What is foam?

Foam is a collective term for materials that are lightweight, shock-absorbing and insulating. The material's structure contains air, which makes foam suitable for both protection as well as sound and thermal insulation.

 

Foam is available in many variants, including PE, PVC and PUR. At Induflex, we primarily work with PE and PVC foam.

Properties and benefits

At Induflex, we offere laser engraving in foam, which provides a completely unique finish. This means you can have your logo or design laser-engraved directly into the material.

 

PE

PE foam has a service temperature of approximately -40°C to +80°C. The material is primarily processed by knife cutting, which results in clean and precise edges, and can be combined with milling to achieve more complex shapes and detailed cut-outs.

 

Among other things, we have cut PE foam for inserts in boxes and cases where effective noice reduction and protection of the contents are required. The foam is particularly well suited for tool cases. Knife cutting and milling can be used for both large and small components and ensure a high and consistent quality.

 

PVC

PVC foam has a service temperature of approximately -20°C to + 60°C. The material is processed using knife cutting and CNC milling.

 

With the help of our CNC machines, a high degree of accuracy and repeatability is achieved. PVC foam is suitable for smaller and technical components and is often used for inserts for technical equipment and special tools, where there are requirements for both fit and stability.

Properties and benefits

At Induflex, we offere laser engraving in foam, which provides a completely unique finish. This means you can have your logo or design laser-engraved directly into the material.

 

PE

PE foam has a service temperature of approximately -40°C to +80°C. The material is primarily processed by knife cutting, which results in clean and precise edges, and can be combined with milling to achieve more complex shapes and detailed cut-outs.

 

Among other things, we have cut PE foam for inserts in boxes and cases where effective noice reduction and protection of the contents are required. The foam is particularly well suited for tool cases. Knife cutting and milling can be used for both large and small components and ensure a high and consistent quality.

 

PVC

PVC foam has a service temperature of approximately -20°C to + 60°C. The material is processed using knife cutting and CNC milling.

 

With the help of our CNC machines, a high degree of accuracy and repeatability is achieved. PVC foam is suitable for smaller and technical components and is often used for inserts for technical equipment and special tools, where there are requirements for both fit and stability.

Is foam food-approved?

Some types of foam are food-approved and can be sourced on request. However, there are also foam types that cannot be food-approved due to the presence of substances that are harmful to health.

 

PE foam is most often food-approved - although this is not standard. Please contact us to learn more about your options.

What is foam used for?

  • Product protection
  • Case inserts
  • Precision parts for electronics and medical devices
  • Insulation materials
  • Sealing strips
  • Gaskets

 

And much more

Contact us for more information

Induflex is always ready to guide you on the use of technical plastics.