IXPE Foam Roll

IXPE Foam Roll for Packaging, Insulation, Automotive and Cushioning Applications

Topsun IXPE foam roll, also known as irradiation cross-linked polyethylene foam, is a lightweight closed-cell foam material with smooth surface, uniform cell structure, low water absorption, cushioning performance, sound insulation and thermal insulation. It is widely used in automotive interiors, sports and leisure products, packaging, construction materials, electronics, toys, medical products and industrial protection applications.

IXPE foam can be supplied in rolls, sheets, strips, tapes, laminated foam, die-cut parts and custom molded foam components. Topsun can customize color, thickness, density, expansion ratio, width, length, adhesive backing, lamination, printing, punching, slitting, cutting and carving according to customer requirements.

IXPE Foam Roll Features

• Independent closed-cell structure with low water absorption and good moisture resistance.

• Lightweight, flexible and suitable for cushioning, shock absorption and packaging protection.

• Good thermal insulation performance for construction, HVAC, refrigerator, air-conditioning and insulation applications.

• Sound absorption and vibration reduction performance for automotive, e-bike and equipment applications.

• Smooth surface, even density, good heat resistance, good ductility and stable processing performance.

• Non-toxic, odorless, chemical resistant, oil resistant and easy to process into different shapes.

• Available in black, white and custom colors, with lamination, adhesive backing, printing, die cutting, punching and slitting options.

IXPE Irradiation Cross-Linked Polyethylene Foam Specification

IXPE Foam Roll Video

What Is IXPE Foam Sheet and Roll?

IXPE, or irradiation cross-linked polyethylene foam, is a soft foam material with a smooth surface, excellent consistency, independent closed-cell structure, low water absorption, light weight, shock absorption, sound insulation, thermal insulation and cushioning performance. Compared with many similar foam materials, IXPE provides superior physical and chemical properties for demanding industrial applications.

IXPE foam roll is widely used in automotive interiors, sports and leisure products, packaging and cushioning, construction materials, electronic materials, toys, medical products and other fields. It can also be laminated with aluminum foil, fabric, film, adhesive, leather or other materials for special composite foam products.

Main Characteristics of IXPE Foam

Thermal insulation: The independent closed-cell structure can effectively reduce energy exchange caused by air convection, making IXPE suitable for refrigerators, air-conditioning, HVAC and thermal insulation materials.

Impact resistance: IXPE is a semi-rigid foam material that can recover after compression. It is suitable for precise instruments, semiconductors, electronics and protective packaging applications.

Sound absorption: The closed-cell structure can help reduce noise, making IXPE suitable for automotive, e-bike and equipment sound-damping applications.

Excellent processing ability: IXPE has good heat resistance, ductility and even density. Vacuum forming and hot forming are available for automotive air conditioner parts, roof interiors and molded components.

Safe and easy to process: IXPE is non-toxic, odorless, chemical resistant, oil resistant, acid resistant and easy to cut, laminate and shape for custom applications.

Advantages of IXPE Foam Roll

IXPE foam provides good waterproof performance, moisture resistance, insulation, buffering, resilience, heat preservation, thermal insulation, weather resistance, ageing resistance, corrosion resistance, light weight and easy processing. These advantages make IXPE foam roll suitable for both industrial mass production and customized foam converting projects.

Processing Methods of IXPE Foam

Hot press molding: Place the baked material in a mold of a certain shape, hot press and cool to form the final shape.

Blister molding: Heat the mold, put the sheet or coil material into the mold, evacuate the air and cool to shape.

Thermal bonding: Heat and compound different materials with IXPE foam for composite foam products.

Punching: Punch the foam material into customer-required shapes through hydraulic punching machines, CNC engraving machines or other equipment.

Lamination: Use PE as the medium to compound different materials with IXPE foam.

Embossing: Press patterns onto IXPE foam through rollers for anti-slip, decorative or functional surface effects.

