Blachford RP Wins Another ARPM Safety Award
For the second year in a row, the team at Blachford RP in Kings Mountain, NC were awarded the ARPM (Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers) Best Practice Safety Award (3rd Place). The award recognizes best practices that organizations have implemented to increase overall safety. Blachford RP's best practice centered around novel communications within a diverse workforce with multiple languages. This included visual (rather then written) communications, real-time translations during training sessions, and safety commitment banners. All award winners were selected by ARPM membership vote. According to their website ARPM states “the Safety Best Practice Award is a way to recognize [...]
Blachford Acoustics Group Wins Wellness Award for 2nd Year in a Row
Blachford Acoustics Group has been named one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness for the 2nd year in a row. Blachford offers various programs that encourage employees to participate in different wellness activities to promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being. With an on-site employee fitness center, annual health screenings and reimbursement programs for wellness activities, Blachford strives to uphold an active, healthy working environment. The award from The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) is presented to companies that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to promoting employee wellness and creating a healthy work environment. Entries are heavily scrutinized with [...]
Blachford Acoustics Group to Exhibit at SAE 2025
We hope to see you all at SAE International’s 2025 Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition, taking place May 12-15th at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. SAE International’s Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition provides a unique forum where you can meet like-minded professionals from the automotive, heavy-duty and aerospace communities and explore cutting-edge technologies in NVH. Our acoustics experts will be exhibiting at booth #311, and we are looking forward to showcasing our products and services to more than 1,000 key decision makers! Read more about the show here
Fabricated Products
Custom Solutions in Every Fashion Our process begins with discovering what problem our customer is looking for a solution to. You present us your idea and we become the problem solvers we are known to be. Our engineers look at what our best possible options are to create your part and what material will work best. We have a variety of machinery available including: Waterjets CNC Machining Laminators Splitters Heat Sealing RF Sealing Centrifuge Oiling Wire Cutting Die Cutting GET STARTED NOW Custom [...]
Neoprene, EPDM, SBR Blend
Neoprene, EPDM, SBR Blend EPDM SBR Blend Foam Our Neoprene, EPDM, SBR blends come in a range of densities to fit our customers' needs. High densities provide stronger resistance while lower densities offer economically friendly options TECHNICAL INFO: Typical Applications: High densities provide stronger resistance while lower densities offer economically friendly options Physical Properties Temp Range -70 to 225°F Tensile Strength 50-90 psi Density 5-20 lbs/ft³ Flammability and Smoke FMVSS 302 (Pass) Available Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Supported Unsupported 3 mil Unsupported 5 mil [...]
Milspun Mat
Milspun Mat Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Foam Matting Milspun Mat is an anti-fatigue mat that is made of polyvinyl chloride foam that is typically used in light to medium duty foot traffic areas. TECHNICAL INFO: Typical Applications: Light to Medium Duty Traffic Areas Physical Property: Temp. Range 0° to 113°F Durometer 65 Shore 00 Density 17.5 lbs/ft³ Flammability and Smoke: D.O.C. FF 1-70 Meets Available Facings: Linear Rib Surface Texture Need a Custom Solution to Solve Your Specific Challenge? GET [...]
MilcousticAL
MilcousticAL Polyether Foam with Aluminized Mylar Facing MilcousticAL is an acoustically superior polyether foam with an aluminized mylar facing. The facing provides acoustic enhancement, thermal abatement, as well as a deterrent for airborne dirt, lint, mild chemicals, petroleum, or water mist. TECHNICAL INFO: Typical Applications: Acoustic Panels Generator Enclosures HVAC Pump, Compressor and Other Mechanical Equipment Enclosures Industrial Machinery and Equipment Various foam thicknesses are available. Physical Property: Temp. Range -100° to 300°F Tensile Strength 25 psi Density 1.8 lbs/ft³ Sound Absorption Average (SAA) [...]
Milcoustic
Milcoustic Polyether Foam with Polyurethane Facing Milcoustic is an acoustically superior polyether foam with a UV Stable polyurethane facing. It has been developed to provide the best overall acoustic foam properties possible while also achieving high flammability standards TECHNICAL INFO: Typical Applications: Acoustic Panels Generator Enclosures HVAC Pump, Compressor and Other Mechanical Equipment Enclosures Industrial Machinery and Equipment Various foam thicknesses and colors are available. Physical Property: Temp. Range -100° to 300°F Tensile Strength 25 psi Density 1.8 lbs/ft³ Sound Absorption Average (SAA) [...]
