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Aearo E-A-R Specialty Composites
Overview
E-A-R Specialty Composites manufactures and markets proprietary elastomers
for noise and vibration control, shock protection and ergonomics. They
maintain headquarters and a production facility in Indianapolis and a plant
in Newark Del., near Philadelphia.
CONFOR® Foam
Our CONFOR® foams offer a unique combination of seemingly conflicting
properties that are ideal for comfort management and protective padding
applications. These urethane foams soften and conform when exposed to
warmth, giving gentle, virtually pressure-free support. When the foams take
a direct blow, however, their high energy-absorption characteristics enable
them to absorb up to 97 percent of an impact. While they are slow to recover
after deflection, they effectively resist compression set. Because the
open-celled foams are breathable, non-irritating in dermal contact, and help
dissipate moisture and perspiration away from the body, they are ideal for
medical and body contact cushioning applications.
Great For Use In Gliders
CONFOR foam seat cushions are the best product available for use in gliders.
They offer 2 advantages over other seat cushion materials.
- Safety
Because of their shock-absorption properties, CONFOR foams are being
employed in general aviation passenger seats as a way to meet new
crash-load standards. The foams dissipate impact energy, instead of
hitting bottom and returning the energy to the impacting body. The extremely high
energy-absorption characteristics of CONFOR foam help
protect your back from bumps and hard landings. Studies have shown
that it dramatically reduces the likelihood of back injury - if used in
adequate thicknesses.
- Comfort
Because they self-adjust and provide balanced, even support, CONFOR
foams do not contribute to the fatigue and discomfort associated with
traditional high-resilience seating foams in long-term seating
applications, such as for military (and sailplane) pilots, wheelchair
patients and mass transit passengers. CONFOR foam softens and conforms
to the curves of your body as it is warmed by your body to that is offers
support over a larger surface area than most other products - for hours of pressure-free support.
This enables enhanced comfort on long glider flights.
Links
CONFOR Foam Data Sheet #1
CONFOR Foam Data Sheet
#2
CONFOR Foam Brochure
Firmness
Options
CONFOR Foam is available in several firmness options. The softer
versions are more comfortable, but they will "bottom-out" (compress to a
point where they offer no padding) more quickly than the more firm versions.
Below is a summary of the available firmness options.
- Yellow, CF-40, very soft, but bottoms
out easily, I don't stock or recommend this one.
- Pink, CF-42, medium soft, popular, Often
used on top of a layer of Blue to give great softness and energy
absorbing capability.
- Blue, CF-45, medium hard, Most Popular,
Recommended by the manufacturer when only a single 1" layer of
padding is used. Often used below a layer of Pink to give
great energy absorbing capability below the softer comfort of the Pink
layer.
- Green, CF-47, Hard, Used below a layer
of Blue and Pink layers when there is room for 3 layers. I don't
stock or recommend this one. However, a glider pilot sent me a
note stating that he uses the green version and it works well for him.
Cold Temperature Issues
CONFOR foam gets softer as it warms to your body temperature, but it
also gets harder as it gets cold. On very cold days is may become
brittle and break. You may want to take it out of your airplane if you
keep it stored in cold climates.
Ratings
Confor Foam has been tested and complies with the flammability requirements
of FAR 25.853(a), Appendix F, Part I (a) (1) (ii)
How to Order
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Price |
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CONFOR-Foam-Seat-Cushion-Blue-SM |
CONFOR® Foam Seat
Cushion - Blue - Small - Popular
This seat cushion material is an investment in your comfort. It
dramatically increases cockpit comfort - especially on long flights.
Firmness: Blue, CF-45, medium hard, Most
Popular, Recommended by the manufacturer when only a single layer
of padding is used. Often used below a layer of Pink to
give great energy absorbing capability below the comfort of the Pink
layer.
Size: 1" x 16" x 18" (25 x 406 x 457 mm)
Optional Fabric Cover
The optional fabric covers offer more comfort and sweat absorption than
foam alone. The light tan color looks great in any glider cockpit and
is light in color so it won't get too hot in the sun. The simple
design avoids the use of Velcro or zippers by offering a simple
doubled-over fabric flap opening on the bottom. The cover can be
removed and washed at any time. The cover also protects the foam
from sunlight - to avoid degradation due to exposure. |
See photos at top of page |
$20
foam only
or
$40
with fabric cover
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In Stock |
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CONFOR-Foam-Seat-Cushion-Pink-SM |
CONFOR® Foam Seat
Cushion - Pink - Small
This seat cushion material is an investment in your comfort. It
dramatically increases cockpit comfort - especially on long flights.
Firmness: Pink, CF-42, medium soft, popular,
Often used on top of a layer of Blue to give great softness and
energy absorbing capability.
