Syntactic Foam

Syntactic foam is a composite with properties that make it ideal for use in offshore exploration and production. It is made up of hollow spherical glass fillers bound into a plastic matrix. The properties of these materials enable Cuming Corporation to develop products that meet a range of customer criteria for strength, weight, temperature resistance and flexibility at various depth ratings. Syntactic foam offers many advantages over competing materials and has the ability to withstand use at ocean depths of 10,000 feet and beyond for 30 years and more.
Macrospheres used in syntactic foam composites are hollow spheres made from glass or graphite fibers and epoxy resin.