Polystyrene Foam - See Picture Here
Expanded & Extruded Polystyrene's are available in a range of different densities ( 10 - 40kg/m3 ) . A light weight cost effective packaging & insulation material used across a wide range of industries and packaging applications. Flame retardant materials are available at no extra cost, and are manufactured to using flame retardant in line with BS.3837 Part 1.
Polyurethane Foams - See Picture Here
Polyether based Polyurethane (PU) foams are available in a wide range of densities (12 - 30 kg/m3), colours and specifications. Uses include packaging, industrial, automotive and acoustic, can be self-adhesive backed or plain. These are low cost foams, which tend to be used in less technologically demanding applications
Reconsituted Foams - See Picture Here
Reconsituted Foam (chipfoam) is produced using recycled scrap foam from various grades, and available in a range of densities ( 80 - 240 kg/m3 ) and colours.
This product is largely used in a high impact situation within lost cost packing.
Closed Cell Polyethylene Foams - See Picture Here
Plastazone, Evazote, Ethafoams are available in densities ranging from 18 - 300 kg/m3 and features include water and chemical resistance, energy absorption under impact and good insulation properties. Conductive, anti-static and flame retardant grades are also available. Can be self - adhesive backed or plain. Main uses include high value component packaging eg electronic, m.o.d and telecommunications industries. Sealing and gasket uses are also used, as well as sports and leisure applications
| Material |
Density Range |
Additive |
Type |
Application |
| Loose Fill |
Various |
Standard |
Recycled Expanded Polystyrene |
Low Cost, Packaging Void Fill for irregular Shaped items. |
| Polystyrene |
10-40 kg/m3 |
Standard Fr Additive (BS3837 Part1) |
Expanded Extruded |
Cost Effective General Packaging, Insulation & Display |
| Polyurethane Foam |
12-30 kg/m3 |
Standard F.r Additive Antistatic |
Polyether P.U Foams |
General Purpose Protective Packaging |
| Polyurethane Foam |
H.L.B |
Standard F.r Additive |
Polyether |
High Impact
Protective Packaging |
| Reconstituted Foam |
80-240 kg/m3 |
Standard |
Chipfoam |
General Purpose
High Impact
Low Cost Packaging |
| Polyethylene |
15-120 kg/m3 |
Standard F.r Additive Antistatic |
Cross linked |
General Purpose
Compression
Mouldings
Dunnage inserts
Gaskets, Packaging |
| Plastazote |
18-300 kg/m3 |
Standard F.r Additive Antistatic |
Closed Cell Cross Linked |
High Value Component Re-usable Packaging,
Case Inserts
Sealing Gaskets,
Sports & Leisure |
| Self Adhesives |
Various |
Standard |
Acrylic Modified Solvent |
Backing for most Foams |
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