Battery Thermal Management System Compressive Pad Close Cell Foam
Acoustic Insulation Expanded Polystyrene Foam
EPP is one kind of closed-cell foam material that requires a very
precise and complex manufacturing process, with highly specialized
custom-made equipment operated by seasoned professionals. The
material can be shaped into many different formats and sizes, and
molds are often used, depending on the desired outcome. The
material is porous, consisting of several polypropylene beads. They
let air pass through the beads, helping with acoustic insulation
and weight reduction as well. Because of its versatility, it is
highly sought-after in various industries, from constructions to
shipping, and more. EPP is an excellent and cost-effective material
for thermal insulation, and its high buoyancy makes it resistant to
water and other chemicals. If this wasn’t enough, EPP foam is also
quite sturdy, and it is completely sustainable since it can be
recycled.
EPP is a popular material in the shipping industry, and it is meant
to protect the contents of boxes and packages. In this application,
it is often found in white. However, other colors are also common,
particularly black, especially when it comes to industrial and
automotive applications.
Features
- Industrial packaging
- Automotive parts
- Logistics and wrapping
- Shipbuilding
- Food preservation
- Waterproofing
- Lightweight constructions
- Furniture and design
- Suitable for a wide range of foam fabrication processes
The main performance parameters are shown in Table
| Physical Properties |
| ITEMS | TEST METHOD | UNITS | TESTED DENSITIES |
| g/l |
| EPP density range, | | | 20 g/l ~ 200 g/l |
| Tensile strength | ISO 1798 DIN 53571 | kPa | (kPa) 270 to 1930 |
| Tensile elongation (%) | ISO 1798 DIN 53571 | % | 21 to 7.5 |
| Compressive strength (kPa) | ISO 844 | kPa | |
| 25% strain | DIN 53421 | | 80 to 700 |
| 50% strain | Test speed | | 150 to 960 |
| 75% strain | 5 mm/min | | 350 to 2300 |
Compression set (%)
25% strain, | ISO 1856 C Stabilizing 24H | % | 22H, 23°C 13.5 to 10.5 |
| Burning rate (mm / min) | FMVSS 302
ISO 3795
sample thickness
12.5 mm | mm/min | 100 to 12 |
EPP is widely utilised by automotive manufacturers because of its
performance benefits for energy management, lightweight, enhanced
functionality, durability and recyclability. Applications include
seating, bumpers, stowage systems, door panels, pillars, floor
levellers, parcel shelves, headrests, tool kits, sun visors and
myriad filler parts.
Reusable industrial packaging, known as dunnage, is frequently made
from EPP due to its durability and its inherent ability to absorb
energy in transit. EPP is used increasingly in furniture, toys such
as model aircraft and other consumer products due to its
versatility as a structural material and its lightweight, as well
as other performance characteristics. appro colour range
EPP is approved for use in conjunction with food products. Its
thermal insulation properties and structural strength make it
appropriate for containers such as food delivery containers and
beverage coolers and the like. EPP does not support microbial
growth and can be made sterile with steam cleaning.