Size: 1" x 16" x 18" (25 x 406 x 457 mm)
Optional Fabric Cover
The optional fabric covers offer more comfort and sweat absorption than
foam alone. The light tan color looks great in any glider cockpit and
is light in color so it won't get too hot in the sun. The simple
design avoids the use of Velcro or zippers by offering a simple
doubled-over fabric flap opening on the bottom. The cover can be
removed and washed at any time. The cover also protects the foam
from sunlight - to avoid degradation due to exposure. |
See photos at top of page |
$20
foam only
or
$40
with fabric cover
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In Stock |
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CONFOR-Foam-Seat-Cushion-Pink-Blue-Thin-SM |
CONFOR® Foam Seat
Cushion - Pink & Blue - Thin - Small
This seat cushion material is an investment in your comfort. It
dramatically increases cockpit comfort - especially on long flights.
This is a custom made cushion with a 1/2" (12.7 mm) thick blue (medium
hard) cushion and 1/2" (12.7 mm) think pink (medium soft) cushion glued
together for a total thickness of 1" (25.4 mm).
Size: 1" x 16" x 18" (25 x 406 x 457 mm)
Optional Fabric Cover
The optional fabric covers offer more comfort and sweat absorption than
foam alone. The light tan color looks great in any glider cockpit and
is light in color so it won't get too hot in the sun. The simple
design avoids the use of Velcro or zippers by offering a simple
doubled-over fabric flap opening on the bottom. The cover can be
removed and washed at any time. The cover also protects the foam
from sunlight - to avoid degradation due to exposure. |
See photos at top of page |
$25
foam only
or
$45
with fabric cover
|
In Stock |
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CONFOR-Foam-Seat-Cushion-Pink-Blue-Thick-SM |
CONFOR® Foam Seat
Cushion - Pink & Blue - Thick - Small
This seat cushion material is an investment in your comfort. It
dramatically increases cockpit comfort - especially on long flights.
This is a custom made cushion with a 1" (25.4 mm) thick blue (medium
hard) cushion and 1" (25.4 mm) think pink (medium soft) cushion glued
together for a total thickness of 2" (50.8 mm). This provides the
best comfort and energy absorption - if you have room for a 2" cushion.
Size: 2" x 16" x 18" (51 x 406 x 457 mm)
Optional Fabric Cover
The optional fabric covers offer more comfort and sweat absorption than
foam alone. The light tan color looks great in any glider cockpit and
is light in color so it won't get too hot in the sun. The simple
design avoids the use of Velcro or zippers by offering a simple
doubled-over fabric flap opening on the bottom. The cover can be
removed and washed at any time. The cover also protects the foam
from sunlight - to avoid degradation due to exposure. |
See photos at top of page |
$45
foam only
or
$67
with fabric cover
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In Stock |
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CONFOR-Foam-Seat-Cushion-Blue-LG |
CONFOR® Foam Seat
Cushion - Blue - Large - Popular
This seat cushion material is an investment in your comfort. It
dramatically increases cockpit comfort - especially on long flights.
Firmness: Blue, CF-45, medium hard, Most
Popular, Recommended by the manufacturer when only a single layer
of padding is used. Often used below a layer of Pink to
give great energy absorbing capability below the comfort of the Pink
layer.
Size: 1" x 18" x 40" (25 x 457 x 1016 mm)
Optional Fabric Cover
The optional fabric covers offer more comfort and sweat absorption than
foam alone. The light tan color looks great in any glider cockpit and
is light in color so it won't get too hot in the sun. The simple
design avoids the use of Velcro or zippers by offering a simple
doubled-over fabric flap opening on the bottom. The cover can be
removed and washed at any time. The cover also protects the foam
from sunlight - to avoid degradation due to exposure. |
See photos at top of page |
$50
foam only
or
$90
with fabric cover
|
In Stock |
|
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CONFOR-Foam-Seat-Cushion-Pink-LG |
CONFOR® Foam Seat
Cushion - Pink - Large
This seat cushion material is an investment in your comfort. It
dramatically increases cockpit comfort - especially on long flights.
Firmness: Pink, CF-42, medium soft, popular,
Often used on top of a layer of Blue to give great softness and
energy absorbing capability.
Size: 1" x 18" x 40" (25 x 457 x 1016 mm)
Optional Fabric Cover
The optional fabric covers offer more comfort and sweat absorption than
foam alone. The light tan color looks great in any glider cockpit and
is light in color so it won't get too hot in the sun. The simple
design avoids the use of Velcro or zippers by offering a simple
doubled-over fabric flap opening on the bottom. The cover can be
removed and washed at any time. The cover also protects the foam
from sunlight - to avoid degradation due to exposure. |
See photos at top of page |
$50
foam only
or
$90
with fabric cover
|
In Stock |
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