Aerospace companies encounter various design challenges. High altitudes create extreme temperature changes. Parts must endure without losing strength or signal clarity. RF systems operate effectively in noisy environments and require clean, stable signals. Without the right materials, performance suffers. (read more)

Choosing certified low-VOC foams, ensuring proper ventilation, and following manufacturer guidelines significantly reduce exposure risks. Monitoring indoor air quality and understanding foam types—rigid versus flexible—further enhances safety in homes, offices, and industrial settings. (read more)

Aerospace polyurethane foam applications remain critical to modern aircraft manufacturing and performance enhancement. Its unique combination of lightweight, durability, thermal insulation, and fire resistance makes it ideal for a wide range of aerospace components. (read more)

Rigid panels supply high R-value insulation, reducing energy loss even under extreme temperatures. Their resistance to water infiltration ensures long-term insulation and moisture resistance, preventing deterioration in humid or wet climates. (read more)

ASTM fire standards continue to be important benchmarks for assuring that materials behave properly when exposed to fire. When selecting foam for essential applications, those guidelines include acceptance criteria for flame propagation, smoke density, fire resistance, and other factors. (read more)

On the water, on the ice, or on the street, LAST-A-FOAM® is at the core of top performance. Its excellent strength-to-weight ratio and material properties make it superb in recreational applications. (read more)

HOW IT’S MADE: TRANSFORMING POLYURETHANE FOAM INTO PRODUCTION TOOLING (read more)

Defense manufacturers choose General Plastics for our superior quality material, manufacturing capabilities and material certifications. For over 80 years, General Plastics has engineered, machined, and fabricated rigid foam and flexible foam materials to satisfy the physical property, flammability, and other demanding specifications of the defense industry. (read more)

APPLICATIONS:

• Window trims
• Insulated garage doors
• Insulated entry doors
• Interior doors
• Decorative feature for doors and windows

Our unique formulations offer a compelling alternative to traditional core materials, such as thermoplastic foam, honeycomb, wood and metal. LAST-A-FOAM^® composite core materials have been used for years in the aerospace and automotive industries in place of aluminum, as well as for sports equipment and insulated doors and windows. (read more)

This extremely durable, long lasting, flame-retardant foam series is formulated to absorb significant energy while protecting payloads. (read more)

This lightweight foam core, satisfies fire, smoke & toxicity (FST) requirements for aerospace cabin interiors. It complies with the Ohio State University (OSU) 65/65 heat release standard, FAA flame and smoke regulations and aircraft manufacturer toxicity requirements for interiors. It's also used as insulation panels for ground based missile systems and provides protection to... (read more)

Defense manufacturers choose General Plastics for our superior quality material, manufacturing capabilities and material certifications. (read more)

Defense manufacturers choose General Plastics for our superior quality material, manufacturing capabilities and material certifications. (read more)

From high-density, rigid foam for extremely heavy or metallic structures to low-density flexible foams used for munitions and electronics, General Plastics can custom-formulate your dunnage packages. (read more)

Which Composite Core Material is Right for Me? Top Three Questions to Ask (read more)

From the depths of the ocean to the vast expanse of space, our foams are at the heart of critical defense systems. (read more)

Defense manufacturers choose General Plastics for our superior quality material, manufacturing capabilities and material certifications. For over 80 years, General Plastics has engineered, machined, and fabricated rigid foam and flexible foam materials to satisfy the physical property, flammability, and other demanding specifications of the defense industry. (read more)

GP's foam used as nozzle closure that protects a rocket's motor from environmental factors until ignition. Closure then breaks apart when motors are ignited. (read more)

FROM AIR FORCE ONE TO MISSILE SYSTEMS, WE SHAPE IDEAS INTO FLYAWAY AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE SOLUTIONS (read more)

Replace wood components with top-quality, Non-decaying lightweight polyurethane foam. (read more)

When it comes to choosing the right material, design engineers tend to focus primarily on the material properties and cost. Does it meet the specifications you need while still staying under budget? However, another very important criteria to consider is the “quality” of the supplier. What is their track record for on-time delivery, responsiveness, and problem-solving? (read more)

• Optimal substance used for noise reduction
• Very flexible and durable
• Ideal for a passenger cabin on aircrafts

