Sound insulating foam.

Roland · 04-24-2008, 02:10 PM

I'm planning on upgrading my speakers and while I have the doors apart I'm going to do what I can to line them. I have 72 sq ft of dynamat extreme and I'm interested in adding foam like I've seen in some of the installation guides. I work for a foam packaging company and have access to a variety of open and closed cell foams in various density's.

I've seen ensolite mentioned as an option but we don't usually have it in stock. I know it's closed cell and fairly heavy but I'm not sure if it's the weight or the cell structure that makes it desirable. I can get Volora, Trocellen, Ethafoam, Crosslink and Neoprene in various thickness sheets and Ether or Ester open cell foams in almost any shape and size I care to cut.

Does anyone have any recommendations on what I should use?

Thanks!

Roland · 04-30-2008, 11:03 AM

Bump to keep it on the radar

wiscdave · 04-30-2008, 11:13 AM

great question above...can you get us some foam at discount prices

nagelg · 04-30-2008, 11:58 AM

Roland, check online for the STC rating (sound transmission coefficient) of each of the materials you mentioned. The higher the STC, the better.

Let us know how it all turns out. I'm thinking of doing the doors and an undercoat this summer.

Roland · 04-30-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nagelg

Roland, check online for the STC rating (sound transmission coefficient) of each of the materials you mentioned. The higher the STC, the better.

Let us know how it all turns out. I'm thinking of doing the doors and an undercoat this summer.

Good idea. I'll have to ask to peek at the manufacturers spec sheets. That information isn't something we normally look for because all we care about is the strength and cushioning properties.

Dave. I'm pretty sure even small volumes of anything we have in stock could be had at wholesale + shipping. Special orders would be cost prohibitive because of our suppliers minimums and freight costs.

04-24-2008, 02:10 PM	#1
Roland My other ride has sails Joined: Jan 2008, #4149 Location: Rhode Island Age: 45 Gender: Male Posts: 2,081 06 Impulse Red I4 2WD Access Cab 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7 UnderCover Tonneau, Bed mat, Bug Deflector, aFe Pro Dry S, Secondary Air Filter removed, Synthetic 5W-30 oil, Scanguage II with blendmount, WeatherTech floorliners, Toyota seat covers, Installed OEM intermittent wipers, TacomaWorld sticker, Defrost without AC mod, Hidden Hitch	Sound insulating foam. I'm planning on upgrading my speakers and while I have the doors apart I'm going to do what I can to line them. I have 72 sq ft of dynamat extreme and I'm interested in adding foam like I've seen in some of the installation guides. I work for a foam packaging company and have access to a variety of open and closed cell foams in various density's. I've seen ensolite mentioned as an option but we don't usually have it in stock. I know it's closed cell and fairly heavy but I'm not sure if it's the weight or the cell structure that makes it desirable. I can get Volora, Trocellen, Ethafoam, Crosslink and Neoprene in various thickness sheets and Ether or Ester open cell foams in almost any shape and size I care to cut. Does anyone have any recommendations on what I should use? Thanks! __________________ "Life's journeys End is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy shit what a ride!"

04-30-2008, 11:03 AM	#2
Roland My other ride has sails Joined: Jan 2008, #4149 Location: Rhode Island Age: 45 Gender: Male Posts: 2,081 06 Impulse Red I4 2WD Access Cab 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7 UnderCover Tonneau, Bed mat, Bug Deflector, aFe Pro Dry S, Secondary Air Filter removed, Synthetic 5W-30 oil, Scanguage II with blendmount, WeatherTech floorliners, Toyota seat covers, Installed OEM intermittent wipers, TacomaWorld sticker, Defrost without AC mod, Hidden Hitch	Bump to keep it on the radar __________________ "Life's journeys End is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy shit what a ride!"

04-30-2008, 11:58 AM	#4
nagelg non-alligned Joined: Mar 2008, #5184 Location: Minnesota Age: 62 Posts: 352 '08 Black s/p acc. cab, 4x4, 2.7 2008 Access Cab Manual 2.7 2.7 l4, MT,4X4, AFE filter, bed mat, floor mats, Scangauge ll, cap, OEM hitch, pop-n-lock,	Roland, check online for the STC rating (sound transmission coefficient) of each of the materials you mentioned. The higher the STC, the better. Let us know how it all turns out. I'm thinking of doing the doors and an undercoat this summer. __________________ If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.

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wiscdave Lets Do It!! Joined: Mar 2008, #5392 Location: NE WI Age: 35 Posts: 434 08 44 DC TRD Sport LB 2008 Double Cab Automatic* AFE Stage 2 - with proguard 7 - 2 P3 shallow mount 10s in Supercrew Box - Punch 601s	great question above...can you get us some foam at discount prices