Expanded Polystyrene
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is produced from a mixture of about 90-95% polystyrene and 5-10% gaseous blowing agent, most commonly pentane. The solid plastic is expanded using steam and is injected in to an aluminum tool under high pressure. Whether white or coloured, EPS starts life the size of a grain of salt. Once the raw material has gone through the pre-expansion process the grain swells with air expanding up to 50 times its original size.
Density range
18 - 200 g/l
Trade Names:
Airpop®, Neopor®, Styropor®, RIGIPORE®®,
Key Benefits
100% Recyclable
Fully recyclable. Recycled material grades containing granulated end-of-life parts is available
Strength
Durable with high strength to weight ratio
Thermal Insulation
Outstanding thermal insulation for both hot and cold applications
Resource Efficient
Raw material expands to 50 times its size producing a moulding that is 98% air. Think of a balloon - little material with lots of air
Lightweight
Generates weight saving in components leading to fuel efficiencies across many modes of transport
Colourful
Vibrant colours available for branding, improved aesthetics or colour coding purposes
Our Products
EPS Insulation
Expanded polystyrene is one of the most thermally efficient and cost-effective insulation materials to reduce...
Beam and Block Infill
Beam and block infill and top sheets help improve the thermal performance of the ground...
Temperature Controlled Packaging
EPS and EPP has a low rate of thermal conductivity and is food contact safe...
Vacutainer® Trays
The logistics of shipping pharmaceutical products requires the best possible protection during transit
Add a splash of colour
Not everything is black and white, it’s pink, green, orange and blue too! We manufacture raw EPS foam that can be pre-coloured or pigments can be introduced during the expansion process without any adverse effects on the performance or properties of the moulded product.
Consider injecting EPP and EPS parts with some colour for branding, product identification or to simply improve the final aesthetic and visual appeal.
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