Polyethylene Foam

Polyethylene Foam

CUSTOM FABRICATORS POLYETHYLENE FOAM

Polyethylene Foam is a closed cell waterproof foam.  Polyethylene foam comes in many different densities and colors.

(PCF = Pounds Per Cubic Foot)

(Pounds Per Cubic Foot = Density)

Light Duty

Laminated Plank (1.2 PCF density) material is available in thicknesses ranging from 1/32″ thick to 1/2″ thick for rolls and 1/2″ to 3″ is sheets.  1.2 PCF foam is to most commonly used make inserts or end caps for lightweight electronics and items that just need abrasion protection.

Meets MIL spec MIL-A-A-59136 Class 1 Grade A

Lower Cost Medium Duty

Reprocessed Plank (1.5 PCF density)made from laminated 1/2″ or 1″ sheets.  The 1.5 PCF is only available in Black.  It can be more cost effective than virgin material, but does not come with a Certificate of Conformance.  Standard sheet size is 48″ x 108″ and is available in many different thicknesses.

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•  Solution Development

•  Custom Packaging Design

•  Engineering Design Assistance

•  VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) on Site or Electronically

•  JIT (Just-In-Time) Supplier

•  Recycling of Customer’s Foam & Corrugated Products

•  Short Lead Times

•  Drop Testing

•  CAD Design

•  Fulfillment & Distribution

 

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Medium Duty

Laminated Plank (1.7 PCF, 2.2 PCF densities) made from laminated 1/2″ or 1″ sheets.  1.7 PCF and 2.2 PCF polyethylene is available in Black, Anti-static, and Natural (White) Varieties.  Standard sheet size is 48″ x 108″ and is available in many different thicknesses.

Noted below are the MIL specs that each material grade meets.  The foam type is noted after the mil spec

•    MIL spec MIL-A-A-59136 Class 1 Grade A (Natural, Black)

•    MIL spec MIL-A-A-59136 Class 1 Grade B (Anti static)

•    MIL spec MIL-A-A-59136 Class 1 Grade C (Fire Retardant)

•    MIL spec MIL-A-A-59136 Class 1 Grade D (Anti static & Fire Retardant)

Heavy Duty

Extruded Polyethylene Planks (2.2 PCF, 4 PCF, 6 PCF, 9 PCF) extruded foam is made in 1″, 2″ , & 3″ thickness only.  These products are available in Black, Antistatic, and Natural varieties.  These products are commonly used in heavier packaging applications, and OEM Products.  PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY ON BLACK AND ANTI-STATIC EXTRUDED SHEETS

Noted below are the MIL specs that each material grade meets.  The foam type is noted after the mil spec

•    MIL spec MIL-A-A-59136 Class 1 Grade A (Natural, Black)

•    MIL spec MIL-A-A-59136 Class 1 Grade B (Anti-static)

•    MIL spec MIL-A-A-59136 Class 1 Grade C (Fire Retardant)

•    MIL spec MIL-A-A-59136 Class 1 Grade D (Anti-static & Fire Retardant)

MIL spec foam types

•    2.2 PCF = Type I

•    4.0 PCF = Type II

•    6.0 PCF = Type IV

•    9.0 PCF = Type V