Foamed polyethylene. On the features of the material

Not so long ago in the domestic market of packaging materials, you could notice a new material - foamed polyethylene. It has unique performance characteristics that have allowed it to become a fairly popular packaging material. He was appreciated as professionals in the construction business, and simple lovers.

What he really is?

The polyethylene of this group perfectly copes with its functions as a cushioning and packaging material. Usually, such functions are necessary in situations where the transportation of products is established. Foamed polyethylene provides additional protection for the cargo from dirt, moisture and mechanical damages. Along with it, air bubble film is often used to strengthen protection when it really is necessary.

Features of the material and its variety

To produce a material such as expanded polyethylene, polymerization is carried out for conventional ethylene. As a result of this procedure, the material partially crystallizes. It is thanks to the acquisition of such a structure that the material retains moisture even at 130 degrees, and also resists resistance to environmental influences more successfully.

Types of material by physical properties

Physically cross-linked and chemically cross-linked - in this version, expanded polyethylene is presented in the modern market. If it comes to packaging, then it is more likely to be polyethylene, sewn physically. The thickness range of this variety can vary from five tenths to twenty millimeters. Although the variations in density remain small. So each consumer can become the owner of the optimal packaging, which fulfills the specific requirements of a particular person.

About the characteristic features

There are a number of characteristics that ensure the popularity of such material as foamed polyethylene. The price of the material will directly depend on the quality. So, the characteristics:

• Not an allergen, it is safe from the ecological point of view;
• Durability and durability;
• Insensitivity to temperature changes;
• Low abrasiveness;
• Excellent shock absorption properties;
• Resistance to deformation;
• Small thermal conductivity;
• water resistance;
• Flexibility, elasticity and elasticity.

To such material rodents and insects do no harm. Fungus, mold and chemical effects are also not dangerous. Closed cellular structure is one of the main features of such material as polyethylene foam. The thickness of the material practically does not affect its excellent ability to become a good insulator and the ability not to pass moisture and steam even in large quantities. If, when loading to the surface or anywhere near technical debris falls, it is the foam polyethylene that will take these substances on itself. Therefore, the product itself will not be exposed to mechanical damage.