Volara
Volara offering thin thickness and flexibility required for a base material for high-functionality tapes
With the high standard performance inherited from Softlon S, this base material for thin thickness tapes is also suitable for use as gaskets and various padding.
Features of Volara
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Superior shock absorption with closed cell foam
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High sealing performance and workability with a flexible and stiff material
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Improved tape performance with high tear and elongation strength
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High chemical resistance of polyolefin resin
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Improved sound directionality with closed cell foam
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Maintaining the high basic performance of Softlon.
Applications of Volara
- Construction tape bases
- Various gaskets
- Industry tape bases, etc.
- Tapes for fixing abrasives
- Sealing materials for car electronic parts
- Bases for medical pads and transdermal dispensing
- Gaskets around precision parts
- Materials for preventing paper core displacement and for fixing furniture parts
- LCD/OLED module fittings
- Pads for fixing equipment terminals.
- Gaskets for various modules
Fixing BtoB connectors
Car electronic devices
Fixing an LCD panel
Fixing building interior parts
Lineup of the Volara Series
Volara is a made-to-order product and there is no standard lineup available.
We will design and provide a product that meets your needs. When purchasing,
please contact us using the inquiry form with the desired thickness, flexibility, density (expansion ratio), and others.
XLIM
In addition to the smallest thickness in the industry (0.06 mm), this foam features superior functionality and reliability, contributing to the functional and design enhancements of leading-edge devices such as smartphones.
Features of XLIM
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Superior shock absorption with closed cell foam
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High sealing performance and workability with a flexible and stiff material
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High chemical resistance of polyolefin resin
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Improved sound directionality with closed cell foam
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Maintaining the high basic performance of Softlon.
Applications of XLIM
- Speaker module cushions
- Camera module cushions
- LCD/OLED module gaskets
- LCD/OLED module bottom spacers etc.
Dust proofing a smart watch
Smartphone camera gasket
Smartphone speaker gasket
Shock absorbing gasket under a smartphone display
Lineup of the XLIM Series
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Product name Thickness
（mm）Density
（kg/㎥）Width
（mm)Length
（m／roll）Color WF006 0.06 450 1020 300 Black WL006 0.06 330 1020 300 Black WF008 0.08 400 1020 300 Black WL008 0.08 280 1020 300 Black WF01 0.10 330 1020 300 Black WL01 0.10 200 1020 300 Black WF015 0.15 330 1020 300 Black WL015 0.15 200 1020 300 Black WL02 0.20 200 1020 300 Black WL03 0.30 130 1020 300 Black WL04 0.40 120 1020 300 Black WL05 0.50 100 1020 300 Black WL07 0.70 100 1020 300 Black WL10 1.00 67 1100 150 Black WL12 1.20 67 1100 150 Black
XLIM ― HR
Thin heat-resistant grade, realizing both flexibility and rigidity with minimum dimensional change at a high temperature of 120°C. We can produce up to 0.1 mm thinness, with the retention of excellent moldability and workability.
Features of XLIM-HR
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High heat resistance of polypropylene (PP) resin
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Minimum dimensional change at a temperature of 120°C
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Production available up to 0.1 mm thinness
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Achieves both moldability and workability
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Maintains high basic performance of SOFTLON
Applications of XLIM-HR
- Base material for fixing tape around in-vehicle displays(CID, HUD etc.) and waterproof/dustproof gaskets
- Protection and shock absorption around in-vehicle devices
- Processing materials under high temperature such as in the semiconductor manufacturing process
Fixing tape for in-vehicle displays
Waterproofing/dustproofing gaskets
Lineup of the XLIM-HR Series
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Product name Thickness
（mm）Density
（kg/㎥）Width
（mm)Length
（m／roll）Color PL01 0.10 500 1020 300 Black PL02 0.20 400 1020 300 Black PL03 0.30 200 1020 300 Black PL05 0.50 125 1020 300 Black PL07 0.70 125 1020 300 Black PL10 1.00 77 1020 300 Black
Volara / XLIM / XLIM-HR features
Shock absorption
The inherent flexibility of resin and the cell structure of foam achieve high shock absorption with minimum thickness.
Comparison of shock absorption with other materials
Shock absorption
Shock energy is generated when an object moves and physically contact with another object. The shock can be absorbed by converting it into heat energy.
Thin, but excellent shock absorbing material
The shock-absorbing capacity increases in proportion to the volume (such as thickness) of the receiver to which an external force is applied. However, many industrial products have only limited space available, despite needs for shock absorption there. With its proprietary foam structure and resin composition, Sekisui foam exhibits higher shock absorption than other resin films and fiber materials.
Shock absorption test video
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＜Shock absorption of foam (glass breaking test)＞ The video shows what changes occur to the glass when the foam is placed under the glass and a shock is applied.
Sealing of uneven surfaces
With its flexibility, the foam seals uneven or sharp surfaces to achieve high sealing property.
Comparison of sealing property with other materials
A material with high sealing property
The sealing property of a sealer such as tape is greatly affected, not only by the properties of the material substance, but also by its close physical contact with the uneven surface of the adherend. A material with high flexibility eliminates gaps with the adherend and realizes high sealing performance.
Sealing property realized by foam
Resin films and fiber materials such as non-woven fabrics may leave small gaps because of their own rigidity (hardness). Sekisui foam is thin, but has excellent flexibility to seal uneven surfaces. It is used for various applications, including sealing (waterproof or dustproof) tape in electronic devices.
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