Foam Sheets & Blocks
theplasticshop.co.uk can supply a wide range of foam sheet and foam blocks for a variety of applications. The following are a selection of common & standard grades of foam:
- Neoprene foam
- EPDM foam
- Neoprene/EPDM blend foam
- PVC Nitrile foam
- Polyurethane foam
- Silicone foam
- Jiffy®
- Plastazote® Low Density Polyethylene foams (including grades: LD15, LD24, LD33, LD45, LD60, LD70)
- Plastazote® High Density Polyethylene foams (including grades: HD30, HD60, HD80, HD110, HD130)
- Plastazote® High/Low Density Blend Polyethylene foams (including grades: HL34, HL47, HL79)
- Plastazote®Low Density Polyethylene - Metallocene Resin foams (including MP15, MP24, MP33, MP45)
- Evazote®
- Zotefoams®
Foam is generally available in sheets of approx 2000mm x 1000mm+ (or cut to size*) - and we also offer a fabrication service to laminate, cut, and glue our range of foams to your specific requirements.
In most cases we offer the option of adding a self-adhesive finish to one or both sides of the foam sheet.
Furthermore, theplasticshop.co.uk has the facility to convert many of these materials to foam gaskets & washers to your requirements.
Note: Foam is classified as either closed cell or open cell: - In closed cell foams the plastic is the only continuous phase (this is like having millions of small bubbles of plastic all bonded together) and therefore the gas in the foam is trapped inside the bubbles.
- In open cell foams both the gas and the plastic are continuous phases. In this case when you squeeze the foam you expel all of the gas from the structure, but when you release it (like a sponge) it sucks air back into the structure
Practically this means closed cell foams will not absorb significant amounts of water or other liquids, which is great for buoyancy and for seals and gaskets.
Contrarily, open cell foams will absorb and hold water.
Foam rod and tube is also available, but is limited in availability – please check with the sales office.
For more info, technical data, an immediate quotation - or to discuss your requirements in detail, please contact us
+ sizes provided are a guide only – actual sizes will be confirmed at time of enquiry
* subject to confirmation and availability at time of enquiry |
