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Polyurethane foam is a petroleum industry product that is widely utilised in couch cushions.
Severe (extremely firm) density and High (firm) density polyurethane foams are two popular seat padding foams used in the construction of vehicle seats. PUR Polyester and PUR Polyether are two more forms of foam that are utilised.
As can be seen from the history of car seats, polyurethane foam is by far the most common substance used for cushioning in car seats today, accounting for more than 90% of the market share.
Foam creates a smooth surface that efficiently washes contaminants away. Reduced possibility of scratching automobile paintwork. Foam cannons aid in the prevention of cross-contamination. It expedites the cleaning procedure.
The Global Rail car foam cushions market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
BASF’s Basotect is making rail seating lighter and safer.In several train car programmes on both coasts, open cell melamine foam Basotect from BASF has taken the place of alternative materials in the seat back cushions.
Both the commuter train system serving Long Island in New York and the rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area have upgraded seats. The BISCO MRF-400 trademark is used by Rogers Corporation, a global foam maker and converter with headquarters in the US, to identify these innovative cushion types.
The use of Basotect foam in train seat backs helps rail manufacturers overcome two significant challenges: weight and fire safety.
Basotect contributes to the total weight reduction of the chairs. The resulting weight reduction of the rail cars contributes to improved energy efficiency and performance.
Rogers Corporation, the application specialist and firm developing Basotect into rail seating, designed a vehicle seat cushion that is 90% lighter than standard foam cushions used in rail seats by applying Basotect over traditional materials.
Additionally, basotect offers superior fire resistance. It has inherent fire resistance because of the thermoset melamine resin it is composed of, thus no extra flame retardants are necessary.
The foam’s ability to fulfil ASTM E1354, ASTM E162, ASTM E662, and EN 45545-2, which all outline distinct regional standards for fire behaviour of materials and components to be used in trains, is aided by its excellent flammability resistance and minimal smoke and heat release.
