Polyethylene Foam

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Polyethylene (PE) Foam — Product Data

Product overview

Closed-cell polyethylene foam sheets & rolls designed for lightweight cushioning, protection, and insulation. Available in non-crosslinked (PE) and crosslinked (XLPE) grades to match performance, finish, and conversion needs across packaging, sports/leisure, marine, construction, and medical accessories.

Technical specifications

  • Material: Polyethylene foam (closed-cell); PE or XLPE

  • Density: Customizable to project targets

  • Thickness: As requested (typical 1–100 mm)

  • Color: Any custom color or Pantone-matched

  • Surface: Smooth or embossed textures; printable films available

  • Formats: Sheets or rolls; skived or molded; kit-cut parts

  • Origin: CN

Key benefits

  • Impact protection & comfort: Excellent shock absorption with resilient rebound.

  • Closed-cell performance: Low water uptake, buoyant, easy to wipe clean.

  • Thermal & acoustic damping: Useful for insulation, HVAC wraps, and case lining.

  • Lightweight yet tough: Low compression set for durable, repeatable performance.

  • Conversion-friendly: Cuts, die-cuts, routs, waterjets, and heat-forms cleanly.

  • Aesthetic options: Embossed grains/patterns and color branding.

Options & customization

  • Grade selection: PE vs. XLPE (finer cell, smoother skin)

  • Density tuning for target cushioning/stiffness

  • PSA (adhesive) backing, kiss-cut parts, peel-and-stick kits

  • Laminations: fabrics/mesh, films (PE/PP/TPU), foil, hook-compatible toppers

  • Functional additives: ESD/anti-static, UV-stabilized, flame-retardant (project-dependent)

  • CNC kit-packing from CAD/DXF, part numbering, logo emboss/print

  • Compliance docs on request (e.g., RoHS/REACH, formamide reporting)

Typical applications

  • Protective packaging: Case inserts, end caps, appliance & electronics cushions

  • Sports & leisure: Yoga/kneeling mats, padding, fitness blocks

  • Marine & outdoor: Flotation aids, deck padding, equipment bumpers

  • Construction: Expansion joint filler, pipe lagging, thermal/acoustic underlay

  • Automotive: NVH pads, liners, cargo inserts

  • Medical/orthotic accessories: Padding, liners, posting blocks (spec-grade XLPE)

Processing & bonding

  • Cutting: Knife, die-cut, waterjet, or CNC routing

  • Forming: Heat-formable within recommended temperature window

  • Bonding: Contact cements, PU adhesives, hot-melt, or factory PSA

  • Surface prep: Clean, dust-free; light solvent wipe if adhesive-compatible

Care & storage

  • Wipe with mild soap/water; avoid harsh solvents/bleach

  • Store flat, dry, and out of direct UV; specify UV-stabilized grades for sun exposure

  • Keep packaged until install to limit dust and scuffing

Frequently asked questions

  • Lead time: Standard sheets/rolls typically ship in ~25 days; add 1–2 weeks for PSA lamination, embossing, special additives, or kit sets.

  • Samples: Yes—sample kits in multiple densities, thicknesses, and textures.

  • Soft/firm options: Delivered via density/grade and expansion control.

  • Recyclability: PE foam is recyclable where facilities exist; crosslinked grades may require specialized streams. In-plant offcuts are recycled to minimize waste.

  • Build from CAD: Provide CAD/DXF and layout notes; with minor revisions, sample production can usually begin within two weeks.

Ordering checklist

  • End use and total coverage (m²) or part count

  • Grade: PE or XLPE; target density and thickness

  • Texture/finish and color (Pantone if needed)

  • Functional needs: ESD, FR, UV, thermal/acoustic targets

  • PSA backing or lamination requirements

  • Kit-cut parts vs. full sheets; file format (CAD/DXF)

  • Compliance/testing needs and delivery timeline

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