Matthew Taub Named 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100 & Hall of Fame Member
Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Matthew Taub, President and COO, Blachford Acoustics Group as a 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. Collectively, the 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100 and their companies employ over 113,000 individuals and generate over $118 billion in annual revenues. This year’s honorees will be published in a limited-edition Titan 100 book and profiled exclusively online. They will be honored at [...]
Reticulated Filter Foam
Reticulated Filter Foam Open Cell Filter Foam Reticulated Filter Foam is an open cell foam that comes in a variety of colors and pores per inch. It is typically used in filtration applications although it can be used for gaskets and buffering pads. TECHNICAL INFO: Typical Applications: Filtration Gaskets Buffering Pads Various pores per inch & colors are available. Physical Property: Lightweight Temp Range: -40° to +200°F Tensile Strength: 22 psi Density: 1.7-2.0 lbs/ft³ Tear Strength: 3/5 lbs/in Elongation: 200% min. Available [...]
Low Permeability Polyether
Low Permeability Polyether Closed Cell Ether Foam Low Permeability Polyether foam is a closed celled foam that is able to withstand intermittent heat at 250°F. It can be used for air seals, stripping, and gaskets. TECHNICAL INFO: Typical Applications: Air Seals Gaskets Stripping Various foam thicknesses are available. Physical Property: Temp. Range -40° to 200°F Tensile Strength 9.0 psi min. Density 1.81-2.50 lbs/ft³ Flammability and Smoke: FMVSS 302 Available Pressure Sensitive Adhesives: Supported Unsupported 3 mil Unsupported 5 mil High Heat (>120C) Plastic [...]
Conasorb™ XLPE
Conasorb™ XLPE Crosslinked Polyethylene Foam Crosslinked Polyethylene (Conasorb™ XLPE) is a closed cell foam available in a variety of colors and densities. It is lightweight and works well for gaskets, thermal insulation, and flotation devices TECHNICAL INFO: Typical Applications: Gaskets Thermal Insulation Flotation Devices Various foam thicknesses are available. Physical Property: Lightweight Temp Range: -65° to +210°F Tensile Strength: 42 psi Density: 2-4 lbs/ft³ Flammability and Smoke: FMVSS 302 PASS UL 94 HF-1 PASS Available Pressure Sensitive Adhesives: Supported Unsupported 3 mil Unsupported [...]
Bisco Silicone
Bisco® Silicone Medium Cellular Silicone Bisco® Silicones are a firm grade silicone foam that offers improved durability and sealing. It features excellent memory and low stress relaxation which reduces maintenance costs associated with gasket failures due to compression set and softening. TECHNICAL INFO: Typical Applications: Environmental seals to protect against penetration of dust, moisture, air or light within outdoor enclosures such as lighting fixtures, HVAC units, and electronic cabinets. Vibration isolation in electronic components and transportation vehicles. Shock absorbing cushions and gaskets Various foam thicknesses are available. [...]
Beaded Expanded Polyethylene
Beaded Expanded Polyethylene Polyethylene Foam Beaded Expanded Polyethylene is similar to other EPEs only that instead of having a fine cell structure it is made up of beaded foam. It is typically used in packaging and flotation device applications. TECHNICAL INFO: Typical Applications: Packaging Flotation Devices Various foam thicknesses are available. Physical Property: High Temp: 160°F Tensile Strength: 45 psi Density: 1.5 lbs/ft³ Flammability and Smoke: FMVSS 302 Available Pressure Sensitive Adhesives: Supported Unsupported 3 mil Unsupported 5 mil High Heat (>120C) Plastic [...]
Conasorb™ VSC3
Conasorb™ VSC3 NBR, PVC Blend Closed Cell Foam Conasorb VSC3 is a closed cell foam product with excellent moisture resistance and is suitable both as a thermal insulator and as an acoustical decoupler. TECHNICAL INFO: Typical Applications: The tough skin of NBR/PVC withstands tearing, rough handling and severe environmental conditions, yet remains flexible for easy installation. The closed cell structure and unique formulation effectively mitigates the flow of moisture vapor, and is considered a low transmittance vapor material Applications include in-cab treatments for commercial, off-highway, and utility [...]