Ethafoam

Ethafoam is a resilient and flexible closed-cell polyethylene foam with a durability that makes it ideal for protecting just about any object as it can handle repeated shocks and impacts. In order to cushion and protect fragile items, Ethafoam is machined to the required shape and size to provide cushioning furniture for the level of protection needed during shipping or storage. Whatever the weight of the items to be transported or stored, from a kilo to a hundred kilos and more, Ethafoam materials are available in a variety of strengths and densities to allow for all situations.

A low-density plastic foam made by expanding polyethylene approximately 30 times in volume, it has excellent chemical resistant and energy absorption under impact, low water absorption and water-vapour transmission, good insulation value, no odour, and is easily fabricated. Ethafoam is a true cushioning medium, able to sustain its resilience under repeated impact. Its high load bearing characteristics, means it can be reused several times thus making it a very economical material. Being non-crosslinked polyethylene, it can be recycled as can the scrap, waste and offcuts.

Available Densities, Grades and Sizes

Ethafoam 220-E (EF220) 35 kg/m³ Size - 2750 x 600mm and 2750x 1200mm

used for Packaging | Flotation

Ethafoam 400-E (EF400) 64 kg/m³ - Size 2750 x 600mm

used for Packaging and Load Spreading

Ethafoam 700-E (EF700) 102 kg/m³ - Size - Size 2750 x 600mm

used for Highload Bearing

Ethafoam 900-E 145 kg/m³ - Size - Size 2750 x 600mm

used for Highload Bearing

Also available in Anti Static (EF220AS) and Flame Retardant (EF4101FR) grades at the 35kg/m3 density, the anti-static Ethafoam is ideal for maintaining consistent, long term protection for a variety of electronics and flammable objects.

The FR grade is specially formulated and contains fire retardant additives designed to meet the aviation regulation FAR 25.853 (a) for commercial aircraft interior compartment components.

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