Melamine foam
Basotect is the name of our extensive selection of high-quality melamine foams. With a remarkably low weight of only 12 kg/m3, these melamine foams provide a fire-safe solution with excellent sound-absorbing properties. Basotect products are easy to process and specially designed for various applications, such as construction, vehicle manufacturing, and even in the aerospace industry.
Melamine foam is a soft material with a foam-like texture, commonly
Melamine foam is known for its light weight, fire resistance, and excellent sound absorbing properties. Melamine foam is often used in sound insulation, acoustic treatments, and thermal insulation due to its absorbing and insulating properties. It is widely used in various industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, and sound studios.
This product is certified according to the B1 class following the DIN4102 standard after thorough testing. It retains its stability up to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius.
Different types of melamine foam
Fibers & Foams offers two variants: an Edge variant with a bevelled edge and a Flat variant with a flat edge. Both variants are available in the colours white and light grey. Additionally, the Flat variant is also available in the colour dark grey.
The Basotect panels come with a self-adhesive back, making them easy to work with. This allows you to easily start working with this type of product on your own.
Thickness of the melamine foam
Basotect melamine foam is available in two thicknesses: 30 mm and 50 mm.
Application of melamine foam
If speech sounds are a problem, melamine foam is a recommended solution. This acoustic foam has an optimal absorption value between 500 and 1000 Hertz, which is ideal for dampening speech sounds. By using melamine foam in a space, speech intelligibility is improved, making conversations enjoyable again.
Melamine foam benefits
Melamine foam is lightweight and has a self-adhesive backing, making it easy to install. Additionally, it has an aesthetically pleasing appearance, which contributes to the visual appeal of the space.
Disadvantages of melamine foam
One disadvantage of melamine foam is that it is sensitive to moisture, which can lead to stretching and shrinking. Sometimes small air bubbles may also be visible in the material.
FAQ
What is melamine foam?
Melamine foam, branded as Basotect, is a flexible open-cell foam produced by BASF made from melamine resin (a thermosetting plastic). Basotect is known for its excellent sound absorption properties, light weight, high fire safety, and good thermal insulation.
How does melamine foam work
Melamine foam has a very fine, open cell structure, which provides high sound absorption and excellent thermal insulation
What is the difference between melamine foam and polyurethane foam?
Melamine foam, made from melamine resin, has an open-cell structure, is very lightweight and brittle, fireproof, and usually white or light grey in colour. Polyurethane foam, manufactured from polyurethane, is flexible, generally grey or anthracite in colour, and naturally highly flammable. Its flammability can be improved by adding flame retardants.
What are the benefits of melamine foam?
Melamine foam has very good sound absorption, is fire-safe, and due to its white or light grey colour, is very suitable for visible applications.
What are the applications of melamine foam?
Melamine foam is used in acoustic panels and thermal insulation, providing fire-safe solutions for schools, offices, hospitality, hospitals, and vehicles.