Labeling
Labels are applied in from sizes 1“x1” up to 4“x6” allowing for identification and branding.
Bar Coding
UPC Codes are applied for easy identification of product and components for retail sale or inventory.
Retail Packaging
Packaging of products is developed for retail shipments and displays offering a variety of functional and attractive options.
Shrink Wrapping
Shrink wrapping for retail or commercial packaging is performed in a secondary process for protection of product and bundling of components.
MSDS
Please click on the related MSDS below for a complete description of the material data sheet and guidelines for the safe handling of our products.
Material Safety Data Sheets
Construction Specification Sheets
- HBR® Closed Cell Backer Rod
- Foam-Pak™ II Open Cell Backer Rod
- HBR® Highway Sealant Backer Rod
- HBR® Fillet Backer Material
- HBR® XL Backer Rod
- SOF® ROD Bi-cellular Backer Rod
- SOF® Seal Air Infiltration Barrier
- Green Rod Backer Rod
- HBR® Closed-Cell Backer Rod Handy Packs
- SOF® Chink Air Infiltration Barrier
- SOF® Rod Bi-Cellular Backer Rod Handy Packs
- SOF® Rod Highway Sealant Backer Rod
Other Specification Sheets
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Project Management Capabilities
Innovative Foam Solutions
When you partner with Nomaco, you have a committed team working behind the scenes to ensure you have the right solution. We work closely with you from the project’s inception to its completion. With ongoing communication throughout the process, you will know your project’s status every step of the way.
In order to better serve our customers, we have systems in place to manage complex projects. These tools improve communication and provide important information to the entire project team. With Critical Path Analysis, our project managers will help you identify the minimum length of time needed to complete a project. This helps to minimize cost while still achieving your objective.
In addition to direct contacts in sales and technical fields, Nomaco provides dedicated customer service representatives to assist you with ordering and logistics. Call today to begin work on your project!
Research Capabilities
Innovative Foam Solutions
As evidenced by our more than 30 patents, Nomaco places a high value on innovation and technology. This includes a high level of expertise in science and technology that underpins our current business as well as the exploration of new technologies. Because pace is critically important in this increasingly competitive world, the Research team provides Nomaco with short-, medium- and long-term options and solutions for continued growth.
The Research group includes staff for two laboratories:
- The extrusion lab boasts state-of-the-art extrusion and material dosing equipment for the evaluation of new formulations, as well as potential new processes.
- The analytical lab offers a range of physical and analytical testing including differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electromechanical testing and a myriad of customized tests specifically aimed at understanding the characteristics of the foams produced by Nomaco.
With multiple PhD and Master degrees on staff, Nomaco’s Research team has a diversified background in plastics processing as well as molding and extrusion foaming. Overall, the team boasts more than 50 years experience in the foaming industry and 90 years experience in the plastics field.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Innovative Foam Solutions
Within the US, Nomaco operates four manufacturing and warehousing facilities totaling approximately 1.5 million square feet. We have affiliated partners throughout the world to meet your global manufacturing needs.
The manufacturing group includes production, quality assurance, warehousing and logistics. This team is committed to producing and distributing the best foam products available. Our personnel at each facility implement Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma and 5S practices to maintain the highest efficiencies and best quality for our customers. Customized quality assurance measures can be developed to meet any standards. All inventory, orders and shipments are maintained through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), enabling our team to know what products we have on hand or en route at any time.
How Nomaco’s extruded foam is produced
Every Nomaco product is a custom blend of thermoplastic raw materials, additives and colorants that achieve the exact density, color, structure and desired characteristics (such as UV stability or fire retardancy) for optimal product performance. These ingredients are gravity fed into an extruder through a blending device that precisely adds the components in the exact amounts required for the custom formulation.
Once inside the extruder, ingredients are moved forward by large screws, mixing and melting into a liquid state. Additives are included as the mixture becomes homogeneous. Then, at an incredible expansion rate, the mixture extrudes from the high-pressure within the machine through a computer-designed die. As it meets the air, the mixture immediately expands to foam and moves down the cooling line until it reaches ambient temperature. The foam can then be cut and formed to the specifications necessary for the particular product being produced.
Environmental stewardship
At Nomaco we understand the importance of environmental stewardship. We were the first manufacturer in our industry to eliminate chlorofluorocarbons from our polyethylene extrusion process. Other internal efforts include: recycling 100% of our internal polyethylene scrap and cardboard cartons, implementing scrap-reduction initiatives, reducing cardboard cartons, and eliminating phthalates from molded products and product packaging.
Design & Development Capabilities
Innovative Foam Solutions
Nomaco’s Design and Development department is at the core of our IDEA™ process (Integrated Design and Engineering Assessment). Partnering with our sales engineers to understand the needs of our customers, the Design and Development team is involved in all new product development activities. In addition to concept design, 3-D modeling and rapid prototyping, our Design and Development engineers determine the formulation, process, equipment, packaging, and storage necessary for the product desired. They work in tandem with the Engineering, Research and Manufacturing teams to solve all product development challenges.
Whether starting from a concept or improving on an existing product to create a better solution, Nomaco’s Design and Development department will custom engineer the product you need. With more than 165 combined years of experience in various engineering specialties including mechanical, electrical, design, industrial, packaging and many others, Nomaco has one of the most diverse Design and Development departments in the foam industry.
Engineering Capabilities
Innovative Foam Solutions
Nomaco’s comprehensive understanding of machinery and equipment offers endless capabilities and opportunities for our clients. With Nomaco, you are not limited to processes and equipment available on the market – our Engineering department will custom design equipment and machinery to create products unique to your needs. Together, we can give you the competitive advantage needed for success in the marketplace.
With more than 170 years of combined experience and expertise in chemical, mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering, the Nomaco Engineering team examines the entire product process, from raw materials to finished goods, in order to determine the best resources and processes necessary to meet your project’s needs. Nomaco is constantly adding new capabilities, so please call for more information.
Nomaco specializes in developing customized solutions in both extruded and molded foam products. Current examples of our in-line and post production technical capabilities include: