ProFoam™

RPG ProFoam™ 

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.

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.

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.

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™.

Features

• First nestable profile foam
• First profile foam using patented VDAC™ technology
• Available in Class A Melaflex™ and UL94 Polyflex™ (polyurethane)

Benefits

• Seamlessly integrates with the ProCorner™ to provide a complementary acoustical system for interior design and sound control
• One universal profile fits all applications
• Begin economically and upgrade performance as needed
• Nestable profile can be layered to any thickness offering unlimited absorption at any time
• Can be applied in vertical and horizontal combinations
• Can be cut into various width strips to fill required area
• Melaflex™ ProFoam™ complies with all interior finish Class A fire safety codes
• New modern look allows use as an interior design element
• VDAC™ technology allows optimum performance at the lowest prices

Applications

Melaflex™ ProFoam™ is fabricated from non fibrous, fire resistant, open cell, lightweight (0.6 lb/cu. ft.) 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

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