With the high flexibility that makes it a great product for numerous applications, polyethylene foam (PE foam) is one of the most useful materials in the market. It is a closed-cell foam made up of millions of tiny bubbles, making it resistant to water. This product also provides resistance to solvents and inhibits the growth of bacteria, mould, and mildew. PE foam is also a very resilient material that can return to its form even after compression while providing enough cushion and security where necessary. All of these properties, plus the options for customization, make it applicable for a multitude of projects.
The anti-static property of PE foam helps in the handling, packaging, and transportation of fragile electronics by eliminating the electrostatic charges that can damage parts. While fire retardancy makes polyethylene foam resistant to heat and high temperatures. Higher grades even have the potential to self-extinguish when ignited compared to untreated materials, making them an ideal choice in insulation and construction. Some foams contain both of these characteristics for a highly specialized job such as in the case of sensitive machinery.
Owing to its excellent insulation property, polyethylene foam is also commonly used as a protective packaging material across the world for cap liners, tableware, food trays, fruit trays, and many others. Moreover, the market for this packaging solution segment accounted for the biggest share since 2015 in terms of value and volume. In addition, polyethylene foam is very lightweight which helps reduce the total mass of products it protects, thus minimizing their overall transportation costs. It is projected that in 2021, the market for PE foam will grow considerably. This growth is attributed primarily to the growing demand for PE foam products from different industries.
Among the different types of PE foam, the non-XLPE is seen to grow the highest. This is because of the cost-effectiveness of using this foam material like cartons, reducing shipment expenses. Non-XLPE is also resistant to moisture and most industrial chemicals. Alcot Plastics offers polyethylene products crafted with highly stable and excellent physical and chemical formulations. Whether it will be for your personal or industrial use in either small-scale or large-scale production, our high-quality polyethylene foam products perform up to any industry standards they will be measured against.
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