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Polyethylene Foam (PE)

PE has a diverse application base. With its three most common densities, bright and attractive colors, sometimes it is chosen for its cosmetic appeal rather than its cushioning properties. Multiple crosslink densities are also common. PE is also available in conductive ESD safe material.

Low density PE is a semi rigid foam. It is manufactured in 48” x 108” sheets in a wide range of thicknesses. The most common densities and colors used in the packaging industry are 1.2# (mint green), 1.7# (blue) and 2.2# (white). PE foam can be tinted with any desired color as long as some minimum order quantities are met.

PE foam can be hot wire cut into pads and shapes, die cut and band saw cut. It can be laminated by spray adhesive, hot melt or by heat. PE can be hinged. With a wide range of thicknesses available, the flexibility for fabrication and its cosmetic appeal, PE has a diverse application base.

PE is used to cushion heavier products or to register non- fragile products inside a box. Computer CPUs, computer monitors, audio amplifiers for vehicles are typical applications for PE as a cushioning material. Computer accessories like a DVD recorder are an example of a non fragile product that uses PE for registration and minimal cushioning inside a box.

Polyurethane Foam (PU)

PU foam is very diverse and can be used for many different packaging applications. It has excellent cushioning properties and is soft to the touch. Available in conductive ESD safe material.

Polyurethane is an open-cell flexible foam. It has a wide range of densities, the common ones used at AFP range from 1.0# to 1.5#. One important characteristic of urethane is that it has low vibration transmission, making it an ideal cushioning foam. It also has a high memory, or bounce-back, so it holds its shape over time. Charcoal is the most common color of urethane, and a pink color indicates that it is anti-static.

Common fabrication methods for urethane are bandsaw cutting (cuts foam down to size), die-cutting (to form various shaped cavities), and convoluting (some customers refer to this as egg crate foam).

There is a wide range of packaging applications for urethane. It is used for cushioning objects such as electronic equipment and other fragile light weight items. Some clients prefer urethane for its appearance in display cases or high-end packages. It is very common to laminate urethane to other packaging materials such as corrugated, other foam, and velvet overlay for appearance.

Expanded Poly Styrene (EPS)

Also known as EPS, this low cost foam is white in color and is ideal for blocking and bracing objects. EPS can be made in anti-static material.

EPS is a closed-cell rigid foam which does not absorb water. It comes in three densities: 1.0# (most commonly used), 1.5#, and 2.0#.

Hotwire machinery is used to cut EPS into pads, cavities and various shapes. This machinery is manually operated, making the overall production time-consuming yet precise. We also have a CNC controlled Hotwire EPS cutting machine for intricate cuts.

Because of its characteristics, EPS is great for light cushioning, insulation, and for keeping objects in place during shipment. It can also be laminated to corrugated and other types of foam for innovative designs

ESD Materials

 

Case Products

• Pelican
• Storm
• Hardigg
• Parker

We sell many lines of Injection Molded cases. Contact us to find your solution.

Green Earth Friendly Foam

This is a highly, durable comfort material containing plant based renewable, raw materials.  These natural ingredients replace significant amounts of the petroleum-based materials traditionally used in foam-manufacturing. 

Plastic Corrugated

Plastic corrugated packages are used in clean room and returnable solutions. They are available in various calipers and colors. Also available in conductive ESD safe material.

Fiber Corrugated

Corrugated box are the workhorse of the industry providing economical value to disposable packaging. Available in Kraft and White substrates in a variety of calibers, custom sizes and print options. Conductive ESD safe materials are readily available.

Product Ready Assemblies Are Our Specialty

These are customized by each client, and are ready for product drop in and shipment. Let us do all of your assembly work, lean out your operations, and save you time to focus on your primary product…

Additional services we offer include:

• In-House Design Engineering
• Lab Testing
• Proto-typing
• Packaging Analysis (Lean)
• Warehousing
• JIT Deliveries
• Short Lead Times
• Small to Large Order Production
• Ramp-up to High Volume Production
• Personalized Service

Foam Fabrication Corrugated Containers
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Custom & Stock Sizes
Polyethylene (PE) Conductive - ESD Safe Materials
Polyurethane (PU) Die Cuts/Pads/Partitions
Product Ready Assemblies Single Face Rolls
Conductive - ESD Safe Materials
Custom Design & Sizes Shipping Supplies
Crating Services
Returnable Containers & Bins
Custom Sizes Conductive – ESD Safe Materials
Conductive - ESD Safe Materials Pallets & Top Caps