Ethafoam® is a trademarked, inert, fully recyclable, non-cross-linked polyethylene (PE) foam, recognised for its dimensional stability and resilience, making it ideal for impact and vibration protection.
Manufactured by an extrusion and subsequent expansion process, it offers exceptional properties for protection and insulation and is preferred in many industries requiring shock absorbing and insulating components.
Ethafoam® Characteristics.
Ethafoam® stands out for several key characteristics that make it a superior choice in the polyethylene foam packaging and protection market:
- Strength and Durability:
- Ethafoam® offers high impact and shock resistance, making it an ideal choice for packaging and protective applications. Its closed cell structure provides excellent cushioning capacity, ensuring that products are protected during transportation and storage.
- This material is highly durable, resisting deformation and maintaining its physical properties even after prolonged use.
- Lightweight:
- One of the main benefits of Ethafoam® is its light weight. This attribute facilitates handling and reduces transportation costs, without compromising its protective capability.
- Waterproofing:
- Thanks to its closed cell structure, Ethafoam® is waterproof, meaning that it does not absorb water. This property is crucial for applications in humid environments or where protection against moisture is required.
- Thermal and Acoustic Insulation:
- Ethafoam® has excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties. This makes it suitable for applications in construction and in products requiring temperature control and noise reduction.
- Manufacturing Versatility:
- This material is easy to cut, shape and form, allowing it to be used in a wide range of custom designs and applications. It can be laminated, die-cut and bonded to specific customer requirements
- Chemical Resistance:
- Ethafoam® is resistant to a variety of chemicals, including solvents and oils, which broadens its applicability in different industries.
- Recyclable:
- Contributes to sustainability by being 100% recyclable, minimising environmental impact.
Uses
Ethafoam® is used in a variety of sectors due to its multiple properties. Some of the main sectors and applications where this material stands out:
- Packaging and Protection:
- Electronics Industry: Ideal for packaging sensitive electronic components, providing protection against shock and vibration.
- Consumer Products: Used to protect consumer goods during transportation, from household appliances to fragile products such as glass and ceramics.
- Construction:
- Insulation: Its thermal and acoustic insulation properties make it suitable for use in buildings, reducing heat and noise transfer.
- Sealing: Used in expansion joints and seals, Ethafoam provides an efficient and durable seal against water and air.
- Automotive:
- Internal Components: Used in the manufacture of internal vehicle parts requiring cushioning and insulation.
- Parts Protection: Used in the packaging and protection of automotive parts during transportation.
- Sports and Leisure:
- Sports Equipment: Ethafoam is used in the manufacture of sports equipment, providing cushioning and protection in products such as helmets, pads and mats.
- Outdoor Activities: Ideal for the manufacture of products for outdoor activities that require water resistance and durability.
- Health:
- Medical Insulation: Used in medical products requiring thermal and acoustic insulation, as well as equipment requiring impact protection.
- Logistics:
- Cargo Transport: Used in the protection of cargo during transportation, ensuring that products arrive at their destination in perfect condition.
Presentation
Ethafoam® is available in sheets of different thicknesses and dimensions to suit different customer needs and applications. These presentation forms are ideal for custom cutting and laminating applications.
Available densities:
- Ethafoam® 150: with a density of about 24 Kg/m3.
- Ethafoam® 180: with a density of about 29 Kg/m3.
- Ethafoam® 220: with a density of about 35 Kg/m3.
- Ethafoam® 400: with a density of about 63 Kg/m3.
- Ethafoam® 700: with a density of about 110 kg/m3.
- Ethafoam® 900: with a density of approximately 150 Kg/m3.
Ethafoam® is manufactured in a wide range of densities, allowing the most suitable option to be selected according to the requirements of each application.
ZFoam are distributors and converters of Ethafoam®
Ethafoam® is a versatile and highly effective solution for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
Its exceptional characteristics, combined with ZFoam’s experience and commitment, make it an ideal choice for any project requiring protection, insulation and durability.
In addition, our team of experts is available to advise and provide customised solutions to suit your specific business needs.
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