Battery Thermal Management System Compressive Pad Close Cell Foam
Insulation Expanded Polystyrene Foam
Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) is a highly versatile closed-cell bead
foam that provides a unique range of properties, including
outstanding energy absorption, multiple impact resistance, thermal
insulation, buoyancy, water and chemical resistance, exceptionally
high strength-to-weight ratio and 100% recyclability. EPP can be
made in a wide range of densities, from 15 to 200 grams per litre,
which are transformed by moulding into 18 to 260 grams per litre.
The steam chest moulding process fuses individual beads into the
final product form, resulting in a strong and lightweight shape.
EPP is a fantastic material used for purposes which require
elasticity in repetitive static and dynamic loads. It's a properly
foamed polypropylene in the form of closed grains filled with air,
which create closed cellar structures. It is the structure that
polypropylene foam owes its properties.
Low weight, high energy absorption, well chemical resistance and great susceptibility to
thermoforming, to name a few. Furthermore, it has shape memory -
that is the ability to return to the previous shape after being
exposed to a load.
Features
- Light-weight, waterproof, Antiflaming and self-extinguishing, etc
- Sound insulation, heat insulation, noise absorption, heat
preservation and anti-corrosion
- Tough, rigid with a high impact strength, not easy to age and can
keep its colour for long time
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Environmental-friendly green healthy materials
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
levelers, 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.