Technical specifications of EPE (Expanded Polyethylene Foam)
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Water Absorption (g/cm3)
(Foam is submerged underwater for 48 hours)
Operating Temperature
(Without distortion of the foam)
Minimum: -70, Maximum +80 Degrees Celsius
Dimensional Change
(After temperature cycling -30 to +65 degrees Celsius)
Length -0.4%, Width -0.4%
Elongation
(length @ break)
Compression Strength
(Compression Deflection)
(Force required to compress 25% of a 25mm thick cylinder foam piece)
Compression Set
(Percentage recovery of the original thickness after being compressed 50% for 22 hours and then recovered for 24 hours)
Chemical Resistance testing of EPE (Expanded Polyethylene Foam)
Test results - VicLabs Pty Ltd - Life Boat Material
Chemical
Weight Change
Dimension Change
Buoyancy Change
Compliance
10 temperature cycles and Hi Octane Petroleum (7 Days)
-0.34% (Day 1)
-3.65% (Day 7)
100mm under crude oil(14 Days)
100mm under marine fuel oil (grade C)(14 Days)
100mm under diesel oil(14 Days)
100mm under high octane petroleum (14 Days)
100mm under kerosene (14 Days)
Bilge Cleaner 5% (30 Days)
Standard Purchasing Options for EPE (Expanded Polyethylene Foam)
Colours
White, Black (Black is not suitable for outdoor or marine use)
Standard Thicknesses
25mm ,50mm, 100mm
Density
Standard Size
Weight @ 100mm Thick
2400mm (length) x 1200mm (width)
2000mm (length) x 1000mm (width)
Dimensional Drawing
L = Length, W = Width, T = Thickness
