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Acoustical
foam provides the most cost-effective approach to controlling interfering
reflections and noise. To optimize the performance and appearance
of conventional acoustical foam, RPG® patented an innovative
profile design. This new nestable profile utilizes a Variable Depth
Air Cavity (VDAC™) to strategically space most of the foam away
from the mounting surface for optimum absorption efficiency and
economy. By combining ProFoam™ and RPG®’s new ProCorner™,
a complete acoustical foam room treatment system is possible. |
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Problem
There are
three aspects of conventional foam which can be optimized:
1. Conventional
flat backed wedge and convoluted foams are applied directly to
the mounting surface, where the particle velocity is zero. Since
no absorption can occur when the particle velocity is zero, a
significant portion of solid foam is wasted.
2. To
provide appropriate absorption coefficients, conventional foam
is sold in several thicknesses. If an application requires additional
absorption at a later date, the existing foam must be removed
and a panel of greater thickness applied.
3. Conventional
foam has limited interior design application because of its “industrial”
appearance and potential safety hazards.
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Solution
To solve
these problems, RPG® patented ProFoam™, the first nestable,
Variable Depth Air Cavity (VDAC™) foam. ProFoam™ uses an innovative,
attractive, and universal profile to space most of the foam away
from the surface for optimum absorption. Since ProFoam™ is nestable,
one size fits all applications.
Unlike
conventional foam, additional absorption can be achieved at a
later date by simply adding additional nestable layers to form
a VDAC™ Stack. ProFoam’s™ unique attractive shape allows it to
be used as a design element. When formed from fire safe Melaflex™,
ProFoam™ can be used in all spaces that require Class A interior
finish treatment.
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Absorption
VDAC™ technology
provides minimum point of contact with the mounting surface, thus
enabling most of the foam to be positioned away from the wall for
optimum absorption. Unlike conventional foams which are applied
in a fixed thickness, additional absorption can be achieved by simply
stacking new layers on top of the existing ProFoam™. |
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FEATURES
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First nestable
profile foam
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First profile foam
using patented VDAC™ technology
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Available in Class
A Melaflex™ and UL94 Polyflex™ (polyurethane)
BENEFITS
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Seamlessly integrates
with the ProCorner™ to provide a complementary acoustical system for interior
design and sound control
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One universal profile
fits all applications
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Begin economically
and upgrade performance as needed
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Nestable profile
can be layered to any thickness offering unlimited absorption at any time
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Can be applied
in vertical and horizontal combinations
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Can be cut into
various width strips to fill required area
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Melaflex™ ProFoam™
complies with all interior finish Class A fire safety codes
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New modern look
allows use as an interior design element
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VDAC™ technology
allows optimum performance at the lowest prices
APPLICATIONS
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Melaflex™ ProFoam™
is fabricated from non fibrous, fire resistant, open cell, lightweight
(0.6 lb.³) BASF melamine foam. It is in full compliance with all National
Life Safety Codes for Class A interior use. Melaflex™ has a flame spread
of 10 and a smoke development rating of 50 as per ASTM E-84 testing standards.
Therefore, Melaflex™ ProFoam™ can be used in any critical listening space
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Polyflex™ ProFoam™
is fabricated from a UL94 2 lb./cu. ft. polyester urethane, which should
only be used in Class B or C spaces. Since Polyflex™ is flammable, extreme
care should be exercised in its use as an interior finish
SPECIFICATIONS
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