Cross-linked Polyethylene Foam (XLPE Foam)

PE foam (polyethylene foam) is a lightweight crosslinked closed-cell foam material made frompolyethylene,featuring excellent cushioning, nsulation and protective properties. It has a uniformand fine structure, issoft to the touch and elastic, does not absorb water easily, and has good chemical tability. It has good shock absorption and impact resistance, sound insulation and heat insulationperformance. It is also resistant to acids and alkalis, corrosion, non-toxic and odorless, and meetsenvironmental protection requirements. The material is easy to process and can be processedinvariousways such as cutting, die-cutting, laminating and backing with adhesive.

Topsun PE Foam Process Flow

2.Benefits of PE foam

●Wide Range of Densities: XLPE foam is available in various density options, allowing manufacturers to select the ideal balance of cushioning, strength, and performance for specific applications.

●Superior Thermal Insulation: Its closed-cell structure provides excellent thermal resistance, making it an effective material for insulation in temperature-sensitive environments.

●Excellent Water Resistance: XLPE foam absorbs very little moisture, helping maintain its performance and structural integrity even in wet or humid conditions.

●Chemical Resistance: The material offers strong resistance to many chemicals, oils, and solvents, making it suitable for demanding industrial and commercial applications.

●Outstanding Cushioning and Flexibility: XLPE foam delivers excellent shock absorption, impact protection, and flexibility, ensuring reliable performance in protective packaging and cushioning applications.

●High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Lightweight yet durable, XLPE foam provides exceptional protection without adding unnecessary weight, making it an ideal material for shipping and transportation solutions.

●Long-Term Durability: Resistant to moisture, UV exposure, and environmental wear, XLPE foam maintains its properties over time, even in challenging conditions.

●Thermal and Acoustic Performance: In addition to thermal insulation, XLPE foam helps reduce noise and vibration, contributing to improved acoustic control.

●Fabrication Versatility: XLPE foam can be easily cut, molded, laminated, and fabricated into complex shapes and sizes, allowing it to meet a wide range of custom design requirements.

3.What is Application of PE foam

Construction: XLPE foam is widely used for pipe insulation, HVAC duct insulation, and building insulation due to its excellent thermal performance. Its sound-dampening properties also make it an effective solution for noise reduction and acoustic insulation.

Automotive: The material is commonly used for gaskets, seals, vibration-dampening components, and cushioning applications because of its durability, chemical resistance, and long service life.

Packaging: Custom-fabricated XLPE foam inserts provide superior protection for delicate, high-value, and sensitive products during transportation. Anti-static grades are particularly well suited for safeguarding electronic components and devices.

Fitness and Recreation: XLPE foam is frequently used in exercise mats, yoga mats, and protective sports padding thanks to its comfort, resilience, and moisture resistance.

Medical: The material is utilized in orthopedic supports, braces, prosthetic components, and various medical devices where lightweight cushioning, durability, and hygiene are essential.

PE FOAM TOOL BOX INSERT

PE FOAM TAPE

PE FOAM ROLLS

4.Specific Uses for PE Foam:

Packaging, surface protection, cold chain, automotive, sports & leisure, void fill, medical, construction, military, blocking & bracing, floor underlayment, recreational, agriculture, archery target.

5.Who are you?

Topsun, the Professional supplier for the Foams, we can provide a variety of foam products, such as EVA foam, PE foam, neoprene foam, EPDM foam and NBR foam.At the same time, we have advanced processing capabilities to convert foam into the products you need.

6.What kinds of foam materials we can supply ?

We can supply :EVA foam, PE foam, XPE foam, IXPE foam, CR foam, EPDM foam, Neoprene foam, SBR foam, NBR foam, Micro-cell soft PVC foam. All of them we can supply in sheet and roll.

7.What's the processing capacity we have ?

1. Cutting - cutting the size as per client’s request

2. Slicing - Slicing the thickness as per client’s request

3. Lamination - hot melt film lamination, flame lamination, and pressure-sensitive adhesive lamination

4. Laser Vibrator - New type cutting machine, can cut the foam drawing without open molds

5. Die cutting - Open molds as per your design then at first, use die cutting machine to produce, it’s quicker than laser vibrator.

6. Compression Molding - Compression molding is a process we utilizes for the manufacturing of three-dimensional molded foam and foam composite parts. It is an ideal process for making parts that have intricate features, require very defined part geometry, have varying wall thicknesses or need to be held to critical dimensional tolerances.

7. Engraving machine - Usually to make tool box insert and packing insert as per client’s requests.

8. Silk-screen printing - Print logos and patterns on the surface of foam products

9. Adhesive backing - Gluing on the surface of the foam with liners. Usually produce foam tapes and other products need to stick on.

8.Where is our facility located ?

Our factory is located in Changzhou city, Jiangsu Province. One hour driving to Shanghai Port.

9.How to get samples ?

Send enquiry to july@topsunfoam.com, with your details of the foams need, we will check reply in 24 hours.We are committed to continuously providing excellent products and services to customers worldwide.