EPE (Expanded Polyethylene Foam)
EPE (Expanded Polyethylene) foam is a product having versatile applications ranging from packaging for construction,
automotive parts to sports goods, and protective covers to air-conditioning insulation etc. It has a very fine and uniform microcellular structure and is
manufactured through an extrusion process. Heat lamination process is used to form a composite multi-layered structure with homogeneous bonding & taper
free surface.
This foam is used in a plethora of applications including insulation panels, gaskets, flexible foam seating, and rigid foam
insulation panels. The foam roll has an added advantage of withstanding shock, jerks, and tough conditions which makes it last for an extended period of
time.
Features
- Flexible:Better flexibility than most other alternatives, EPE Foam is light in weight and wraps around products with ease offering
maximum protection.
- Excellent Cushioning : Its cellular structure makes it highly shock-absorbent and provides an excellent cushioning for delicate objects making it durable for all
packaging needs.
- Resilient :EPE Foam regains its shape after shock. It is fracture, shatter and crumble proof and is resistant to external stresses.
- Abrasive Resistant : Its soft texture gives complete protection against abrasive marks or scratches during transportation. This makes
way for its usage in the transportation industry too.
- Chemical Resistant : It is inert to most corrosive chemicals such as acids, alkalies and other chemical solvents and retains its
original texture.
- Moisture Resistant : Because it is virtually impermeable, the amount of water EPE Foam absorbs is negligible. This property allows
the usage in packaging industry where protection from water is essential.
- Static Resistant : Unlike other packaging material EPE Foam does not attract dust from the atmosphere due to its inherent
anti-static properties. Specially made anti-static grades (pink colour) are also available. This is dust-free and needs less maintenance.
- Thermal Insulation : EPE Foam has proved to be a superior insulating material because of its extremely low thermal conductivity and
moisture absorbent properties. It has a high weight to strength ratio and high thermal resistance.
- Non Toxic & Odourless : A safe product for packaging of food stuff. Resists fungi and mold growth and serves as an excellent product
to safeguard perishable food.
- Easy to Fabricate : EPE Foam can be melted and fabricated into desired shapes and structures. No expensive molds are required.
- Light Weight Yet Tough : Its lightweight saves cost of handling and transportation, at the same time it is tough and serves
the purpose.
- CFC-free: It is also Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) free and therefore environment friendly.
- Effective Temperature Range : Without affecting its properties, EPE Foam can be used in temperatures ranging from - 40 degree to
70 degrees.
- Variety of Colours : EPE Foam is available in a wide range of colours.
- Wide Product Range : EPE Foam is available in a wide range of rolls, planks, reinforced sheets, fabricated products, to suit
specific requirements.
Applications:
- Ceramic products and sanitary wares :EPE is used because it provides protection from scratches and external damage.
- Electronic Equipment : It is used for impact and shock absorption, vibration dampening, and surface protection.
- Handicrafts
- Submersible Pumps
- Insulation : EPE rolls and insu-tubes are widely used for insulation of windows, split AC, air handling units and AC ducting,
industrial chillers, cold storage, refrigerated vans, industrial refrigerators, cold water pipes and high altitude drinking water pipe insulation.
- Automobiles : It is used for roof tops, engines, bonnets, driver cabin insulation, door panels, seat linings, floor mats, carpet
underlays, upholstery, sun visors and AC insulation.
- Marine
- Construction
- Jewelry Packaging
- Toys & Novelties
- Mattress : This product can be used as a substitute for coir.
- Packaging : Used as a substitute for Thermocol packaging in televisions, computers, refrigerators, washing machines, electronic
equipment, glassware, ceramics, polyester yarn/film, handicrafts, printers, UPS, currency teller machines, diagnostic kits, surgical equipment
and other fragile and delicate products. In electronic equipment, it is used as corner pads, buffers, encapsulation blocks, ribs, support pads, adhesive
backed sheets and much more.
- Fabrication
- Buffers
- Mandap decoration
- Furniture Industry
- Roofing
- Carpet & Mats
- Sports : It is used in wrestling, judo, gymnastics, taekwondo, jogging exercise mats, leg and thigh guards, arm/elbow/shoulder pads,
helmets, sleeping bags, ski belts, life saving jackets and glove and costume insulation.
- All types of Bags
- Shoes
- Flooring
- Cold Storage
- Tent House
- Bus seats
