What is EPE foam sheet?

EPE Foam is a lightweight, semi-rigid, flexible closed cell foam, most commonly used in packaging, for impact and shock absorption, vibration dampening, and surface protection. It is also used in some of our gym floor mats and foam gym equipment.

What is EPE plastic?

EPE stands for Expanded Polyethylene. It is also Called PE (polyethylene) Foam. Chemists forgive us, but it’s basically flexible plastic with a bunch of air bubbles in it. Kind of like if soap suds were made of plastic and formed into convenient sheets or blocks.

What size are foam sheets?

The common large sheets come in four Imperial sizes of 8′ x 4′, 60″ x 40″, 48″ x 36″ and 40″x 32″.

How do I create an EPE sheet?

Expanded polyethylene (aka EPE foam) refers to foams made from polyethylene. Typically it is made from expanded pellets (‘EPE bead’) made with use of a blowing agent, followed by expansion into a mold in a steam chest – the process is similar to that used to make expanded polystyrene foam.

What is high density EPE foam?

Expanded polyethylene (EPE) 1.7 LB density is an engineered plastic foam material. EPE material is formed into closed cell small plastic beads. Light weight and much more durable material compared to rigid foams such as white beaded EPS. When you really need to roll out your muscles, Foam Mart High Density Foam Roller.

Is Sponge same as foam?

The terms sponge and foam are used interchangeably but they’re not the same. Buy foam for a gasket application and you may find the joint leaks. Use sponge material for cushioning and you may not get the protection you expected.

What is PE or PP foam?

Expanded polyethylene (EPE) is an impact absorbing foam. Expanded polypropylene (EPP) has excellent energy absorption and high strength properties. It is durable, lightweight, and recyclable. It is resistant to water, chemicals, and most oils.

Is polyethylene foam a plastic?

Polyethylene foam is a plastic-like, lightweight, but durable, closed-cell foam that is used for a multitude of purposes. It is long-lasting, resistant to moisture and chemicals, and great for dampening vibrations.

How strong is PVC foam board?

Expanded PVC foam board is super durable, light, and flexible and made from a polyvinyl chloride. Unlike foam board, PVC boards are available in varying thicknesses and may be printed on either side. They are also excellent to use in outdoor applications since they are strong and resistant harsh weather.

Does polyethylene foam absorb water?

In general, the sponge easily absorbs water molecules after it encounters water. But the waterproof physically crosslinked PE closed cell foam encounters water and rejects the water molecules on the surface.

How big is a sheet of EPE foam?

Our EPE foam material are available in density from 23 kg/m³ to 27 kg/m³. They can come in planks, sheets or rolls according to custom requirements with original width from 1 m to 1.8 m and thickness from 0.3 mm to 6 mm. Also its thickness can be flexibly adjusted by lamination technique.

What can you do with foamtech EPE foam?

FOAMTECH EPE foam is lightweight, flexible and highly resilient, which is an ideal foam material for protective cushioning and general packaging usage. As an economical closed cell foam, our EPE foam is quite popular to use for various of moisture resistance and heat & thermal insulation required applications.

How is expanded polypropylene foam ( EPP ) foam made?

As with most types of foam such as expanded polypropylene foam (EPP foam), expanded polyethylene (EPE foam), is manufactured by the application of high pressure, heat, as well as a blowing agent in a pressurized chamber called an autoclave.

What makes EPE foam a good packaging material?

EPE foam is a harmless plastic and has no taste or odour. It is a very popular material for packaging goods as it is light in weight and flexible. It has the ability to absorb shock and provide good cushioning to delicate objects. EPE has a high weight to strength ratio and high thermal resistance.