Description
Perhaps the most basic foam grip or pad is the straight foam tube or sleeve. Since all foam grips and pads start off as foam tubes, these typically represent the least expensive foam grip style. Many people choose to radius one or two ends of the tube to give them a more finished look.
Sizes ID
Foam Tubes can be made in practically any inside diameter.
For most applications, we recommend using grips that are 0.125” smaller than the handle that they will be covering. This downsizing will factor in the tolerances and still provide a tight fit. Longer grips may not require a full 0.125” downsizing to fit tightly.
The chart on this page denotes our standard products, but foam tubes can be made in a wide variety of sizes with low to minimal tooling charges.
Wall Thickness
Generally speaking, the thicker the grip, the more comfortable it will feel and the more it will cost. Our standard wall thickness is two tenths of an inch (0.200”). This thickness offers plenty of cushion while maintaining adequate durability for most applications. Thicker walls can be made for those wishing to use the foam tubes as pads.
Length
While there are no mechanical limitations that limit the length of a foam tube that we can extrude, some limitations exist in regards to packaging and shipping. For tubes with radiused ends, the maximum length is approximately 25”.
Materials
Foam tubes can be made in a variety of materials and densities including NPVC, EPDM, Durablend, and Resilience.
Finishing Operations
Foam tubes can be printed, punched, sliced, or custom packaged.
Dimensions
Dimensions tables are long and do not adequately fit on mobile devices.
View this page on a tablet or computer, or call Estco with questions about dimensions:
| BUFFED FOAM TUBES – AVAILABLE SIZES, DIAMETERS, WALLS, AND LENGTHS | |||||||
| MATERIAL FORMULATION | PRODUCT TYPE | INSIDE DIMENSION | LENGTH RANGE | NOMINAL WALL THICKNESS | |||
| A | B | C | |||||
| From | To | From | To | From | To | ||
| NPVC | Smooth | 0.250 | 1.500 | 1.000 | 72.000 | 0.150 | 0.650 |
| Buffed | 0.500 | 1.500 | 1.000 | 38.000 | 0.150 | 0.570 | |
| EPDM | Smooth | 0.250 | 1.500 | 1.000 | 72.000 | 0.135 | 0.400 |
| Buffed | 0.500 | 1.500 | 1.000 | 38.000 | 0.110 | 0.335 | |
| Durablend | Smooth | 0.250 | 1.500 | 1.000 | 72.000 | 0.135 | 0.400 |
| Buffed | 0.500 | 1.500 | 1.000 | 38.000 | 0.110 | 0.335 | |
Density(Pounds per cubic foot) – NPVC 9 lb.to Dense, EPDM 24 to 34 lb., Durablend 18 to 30 lb.
Consult your sales representative for specific product inquiries.
| BUFFED FOAM TUBES – STANDARD SIZES | ||||||||
| MATERIAL FORMULATION | TO FIT OUTSIDE DIAMTER | INSIDE DIMENSION | LENGTHS UP TO | NOMINAL WALL THICKNESS | ||||
| A | B | C | ||||||
| in | mm | in | mm | in | mm | in | mm | |
| NPVC | 0.625 | 15.88 | 0.500 | 12.70 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .200 & .250 | 5.08 & 6.35 |
| EPDM | 0.625 | 15.88 | 0.500 | 12.70 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .150 & .200 | 3.81 & 5.08 |
| Durablend | 0.625 | 15.88 | 0.500 | 12.70 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .140 & .200 | 3.56 & 5.08 |
| NPVC | 0.750 | 19.05 | 0.625 | 15.88 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .200 & .250 | 5.08 & 6.35 |
| EPDM | 0.750 | 19.05 | 0.625 | 15.88 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .150 & .200 | 3.81 & 5.08 |
| Durablend | 0.750 | 19.05 | 0.625 | 15.88 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .140 & .200 | 3.56 & 5.08 |
| NPVC | 0.875 | 22.23 | 0.750 | 19.05 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .200 & .250 | 5.08 & 6.35 |
| EPDM | 0.875 | 22.23 | 0.750 | 19.05 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .150 & .200 | 3.81 & 5.08 |
| Durablend | 0.875 | 22.23 | 0.750 | 19.05 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .140 & .200 | 3.56 & 5.08 |
| NPVC | 1.000 | 25.40 | 0.875 | 22.23 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .200 & .250 | 5.08 & 6.35 |
| EPDM | 1.000 | 25.40 | 0.875 | 22.23 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .150 & .200 | 3.81 & 5.08 |
| Durablend | 1.000 | 25.40 | 0.875 | 22.23 | 25.000 | 635.00 | .140 & .200 | 3.56 & 5.08 |
| Tolerances | NPVC | in ±.050 | mm ±1.27 | Length tolerance varies depending on desired part length, +.250 or greater. | in ±.040 | mm ±1.02 | ||
| EPDM | in ±.050 | mm ±1.27 | in ±.040 | mm ±1.02 | ||||
| Durablend | in ±.050 | mm ±1.27 | in ±.025 | mm ±0.64 | ||||
Density (Pounds per cubic foot) – NPVC 13 lb., EPDM 24 lb., Durablend 23 lb.
Consult your sales representative for specific product inquiries.