Case Studies

Flat roofs in Saudi Arabia were insulated on the outside using a fast reacting spray foam.  This process minimised the disruption to the dwellings and had the added benefit of producing a joint-free insulation blanket.

IFS Chemicals has supplied large amounts of  custom-formulated materials for use as an insulation material on hot pipes within deep sea environments.  The insulation is applied using a controlled rotational casting technique; it has included the simultaneous application of up to four separate materials.

The latest safety specifications necessitated the development of a high-impact bumper.  A modified polyurea chemical system was developed by IFS Chemicals, enabling the bumper to be manufactured in a low-cost tool using a spray-applied, high performance material.

A custom-formulated polyurethane was developed for the manufacture of the range of Peugeot steering wheels.  The mouldings needed to be blemish-free and be capable of being demoulded within four minutes.  This was achieved using a high density integral-skin moulding grade.

These are produced using a specially developed re-inforced foam system from IFS Chemicals.  The technical requirements for these products were significant, and the company was able  to  meet these demands as well as achieving fast processing times.

A spray-applied, high performance elastomer was developed by IFS Chemicals, and this has been successfully used to manufacture many hundreds of  large buoys, fenders and anchor pendants.  Due to the harsh environments in which they are used, the polyurethane needed to conform to exceptionally high specifications.