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Defence

PJ Bowers is a recognised foam materials and product supplier trusted by the Australian Defence Industry, supplying unique, reliable and cost-effective foam solutions for a variety of applications including missile packaging, personal protection and vehicle and craft.

Why PJ Bowers for Defence?

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High Performance Foams

PJ Bowers foams are rigorously tested to ensure they can endure the mechanical, chemical and thermal stresses typical in defence applications.
Our accredited third party testing facilities identify and evaluate the baseline standards our foams need to meet while our in house laboratory batch tests each shipment to maintain quality over and above the minimum required standards.

Manufacturing Capability

Our in house manufacturing capabilities include CNC routing, skiving, buffing, welding and laminating equipment as well as CNC knife, wire and water cutting under one roof.
This production capability offers a broader range of solutions to the Defence sector by providing products with superior features beyond conventional packaging suppliers.

Thermo Lamination

PJ Bowers unique thermo-lamination allows greater scope to customise and produce three-dimensional products up to 300mm in thickness from a 2400mm x 1200mm sheet size.

Ideal for both intricate and large scale military packaging, this manufacturing technique seamlessly bonds foam sheets or assemblies as though they were always a single piece.

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Unrivalled Expertise

PJ Bowers offers the Defence sector a one-stop-shop with a range of industry specific product design and production services to work hand-in-hand with all stakeholders.
Our expertise provides the precision, quick turn-around and value expected no matter how intricate or sizeable the product requirement might be.

How is PJ Bower's foam used in the Defence industry?

Tool Control

Our foam control tool is the perfect addition to your toolkit. We offer bespoke manufacturing services to meet your specific needs, be it for a case, cabinet, or toolbox.
From multi-layered, detachable trays for cases to a single, comprehensive insert for cabinets, our manufacturing expertise ensures a customized solution that fits your precise requirements.

Component protection/packaging

To ensure sensitive components are delivered in perfect condition, a specialised foam structure is essential. It must provide a strong defence against impacts, vibrations, drops and environmental elements.
The foam should be precisely machined to match the contours of the items it protects, ensuring a tight fit that reduces movement and the risk of damage.

Gaskets & Seals

In the defence sector, closed-cell foam gaskets are highly valued for their superior sealing capabilities, which ensure airtightness and dampen vibrations. Their thermal insulation properties are also beneficial for maintaining equipment integrity under varying temperature conditions.
The lightweight nature and cost-effectiveness of these gaskets enable the creation of larger seals.