EPE Foams Products
EPE (Expanded Polyethylene) foam is a petrochemical product & having versatile applications ranging from packaging for construction, automotive parts to sports goods, and protective covers to air-conditioning insulation etc.
EPE foam is manufactured through extrusion process. Heat lamination process is used to form a composite multi-layered structure with homogeneous bonding & taper free surface . EPE foam has a very fine and uniform microcellular structure.
Benefits /Usages
- Custom-fitting fabricated packaging for high value items produced in limited volumes.
- Eliminates cost of making expensive moulds.
- More economical than using EPS in many cases.
- Can be tailored to match the shape, size or profile of any product, by using a simple hot air gun or knife.
- Provide excellent cushioning against shocks, vibrations, abrasions.
- Non-toxic, resistance to fungi bacteria & chemicals.
- Combines resilience with flexibility.
- Requires no special expertise to fabricate or use.
- Electronic industries used as fitments for printers, computers, engineering industries, Handicraft Furniture, Medical Equipments, Artillery Box, etc.
Segment wise Applications
- Electronic / Electrical Based : Computer, X-ray, equipments & films, electronic equipments and components, audio/video equipments.
- Fragile Based : Marble, Granites & Tiles, Glass & Glassware, Guages & Scientific instruments etc.
- Insulation : A.C. insulation pads, A.C. ducting, Pipe insulation, Underdeck / Overdeck insulations etc.
- Construction : Expansion joint filler, Water proofing of Terraces etc.
- Marine : Life saving jackets, Life vests, Oil boom etc.
- Sports : Judo /Wrestling mats, Yoga mats, Leg & thing guards etc.
- House hold : Sleeping mattress, cushions, Sofa sets etc.
Technical Specifications
| No. |
Property |
Unit |
Value |
Remarks |
| 01 |
Density |
kg/mtr3 |
20-35 |
As per ISO: 84502 |
| 02 |
Tear Strength |
kg/cm |
up to 0.7 |
As per ISO: 8067 |
| 03 |
Tensile Strength |
| Transverse Direction |
kg/cm2 |
1.5 - 3.5 |
IS-7888 |
| Machine Direction |
kg/cm2 |
2.5 - 5.0 |
-do- |
| 04 |
Elongation at Break |
| Transverse Direction |
% |
50 - 70 |
IS-7888 |
| Machine Direction |
% |
80 - 100 |
-do- |
| 05 |
Compressive Strength at 10% |
kg/cm2 |
0.08 - 0.20 |
- |
| 06 |
Water absorption 96 hours at 270C working % |
0.01 - 0.50 |
- |
- |
| 07 |
Thermal conductivity at 500C mean temp. |
K-cal/hr.m0C |
0.015 - 0.028 |
As per ASTM C 177 |
