Polyethylene foam is both strong and resilient. As a closed-cell foam, it is best suited for products requiring shock absorption or insulation. It can also be used as a barrier component and as cushioning for packaging applications. This foam is also buoyant, and can be used for flotation equipment and other nautical products. Polyethylene foam is lightweight, shatter proof, and flexible. The material is also highly resistant to moisture, making it appropriate for handling chemicals and moisture and the right choice to avoid mildew, mold, and bacteria.
This foam is flexible and resilient in nature, giving the material outstanding recovery characteristics that provide outstanding cushioning protection against repeated impacts.
These foams are suitable for protecting products ranging from just a few pounds up to hundreds of pounds in weight– perfect for when the product is of high value and zero damage is your main concern. Polyethylene foam provides multiple-impact protection and is less expensive than other materials.
Polyethylene foam comes in a wide range of thicknesses and densities. The most common being 1.7# and 2.2# but is also available in 1#, 1.2#, 4#, 6# and 9#.
Type | Density |
Laminated | 1# |
Laminated | 1.2# |
Laminated | 1.7# |
Laminated | 2.2# |
Extruded | 1.8# |
Extruded | 2.2# |
Extruded | 4# |
Extruded | 6# |
Extruded | 9# |
Polyethylene foam is often used for protecting high value components such as medical equipment or aerospace parts.
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