Plastazote Polyethylene Foam Roll
Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd work source from a network of reputable material manufacturers and suppliers, enabling us to offer a range of materials in many grades, densities and colours. One of more popular materials include various types of Polyethylene (PE) foam, one of which includes Plastazote foam in densities ranging from 15kg to 70kg (referred to as LD15, LD33, LD45, LD60 or LD70 respectively). This material is a closed cell, cross-linked polyethylene foam which is incredibly lightweight, and free from chemical agents which enables customers to use this material in highly sensitive environments. Plastazote PE foams are manufactured and stocked in block form which we can join together and split into rolls of various thicknesses starting from as little as 1.5mm. As we offer in-house conversion and lamination services, not only can we can only split materials down, we can also laminate layers together to create very thick rolls or even composite material, and apply self adhesives or foil facings. Our onsite manufacturing and conversion facilities consist of a number of presses, log cutters, strippers, bandsaws and an oscillating knife, enabling us to produce a number of plastazote products including gaskets, washers, strips, pads and fabrications.
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Characteristics of Plastazote Polyethylene Foam
- Colours: Black and white as standard (red, blue, yellow and green, pink, etc) can be supplied upon request
- Density: 15kg - 70kg
- Cell Structure: closed cell
- Temperature Range: -70℃ - +105℃
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What are Plastazote Polyethylene Foam Rolls?
Plastazote foams are a high quality cross-linked, closed cell polyethylene foam, man-made using crude oil into which nitrogen is blown and the foam is expanded. This manufacturing process produces a tough and flexible material, with a closed cell structure meaning it is impenetrable to air and moisture and will not allow liquids to pass through or be absorbed. Plastazote like other polyethylene foams are manufactured in block or ‘bun’ form, in a range of densities for use in different applications, often converted and taken in roll form as it gives the customer and end user the flexibility to be able to cut their own sheets, strips, gaskets, washers, etc out as and when they are required or for when larger pieces of materials are required to cover greater surface areas.
Why use Plastazote Polyethylene Foam Rolls?
Plastazote foam is a very low density foam which can be easily split and converted into rolls. Even with such low densities, Plastazote still offers excellent recovery following compression and impact, resistance to a range of chemicals, solvents, acids, alkalies and some oils, meaning the rolls and components converted from them can be utilised in many applications. All Plastazote materials are lightweight and free from chemical agents, therefore also used within ‘clean’ applications such as food, pharmaceutical and science.
Different Grades of Polyethylene Available
Having a network of manufacturers and suppliers, allows ASG to offer a full range of polyethylene materials, many of which are readily available from stock for a quick turnaround. Below is just a selection of some of our popular polyethylene material types we can offer:
- Polyethylene (Block foam)
- Anti-static
- Ethafoam
- Eva foam
- Flame retardant
- Chemically cross linked
- Plastazote (densities from 15kg to 70kg)
- Stratocell
Benefits of Using Plastazote Polyethylene Foam?
- Lightweight & durable
- Good impact and shock-absorbing properties
- Water-repellent and buoyant
- Excellent chemical, oils, acids, alkalis and solvent resistance
- Good thermal insulation
- Non-toxic and low odour
- Easy to cut, convert & shape
Advantages of Using Plastazote Polyethylene Foam Rolls
Using Plastazote foam rolls and components cut from them, offer countless advantages hence why they are so highly utilised in numerous industries and applications, Plastazote foam materials are man-made, designed to suit a range of requirements and is available in a choice of grades, densities and colours to suit. Plastazote foams are odourless, lightweight, buoyant, non-toxic and offer resistance to many oils, solvents, acids and alkalis. Its close cell surface does not allow the absorption of liquids and is easy to keep clean, as well as being weatherproof and UV stable.
Plastazote foams are usually the preferred choice for protective packaging such as case inserts as it has excellent recovery from repetitive impact and is highly energy absorbent, which also gives it good thermal insulation properties. Using these rolls of material for packaging and transporting goods offers customers cost saving benefits as there is a reduction in damage to products whilst in transit or storage, they also allow for a better yield of cut parts such as gaskets or washers and there also more cost effective than using multiple sheets.
Typical Applications for Plastazote Polyethylene Foam
Plastazote polyethylene foam is most commonly found used in packaging applications, being low density LD foams can be easily cut and manipulated to fit around delicate or fragile products. Other applications can include:
- Making costumes or props
- Displays
- Used in the manufacture of sports equipment
- Water-repellent and buoyant for use as floatation or buoyancy aids
- Used for surface protection and components for medical and healthcare applications
- Footwear lining
- Electronics packaging
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