• Foam calibration materials
• Artificial bone test media
• X-ray and diagnostic tables
• Diagnostic imaging beds
• Prosthetic blank material
• Core material for manufacturing composite prostheses
• Custom foam material for reconstructive applications and procedures

CLOSED-CELL POLYURETHANE FOAM THAT MEETS SPECIFIC DIELECTRIC CONSTANT AND LOSS TANGENT REQUIREMENTS (read more)

FR-4300 Benefits:

• Retains chemical and solvent-resistant properties under heat
• Accommodates low-cost heat-forming methods
• Bonds easily
• Accepts a variety of adhesives and coatings
• Machinable with standard high-speed cutting tools
• Cuts cleanly with wood-carving tools and water jets
• Non-abrasive

HOW DOES TOOLING IMPACT PRODUCT QUALITY, BUDGETS, AND TIMELINES? (read more)

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR AND WINDOW MATERIALS
Take advantage of the unique chemistry in General Plastics’ LAST-A-FOAM® for your door and window applications.

APPLICATIONS:

• Window trims
• Insulated garage doors
• Insulated entry doors
• Interior doors
• Decorative feature for doors and windows

COMPOSITE CORE: FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING CORE MATERIAL FOR YOUR APPLICATION (read more)

CUSTOM RIGID MOLDED PARTS ACE COST, DELIVERY AND DETAIL REQUIREMENTS (read more)

LAST-A-FOAM^® RF-2200 is an advanced dielectric material for use in radomes, antennas and other radio frequency (RF) communication systems. (read more)

Contrary to popular misconceptions, foam does not produce off-gassing, does not have cure inhibition issues, and is available with a 7-day lead time for sheet stock, in a variety of formulations, sizes, and density. (read more)

A recognized center for excellence for flammability testing, General Plastics offers proven expertise and FAA-approved burn-test facilities to satisfy your requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. Local access to FAA DERs also streamlines certification, saving you time and money. (read more)

We are proficient in working with complex laminating processes and materials used in many different parts and assemblies. We have created laminate parts for diverse military, commercial, industrial, aircraft and marine applications. (read more)

General Plastics not only offers a variety of in-house production services (such as machining, molding, and tooling), but we also have the knowledge and experience to source, bond, and assemble dissimilar materials and components that may be difficult to integrate well. In addition, we have the ability to create custom formulations, shapes, and details to meet stringent specificat... (read more)

Our high-capacity production facility enables us to provide customers with end-to-end solutions that are durable and conform to specifications. We fabricate, machine and mold custom parts and sub-assemblies using rigid, semi-flexible and flexible polyurethane LAST-A-FOAM^® materials. (read more)

General Plastics offers large-scale capacity for converting our LAST-A-FOAM^® polyurethane foam, high-density foam materials, and other nonmetallic substrates into production parts for OEMs and Tier 1 / Tier 2 manufacturers. Our polyurethane foam is highly-machinable into 2-dimensional and complex 3-dimensional shapes. (read more)

IDEAL APPLICATIONS AND REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES USING SOFT TOOLING (read more)

Tool and mold makers count on General Plastics for superior-quality LAST-A-FOAM® machinable foam, polyurethane molds, and pattern-to-tool capabilities. (read more)

We want to reduce the “engineering shadow,” in which assumptions and misconceptions made early on in the design process end up having a negative, hard-to-reverse impact on decisions later down the road. The key is to involve materials experts like General Plastics early on in the planning phase to potentially save a lot of time and waste. (read more)

Not only does General Plastics produce premier polyurethane foams, but we also machine, fabricate, and assemble finished components. (read more)

GENERAL PLASTICS’ TOOLING BOARDS AND MACHINING SERVICES HELP POOL FEATURE MANUFACTURER MAKE A BIG SPLASH (read more)

When it comes to tests related to qualification of product, time is always of the essence. Customers often require fast results and confirmation in order to move on to the next phase of their design or to get their product to market. (read more)

Your choice of tooling material can affect product quality, design production costs, and on-time project completion. Depending on your project requirements, it may be appropriate to use durable hard tooling for a long-lasting, high-volume program or cost-effective soft tooling for time-sensitive, short-run productions. (read more)

RECOGNIZED TESTING SERVICES BACKED BY 80 YEARS OF RIGOROUS QUALITY ASSURANCE (read more)

WHICH TOOLING OPTION IS BEST FOR RAPID PROTOTYPING? (read more)