Enclosed Foam Work Pads & FOD Plugs
Custom foam pads and plugs, fully enclosed in double-coated nylon and made in Lancaster, California. They protect aircraft surfaces, give technicians a clean place to kneel and set down tools, and plug open holes so drill shavings, dust, and debris stay out. We're an approved Northrop Grumman supplier and also make them for Lockheed Martin and NASA.
What we make
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FOD plugs
Foam plugs sized to your hole, port, duct, or cavity, wrapped in coated nylon that won't shed. Optional pull tabs, streamers, or a printed or embroidered ID. Press in to seal; pull out clean.
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Work pads
Kneeling, crawling, and lay-down pads for wings, fuselages, and stands. Wipe-clean coated nylon over foam, in the thickness and firmness you specify.
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Surface protection pads
Custom shapes that cover finished, coated, or sensitive areas during assembly, test, and maintenance.
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Custom-fit foam pads
CNC-cut on our Laguna Swift 5 x 10 ft vacuum-table CNC from your drawing, template, or sample, then enclosed.
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3D-printed TPU alternatives
Flexible TPU plugs and bumpers for when a printed shape works better than foam, run on our fleet of 20 Creality K2 Plus printers.
Why teams buy from us
- Fully enclosed: no exposed foam to crumble and become FOD itself.
- Made to the part: send a drawing, a DXF/STEP file, a sample, or just dimensions.
- Local to Air Force Plant 42 and Edwards AFB, with quick turnaround and hand delivery in the Antelope Valley. We also ship nationwide.
- Trusted by Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and NASA. A registered small business (CAGE 4PDJ1) set up for standard aerospace RFQ/PO terms.
Typical pricing and lead time
Most single enclosed pads or FOD plugs run about $350 each, depending on size, foam, closures, and quantity. Quantity pricing and blanket POs are available. Standard turnaround is two weeks, with rush work available.
Get a quote
Send a drawing or dimensions and a quantity. It routes straight to our quoting board for review.
Request a QuoteOr reach the shop: (661) 948-7111 · [email protected]