Applications of IXPE Foam Roll

IXPE foam roll is used in automotive interiors, automotive roof liners, air conditioner parts, floor underlayment, packaging inserts, electronic component protection, medical products, sports pads, leisure products, toy materials, thermal insulation, sound insulation and construction materials.

Because IXPE foam is lightweight, soft, resilient and easy to laminate, it is also suitable for composite materials, adhesive foam tapes, protective liners, cushioning rolls, molded foam parts and custom die-cut foam components.

Topsun Foam Processing Capability

Topsun is a professional foam supplier with advanced processing capabilities to convert foam materials into finished or semi-finished products. We can process EVA foam, PE foam, XPE foam, IXPE foam, CR foam, EPDM foam, neoprene foam, SBR foam, NBR foam and micro-cell soft PVC foam.

1. Cutting: cut foam sheets, rolls, strips or parts according to customer size requirements.

2. Slicing: slice foam thickness according to the required specification.

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

4. Laser cutting: cut foam drawings without opening molds for some customized foam shapes.

5. Die cutting: open molds according to customer design and produce foam pads, seals and inserts efficiently.

6. Compression molding: manufacture three-dimensional molded foam and foam composite parts with defined geometry and dimensional requirements.

7. Engraving: produce tool box inserts and packaging inserts according to customer requirements.

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

9. Adhesive backing: apply adhesive and release liner to produce foam tapes and self-adhesive foam parts.

About Topsun Foam

Topsun is a professional supplier of foam materials and custom foam products. We provide EVA foam, PE foam, XPE foam, IXPE foam, CR foam, EPDM foam, neoprene foam, SBR foam, NBR foam and micro-cell soft PVC foam. These materials can be supplied in sheet, roll, strip, tape and customized converted foam parts.

Our factory is located in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, about one hour by road to Shanghai Port. Topsun provides foam material selection, custom processing, sample support and OEM foam converting services for customers worldwide.

IXPE Foam Roll FAQ

What is IXPE foam roll?

IXPE foam roll is irradiation cross-linked polyethylene foam supplied in roll form. It has a closed-cell structure, smooth surface, low water absorption, lightweight cushioning performance, sound insulation and thermal insulation properties.

What is IXPE foam used for?

IXPE foam is used for automotive interiors, packaging, cushioning, construction insulation, electronic materials, sports products, medical products, toys, adhesive foam tapes, laminated foam products and custom die-cut parts.

What is the difference between IXPE foam and XPE foam?

IXPE foam is irradiation cross-linked polyethylene foam, while XPE foam usually refers to chemically cross-linked polyethylene foam. IXPE often has a finer and more uniform cell structure, smoother surface and stable performance for precision applications.

Can Topsun customize IXPE foam roll thickness and density?

Yes. Topsun can customize IXPE foam roll by thickness, density, expansion ratio, width, length, color, hardness and surface treatment according to customer requirements.

Can IXPE foam be laminated or adhesive backed?

Yes. IXPE foam can be laminated with film, fabric, aluminum foil, leather, adhesive and other materials. Topsun can also provide adhesive-backed IXPE foam rolls, strips, tapes and die-cut parts.

Can Topsun make custom die-cut IXPE foam parts?

Yes. Topsun can process IXPE foam by cutting, slitting, punching, die cutting, laser cutting, lamination, embossing and adhesive backing. Customers can send drawings, samples or size requirements for custom IXPE foam parts.

How do I choose the right IXPE foam roll?

To choose the right IXPE foam roll, confirm thickness, density, expansion ratio, hardness, roll width, application, insulation requirement, cushioning requirement, lamination requirement and processing method. These details help determine the suitable IXPE foam grade.

How can I get samples of IXPE foam roll?

Send your inquiry to july@topsunfoam.com with your required thickness, density, color, roll size, adhesive or lamination requirement, application and estimated quantity. Topsun will check your requirements and reply within 24 hours.